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Posted by 49Reo
 - March 20, 2012, 22:33:17 PM

Yes, that is the mounts that came with the bags. These are the early Osprey bags, you have to undo each buckle rather than the hidden catches behind the straps. As to the rail, it is very solid; with the Osprey bags I have never had an issue. There is no movement at all to the bags. IF anyone out there in Drifterland has had or heard of any issues with this  type of saddlebag mount on the Drifter, I would like to hear from them on it.

Keep watch for more pics and updates; I have finished the signal light relocation brackets, and about half done on the exhaust tips (extensions) to get the exhaust out from under  the bags.

Regards and such,
49Reo

Posted by jagered
 - March 20, 2012, 21:36:00 PM

that's the original bracket... and it was mounted like that?  sweet... nice clean look especially when you go down the road and your bags aren't bouncing up and down with you going over bumps!!  ;)

... how sturdy is that rail??  makes sense to fab a bracket like that for some leather bags, but I bet hard bags would need the other bracket that goes up on seat...
nice...

Posted by 49Reo
 - March 20, 2012, 14:28:58 PM

Thanks, Ironraven, I will be posting pics of the entire job, including signal light relocation brackets, exhaust pipe extensions, and I may build a luggage rack to go with everything. I will probably do a write-up in the mods/tips section if there is enough interest.

Regards and such,
49Reo

Posted by Ironraven
 - March 20, 2012, 13:39:57 PM

Wow, very clean bracket idea!  Good work man, I'd like to see some wider shots once you have it all finished.

Posted by 49Reo
 - March 17, 2012, 22:26:51 PM

Thanks; wasn't a big deal to mount the bags themselves, but it has led to some other issues; I had to relocate the signal lights, have the brackets built, just need to paint them and install. Will post some pics and drawings with critical measurements as soon as I paint them.

Regards and such,
49Reo

Posted by badboy194
 - March 17, 2012, 22:06:38 PM

Those bags look great!.  They really give a vintage look to the bike.

Posted by 49Reo
 - March 16, 2012, 01:50:24 AM

Here are some pics of the saddlebag upgrade.

Pic 1 shows the size difference between the Osprey bags and the Harley bags I am using.
Second pic shows original bracket that was on the bike with the Osprey bags when I purchased it.

I had to remove the taillight and signal lights as the pics show. Tomorrow I begin the signal light relocate...

Regards and such,
49Reo

Posted by 49Reo
 - March 15, 2012, 15:45:14 PM

Well, (finally) got started on this project; right bag mounted, left bag will be mounted today; I'll post pics tonight. Then comes the new signal light mounts. Incidentally, this mod is going to require extending the pipes by about 3" to get them out from under the bags; oh well, get to make those too!

Regards and such;
49Reo

Posted by chief
 - February 22, 2012, 14:07:38 PM

We'll look forward to the results!

Posted by 49Reo
 - February 22, 2012, 12:20:15 PM

I am in the process of mounting a set of (old) leather saddlebags from a 1981 Harley Electra Glide; this was the first non-AM F Harley off the assembly line. They were a limited edition (784 built). The bags are in rough condition but will clean up; it looks like the biggest issue will be relocating the signal lights about 2-2/12" back from stock. I will post pics of the mods and completed project for those interested.

Regards and such,
49Reo

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