Ingenious for those who don't like passengers I suppose, I wonder how sturdy it is bolted to a plastic seat pan.
He/She probably fitted it there so that it can be removed (with cowl) for a pillion. You gotta think outside the box. Me 1983. And yes they are modified push bike saddle bags, practical Yes, Classy it ain't.
Think outside the box...ie...get the passenger to wear a rucksack Probably would have made some modifications to the seat for luggage years ago on smaller bikes, but don't think I like the 'reversed into a post' look Give me a lunch box and some bungees in a pinch anyday