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23 Apr 2009 06:02 - 23 Apr 2009 06:53 #284342
by Strizzzo
78 Kz1075A2
Portland, ME
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Anyone have any bright ideas for hard bag mounting?
I've got my '78 Kz1000A broken down in preparation for a looming long-haul this summer. I've got most of it figured out...not cracking the cases, as they were rebuilt a year back and are runnin' right, but all new bearings, rubber, updated electrics, suspension etc.
Managed to lay hands on an old Hugon fairing, which should make the ride groovier, but haven't devised a luggage solution yet. I'm thinking of customizing pelican cases, a-la caribou case cariboucases.com/ , but not sure about the rack mounts.
Does anyone know of any old pannier racks that fit KZs? I can roll my own, but would rather start from a 'known good' if possible, and then customize.
Thanks for any guidance.
I've got my '78 Kz1000A broken down in preparation for a looming long-haul this summer. I've got most of it figured out...not cracking the cases, as they were rebuilt a year back and are runnin' right, but all new bearings, rubber, updated electrics, suspension etc.
Managed to lay hands on an old Hugon fairing, which should make the ride groovier, but haven't devised a luggage solution yet. I'm thinking of customizing pelican cases, a-la caribou case cariboucases.com/ , but not sure about the rack mounts.
Does anyone know of any old pannier racks that fit KZs? I can roll my own, but would rather start from a 'known good' if possible, and then customize.
Thanks for any guidance.
78 Kz1075A2
Portland, ME
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23 Apr 2009 07:33 - 23 Apr 2009 07:42 #284365
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Just a couple of suggestions... probably not much help...
KZ1000 Police saddlebag mounts
Shoei saddlebags - these usually have universal adjustable brackets. Sometimes the mounts are sold separately.
Bates saddlebag mounts
I would guess that you're looking for something more like these:
Saddlebag Mount Brackets
VETTER SADDLE BAG FLOATING BAG MOUNTS
KZ1000 Police saddlebag mounts
Shoei saddlebags - these usually have universal adjustable brackets. Sometimes the mounts are sold separately.
Bates saddlebag mounts
I would guess that you're looking for something more like these:
Saddlebag Mount Brackets
VETTER SADDLE BAG FLOATING BAG MOUNTS
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23 Apr 2009 07:55 #284369
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Matt Milwaukee, WI
75' KZ400, (5) 78' KZ400, 76' KZ 750, 78' KZ650
78'CB750F, 78' CB550K
89' BMW R100RT
05' H-D Electra Glide
06' KLR650
Do it right or don't bother doing it at all.
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Matt Milwaukee, WI
75' KZ400, (5) 78' KZ400, 76' KZ 750, 78' KZ650
78'CB750F, 78' CB550K
89' BMW R100RT
05' H-D Electra Glide
06' KLR650
Do it right or don't bother doing it at all.
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23 Apr 2009 09:23 #284384
by Strizzzo
78 Kz1075A2
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Sweet-jesus that's a sound looking rig! Unless I find something that works as an existing starting point rack - I'm following your lead.
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23 Apr 2009 18:11 #284550
by Vter Bob
Georgia, Vermont
1981 KZ550 LTD
1982 KZ1000 LTD
1999 ZG1000 Concours
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Another option is always ebay. You can find a few nice looking universal mount hard saddlebags on there. Or you can sometimes find some used Vetter bags in decent shape. The mounting frames for Vetter saddlebags are very easily modified to fit most any bike. An example:
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Georgia, Vermont
1981 KZ550 LTD
1982 KZ1000 LTD
1999 ZG1000 Concours
Greetings from the Peoples Republic of Vermont, home of Ethan Allen, 2 American Presidents, a socialist US Senator and.....Homer & Bart Simpson
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