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Old Dec 24, 2021 | 08:36 AM
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With this brake I can't see how this will work. bolting the brackets to my fender struts they will be against my caliper. I dont want to have to go to a banana, but I want the bags. I need advice. Thanks
 
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Old Dec 24, 2021 | 09:04 AM
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Those are the wrong saddlebag mounts for that year. The proper ones will miss the brake.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2021 | 09:08 AM
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Can't guarantee that the proper mounts will help with the caliper you are using but I remember guys "relocating" the caliper to the "6 O'Clock position on certain applications

What year bags are you trying to mount ??
 
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Old Dec 24, 2021 | 09:39 AM
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That is the factory caliper for that year. Here is the right side mount for your bike:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/23219503775...sAAOSwxYxUuTCJ

Couldn't find a left side, but they look similar.

 
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Old Dec 24, 2021 | 09:41 AM
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That figures. Do I have the rite bags?



S&S big bore, 82 motors were junk, worked on a lot of them. Like the chain better, lets me change my sprocket size, and I don't have to pull my swingarm to change it.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2021 | 09:49 AM
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Yes you have the right bags for that scooter ...The mounts would look more like this ... There is also a curved bracket that attaches to each bag mount at the bottom rear ... It goes from side to side around the back of the rear tire

 
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Old Dec 24, 2021 | 10:06 AM
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Ok, Thanks guys. This helps, I couldn't figure it out. I'll have to hold off on that for now.
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry
Yes you have the right bags for that scooter ...The mounts would look more like this ... There is also a curved bracket that attaches to each bag mount at the bottom rear ... It goes from side to side around the back of the rear tire

Bags were the same for many years. Larry, those brackets are the same as the ones that don't fit already. The ones he wants are part numbers 90875-77A and 90877-77B (right and left).

Found a set on fleabay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25470628333...ZRfqeE&vxp=mtr


 
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Originally Posted by Professor Fate
Bags were the same for many years. Larry, those brackets are the same as the ones that don't fit already. The ones he wants are part numbers 90875-77A and 90877-77B (right and left).

Found a set on fleabay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25470628333...ZRfqeE&vxp=mtr
... Yes ... I have the same bags you referenced on my 79 FXEF ... I didn't catch the square vs rounded corners at the rear :<(
 
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Old Dec 24, 2021 | 11:42 AM
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Rite, Those are what I have. Opening presents now, look forward to talking later. Merry Christmas!
 
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