VETTER INFO

[flg1143]

Well, today I think I Scored. Found a set of vetter Bag mounts off a 82 GS1000 for my 82 GS850. God it's been a long hunt and shakeing bushes, but finally on my way to a set of hard bags for my bike. Of course no instructions and that's where the GS info experts come in. At this point no bags, only mounts, but I will find the bags one day. Anyway do any of you experts have any info on what I am up against, or am I ok ? If someone has some old instructions hanging around in ther libary an would make a copy, I'll gladly pay for them. Thanks all.
Frank
fgrimes@webryders.net

[randyshipp]

I'm now wondering if I'll have to fabricate something to mount GIVI hard cases on the side of my 80 GS850. I'm pretty sure that, given a normal tubular luggage rack off the back, GIVI makes a kit for mounting a topcase, but I'm far less sure about generic sidecase mounting hardware...

Randy...

[Planecrazy]

I will look around and see if I can find the instructions for my hardbags ... mine were for an 1100G, but I suspect they're identical.

Good Luck!
Steve 8)

[JayH]

I have instructions for an <81 850GX. The only difference in the instructions would be the way you mount the saddlebag bracket to the passenger footpeg.

The passanger footpeg assembly changed on the 82 850G. Up till 81 the passanger footpeg was mounted to welded tubing on the frame. In 82 Suzuki got rid of the welded tubing and installed a nice aluminum bracket that bolted to the frame. Let me know if you want the info and I'll get it out to you.

[flg1143]

Vetter Info Update-------Really SCORED BIG TIME

How lucky can one be. To update this topic, I have found a BRAND NEW NOS set of Vetter bags. I have them now and hug them every chance I get. Not only that they are black to match my 82 GS 850. WOW!!! Jay H is being kind enought to copy and send me the mounting instructions. What a guy, Thank you Jay!!!! Can't wait for the mounts to arrive.
Once again, This site is the best, made up of GREAT people willing to help fellow GSer. To all, I thank you!!!!
Frank Grimes

[JayH]

Not a problem Frank! The instructions were sent out today and hopefully it will arrive this week.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and good luck with getting the brackets on. I'm sure you won't have any problems.

[Planecrazy]

Glad you scored instructions! I know I have mine somewhere, but haven't come up with them yet.

Enjoy!
Steve 8)