Samsonite Bags

[Rat44]

I have a 1980 GS850GL that has a Samsonite hard side luggage set. Side bags and rear trunk bag with matching locking racks. Was this a dealer installed item or after market ? Thanks.

[themess]

I'm pretty sure that this was aftermarket. Samsonite made hard bags for many popular bikes around then.

[SqDancerLynn1]

Aftermarket installed by dealer or customer

[Nessism]

...and very nice bags they are! Well sought after these days.

[Rat44]

Thanks for the info. Took them off then realised that left no grab bar. Put them back on to move the bike around till I get it running. Maybe have to find a home for them.

[C.V.]

Thanks for the info. Took them off then realised that left no grab bar. Put them back on to move the bike around till I get it running. Maybe have to find a home for them.

Hit me up if you want to get rid of them. I have samsonite boxes on my '79. I've been considering looking for some in better shape, or some to back up the ones I have. Do you have a pic?

[Rat44]

No pics yet. Just dug the bike out of storage. Bought it 5 years ago then moved. Just getting ready to get her on the road. Ordered the carb to head rubber boots,can't wait to start riding again.

[Rat44]

Hit me up if you want to get rid of them. I have samsonite boxes on my '79. I've been considering looking for some in better shape, or some to back up the ones I have. Do you have a pic?

I will keep you in mind if I get rid of them. I like the bags but the framework when they are off is pretty bulky. Am not used to a bagger I guess.

[C.V.]

I will keep you in mind if I get rid of them. I like the bags but the framework when they are off is pretty bulky. Am not used to a bagger I guess.

Thanks, it's no big thing, just thinkin it would be nice to have some extras. I leave the bags on all the time, youre right, that frame looks goofy with 'em off, my bike looks kinda naked without them anyway!