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Krauser "Star" bags

Started by Goetz, December 06, 2012, 07:34:10 PM

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Goetz

December 06, 2012, 07:34:10 PM
I am the new owner of a used set of these "Star" bags, most commonly found on airhead bmw's from the 80's i think. These have yamaha emblems which look legit. Anyways, the dude i bought them from forgot to put the key, which was visible in the ebay pics, in the shipping box. They are locked.  :dash2: anyone know where to get a spare?
this guy has an interesting solution, and while they are slightly different bags, the geometry is similar enough that it should work

Goetz

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December 06, 2012, 07:43:36 PM
http://www.vintagebmw.org/v7/node/6637
oops
and this is what the mounting system looks like on a diff. bike.

I have those goofy hooped strap mounts on the bottom, might just drill some bar stock. Saturday will be fun in the garage :mail1: :good2:

Goetz

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December 06, 2012, 09:06:14 PM
Christmas came early this year



ribbert

#3
December 07, 2012, 12:23:41 AM
Just be careful how you mount those panniers.

"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

Goetz

#4
December 07, 2012, 07:59:34 AM
I will keep that in mind! Going to the hardware store today to get new latches.

Goetz

#5
December 07, 2012, 10:54:46 AM
I was able to find everything for the draw latch mod at Lowes for 30 bucks including the locks. Heres to no more backpack!

Goetz

#6
December 08, 2012, 12:07:11 PM

Got em on, seems pretty solid. Now for the next thing...

Goetz

#7
December 08, 2012, 12:08:34 PM
there is 2" clearance between the top of the exhaust and the bottom of the bag. Maybe 1.5

craigo

#8
December 08, 2012, 01:15:25 PM
Roadtrip!!!!!  :good2: :yahoo: :biggrin: :dance2:
CraigO
90FJ1200

Goetz

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December 08, 2012, 03:52:21 PM
 :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2: :good2:

Tiger

#10
December 08, 2012, 06:29:44 PM
Quote from: Goetz on December 08, 2012, 12:07:11 PM

Got em on, seems pretty solid. Now for the next thing...

:hi: Nice set up... :good2: Could you put some pictures up, without the bags, to show how and where you mounted the brackets please... :drinks:

John.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in an attractive & well preserved body...but rather to slide in sideways, body completely worn out and and with your last dying breath screaming, "HOOOYA LIFE, lets try that again"!!!

Goetz

#11
December 08, 2012, 07:41:04 PM
yes...there are a bunch in my gallery

Goetz

#12
December 08, 2012, 07:43:38 PM

I moved the turn signal mounts and flipped them, also had to flip some of the hardware on the racks to get things to line up, but all in all pretty painless and no holes drilled in the subframe

FJmonkey

#13
December 08, 2012, 08:03:11 PM
Maybe its the angle but the lock for the seat looks blocked. Is there room for the key?
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Goetz

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December 08, 2012, 08:24:57 PM
No, it is blocked, but i have never locked it, also blocks the helmet keeper thingy. I bought a length of slotted steel bar, going to fab up some brackets later. I need to get some saddle time with them like this, to see how they hold up. Got some appreciative comments at a gas station today, people asking what year, dont see them around much anymore and all that.  :yes:
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