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Message started by apache snow on 04/07/13 at 13:10:17

Title: Tail light relocate & saddle bags
Post by apache snow on 04/07/13 at 13:10:17

I know this has probably been covered but this is my version. I kinda wish the saddle bags were a bit larger.

Cut a piece of aluminum tubing 7/8 OD, 5/8 ID. 5/8 is about the right size for the turn signal mounts. Drilled holes and cut slots.

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt292/dlstewart01/003-3_zps3fcef523.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt292/dlstewart01/004-2_zps87b09901.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt292/dlstewart01/005-5_zps8bc01652.jpg

This mounts behind the license plate bracket using the two holes that is already there.

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt292/dlstewart01/003-3_zps18b01f04.jpg

Made saddle bag brackets from 1 & 1/2 x 1/4 aluminum and 1 x 5/16 aluminum.

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt292/dlstewart01/008-2_zps17beafd4.jpg

Drilled and tapped the holes and mounted the saddle bags to the brackets. Mounted the brackets to the bike using 5/8 aluminum spacers in front and 1 & 1/4 aluminum bushing drilled and tapped in the rear.

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt292/dlstewart01/005-5_zps3d064b29.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt292/dlstewart01/004-2_zpsbba86f0f.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt292/dlstewart01/006-3_zpsf21691dd.jpg

Title: Re: Tail light relocate & saddle bags
Post by arteacher on 04/07/13 at 13:20:33

Nice neat job.

Title: Re: Tail light relocate & saddle bags
Post by verslagen1 on 04/07/13 at 13:59:56

Good update.

BTW... that sandwich bag luggage rack won't hold up to much weight for very long. If you don't have a passenger, turn the bag around and put it on the seat.

Title: Re: Tail light relocate & saddle bags
Post by ToesNose on 04/07/13 at 18:58:15

Nice clean job Apache, looking good ;)

Title: Re: Tail light relocate & saddle bags
Post by apache snow on 04/08/13 at 05:50:36

Thanks guys, I try. :)

Title: Re: Tail light relocate & saddle bags
Post by B.J. or Jo on 04/08/13 at 17:07:19

5849585A515C4A57564E390 wrote:

Thanks guys, I try. :)

Well your relocation and saddle bag supports are WAYYYYYYY better than my clumsy homemade and store bought set up, looks sweet! 8-)

Title: Re: Tail light relocate & saddle bags
Post by Pine on 04/08/13 at 18:41:50

That is really very nice. I'm impressed!

Title: Re: Tail light relocate & saddle bags
Post by TobyJug on 04/08/13 at 19:11:07

Any info on the saddlebags - make, size?

Thanks

Title: Re: Tail light relocate & saddle bags
Post by apache snow on 04/08/13 at 19:32:42

Tourmaster cruiser 11, medium.

http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/product.php?productid=121