Subject: RE: DB saddlebag questions
Author: Charlie Mullendore
Date: Oct 4, 2003, 6:28 PM
Post ID: 1714754912
Hi Alan,
I had everything figured correctly then but the grab handle attachment.
I'll have to fabricate that and the lower u-shaped brackets. There was
gentleman that contacted me about some BMW bits I had for sale that had
a chrome rear mount/fender protector. Maybe I should check back with him
and see if he still has it! These DBs are off of an Eldo judging from
the stuff that was still inside. I may replace the lights with LED units
but I'll cross that bridge when I get there.
Funny you should ask about the reflectors....
I needed a pair for my '71 Ambo - the amber lens is all cracked and
falling apart. As luck would have it, the same shop I bought the bags
from was loading up to go to the British & European bike show in
Leesburg, VA tomorrow. In one of the bin boxes were three NOS amber
Lucas reflectors still attached to brackets for some Brit bike. As soon
as I have a chance to look through all my stuff, I'll decide if there
are any to spare. Remind me in a week or so if I don't get back to you
by then.
Alan R. Dunphy wrote:
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
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