Subject: Re: DB saddlebag questions
Author: Alan R. Dunphy
Date: Oct 4, 2003, 4:53 PM
Post ID: 1714754516
Charlie,
I have used the DB bags before and I can attest that they are not as
"homely" once installed and they do not look as large either. Each of the
original brackets had a bolt welded to the saddle bag end. The longest of
these is flat and goes on the lower front and bolts to foot peg mount. The
two that are angled in the center go on the top of the bag. one to the shock
bolt and one to grab handle bolt, not sure which is which but it will only
work one way. The "U" shaped bracket hooks to the fender and to the lower
rear hole in the bag and looks to be made 1/4 " bar stock and nickel plated.
On my '73 the holes were already in the fender but they are not present on
my '74. Even though these bags are huge they fit really close to the bike if
mounted correctly. There are two versions of the bag also, the early loop
bags tend to be very stout and heavier than the later bags which are
slightly different to clear the brake caliper on the Tonti framed bikes and
lighter built. The later bags will fit on a loop but I believe you will need
the loop brackets.
DBs look really nice with the rounded Wixom trunk (#306 I believe).
I have some Digital pictures of the bags with the brackets not installed
and of the bags on my old bike and on my brothers bike if that would help.
Plus I have a few spare lenses and or light assemblies that I could be
persuaded to part with if needed. I do, however, believe that the lenses are
available at most any parts store or truck stop and maybe the whole light
assembly as well. I did not use the lights that came with the bags but
instead used a set of truck lights mounted flush. It really improved the
look of the bags a lot. Have any Ambo reflectors you don't need?
Alan
'74 Eldorado LAPD
MGNOC 4352
Alan R. Dunphy
adun-@midmaine.com
Pittsfield, ME 04967-1426
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charlie Mullendore" <li-@loopframe.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2003 7:01 PM
Subject: DB saddlebag questions
| Hi All, I bought a set of DB 'bags (and a Wixom trunk) today for cheap and wondered how the DBs mount up. There are two brackets on the forward part of the bag - one up top that mounts to the upper shock stud and a lower one that bolts to passenger peg/muffler hanger tab of the frame. I remember seeing (But don't have) a u-shaped bracket that ties the lower rear of the bags together - does this also attach to the fender somehow? There's holes on the upper rear of the 'bags that are in alignment with the rear grab rail mounting tabs - are there bolts and spacers that go here or something/nothing else? Are the "Grote" marker lights used on these originally (?) still available? I'm missing one lens on each 'bag. I'm trying to decide if I should use the DBs on "Freebie" or not. They are quite large and rather homely looking compared to Wixoms. But the DBs along with the trunk would give me lots of storage capacity for the planned trip to the 2004 National in SD. Thanks, Charlie. |