Mon, 12/25/2017 - 13:13
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Looking to add Panniers to my 72 R75/5 bike. Any suggestions as to what type of bag or make to consider? What has your experience been with them? Pictures of your bike with bags would be very helpful. Thanks.
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Thu, 12/28/2017 - 06:04
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Panniers
I have a set of wixom panniers I bought a couple of years ago, and was going to put them on my r60/5. They are the best looking, but I found out after I bought them that you cannot open the seat with the mounting frame for the pannier on the motorcycle. The seat can be modified to lift off, or a mounting kit was available at one time for the pannier frame to pivot on the motorcycle, so the seat could open. When I restored the r60 I wanted it 100% original, so I left them off. I live down the road from you in Grandville, so if you want to see the wixom set, and how they work let me know.
Doug
Sun, 12/31/2017 - 15:02
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Doug, I would like to see
Doug, I would like to see them and understand how they function. Trying to figure out how to connect.
Tue, 01/02/2018 - 11:03
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Are there any stability
Are there any stability issues created or magnified by adding saddlebags to short-wheelbase /5 bikes? I don't know, but there are, undoubtedly, some number of experienced /5 pannier users who do.
Thu, 01/04/2018 - 08:27
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Krauser bags
Years ago I was heading out for a 7-day ride and opted for the Krauser Bags for my SWB /5 (if you look on the 5united page listed in an earlier post they're the ones on the bottom, or even google it and you'll get tons of info about them) and my only "complaint" is they don't look "cool". If I want to impress, I leave them off. In the picture attached I'm on a day trip with only the left-side bag; the right side of the bike looks "correct".
I have a friend with Wixom bags and they don't hold nearly enough gear, but it depends on what you intend to use them for.
These are very roomy, though won't fit a full size helmet. They come on and off easy; mounts were simple to attach and haven't budged in 15,000 miles.
As for handling I don't even give it a thought - I usually leave them on in case we find some good beer to bring home, or people want to peel off layers, etc. In fact, I often ride with only one bag, which you'd think might really affect handling, but there is absolutely zero effect on anything.
The second negative (first being aesthetic) is you can't open the seat when the right bag is attached. It's not a big deal. It takes a few seconds to remove the bag from the mount, and the same to put it back on. And like I mentioned, you don't really need both bags all the time.
Would I get them again? Yes. It's really really nice to have room to take EVERYTHING you might need (in an emergency).
Thu, 01/04/2018 - 12:22
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Krauser bags
When riding solo above 100mph Krauser bags can cause a wobble. With a passenger it doesn't happen, probably because the space between the rider's legs and the bags is filled.
If you go this route, beware that the Krauser bags latches (to the bike) can seem latched and come loose on the road. In 200K miles it never happened to me, but it did happen to my brother and others. Always tug on the bag after you hear the 'click'.
Mike
Wed, 04/18/2018 - 18:17
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Krauser bags have a known
Krauser bags have a known latch issue and the detant wears. Replacements are available, a buddy just replaced his to avoid the grief of losing a bag off the bike.
A
Sat, 12/22/2018 - 14:44
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Trying to Mount Enduro Bags on a LWB R75/6??
Guys I'm trying to mount newly purchased but old Enduro Bags on my 1974 LWB R75/6. They came off a /5, and the test Fit of the Bags looks good to me, just Not the mounts. They have three catches 1 in front, 2 at the back with two Brackets 1 in front 1 in back. I bought the old / original Muffler Loop Mounts in ratty condition. The front catch is correct(operable) with a Shock bolt mounted bracket. See pictures.
My problem is the LWB has NO nearby bolt locations for the rear vertical Bar on top of the loop & that attaches to the rear Bag catches / bracket, AND.. there are no nearby lower Bolt location for a new supporting bottom bracket. . Rear Carrier Rack Frame Bolts are 6" in front of the location needed for the rear bag bar bracket. Besides the Loops are really ugly.. I have 1.5"w x 1/4" thk. flat bar stock that I could fashion into a long mount to the bottom of the rear shock (?) but might be ugly too, sitting inside the muffler. Easiest I could think of, is to make a 1" by 6 " bar to attach the Rack mount point to the existing vertical bracket. Or use a Milford Pipe Hanger to attach to the Rack or the frame rail??
>>Need Suggestions on how to mount and stabilize these Enduro Bags on my LWB R75/ 6 ..
Sat, 12/22/2018 - 14:20
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The pictures are a bit small
The pictures are a bit small so hard to really tell. I'm guessing the Enduro stuff is meant for a /2 or SWB /5. Seems like you're going to have to do some extra work to get them to fit the LWB /6.
Sat, 12/22/2018 - 14:47
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Enduro Bags refit..
Thx for the Reply Kurt.. I tried to load larger pictures but they wouldn't work so I exported small ones then "Medium" from my Mac. i'll redo.
The Enduro Bag fit to the Frame is really good: fits around the shock, just above the muffler and the bag to bracket catches are on the same plane as the rear Rack and shock bolts. Love the look these, or I would have bought Wixoms or Krauser.
I'm looking for a better solution than the loops, more like the R69, and earlier, SS brackets that Old-timers sell. They say:" customer will must himself adjust holders/hardware, you must our holders/hardware cut and fixed to your bike is stainless and is easily modified."
I like the design of their mounts but they aren't close to fitting on a R75/6. I could find a local SS Fabricator, but what's the best design?
Sat, 12/22/2018 - 15:05
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Seems like there have a
Seems like there have a number of Enduro discussions on the forum, one primarily offered up by Oldtimers. Probably best to research that here and see what might work for you
Sun, 12/30/2018 - 05:12
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Saddle bags Universal holders / Bracket
hi,
you can use some Inox or metal plate , cut holes for baggs pin and bracket holes
make some round bracket for shock absorber
make some distance spacers
here we attach some pictures, how fixed - one of the great guy to her new Indian motorcycle
this is idea for universal holders
also you can fix this plate to original chromed bags holders ..BMW R51 ,R67 .. R45 ,R65 ,R75 ...
regards,Mec
Sun, 01/20/2019 - 11:52
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wrt: Saddle bags Universal holders
Mec = That is a Nice design! I like it and it is pretty simple to make. Thanks for forwarding the pictures. [She did a really great job in adding edge tubing too.] Attaching to the "right" points on the sub-frames is key.
regards from,
Gman1954
Thu, 01/31/2019 - 19:11
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Bags
I, personally have used and like Craven bags. Their rack and mounts are nice and strong, the rack is large enough to strap things on or fit a top box.
Some pages with pictures:
5united.org/history/bags/
w6rec.com/history-of-saddle-bags/
I have Wixom's on my /7 and like them. They're a strange internal shape which makes it a challenge to pack. But I think the look matches the bike...not some of the squarer shapes of BMW bags.
Kurt in S.A.
'78 R100/7 '69 R69S '52 R25/2