Wixom /2
Photos supplied by Pierre Michaud, thanks. Here are the Wixom bags on
a /2.
Wixom /5
These three are Wixom model 303
The key next to a USA nickel.
The Wixom mounts were manufactured by Reynolds Machine Tool, in Salt Lake
City. They also made other BMW accessories, but mostly under their own name.
Photos supplied by several and I lost track, thanks.
These photos are the centerfold of Road Rider 1973.
Bags and box, quite popular in the 70s. Just add in the
fairing and you have the definition of a high speed wobble.
I don't know if they are all the same but the keying does seem very simple. My locksmith provided a luggage key for "Amelia Earhart" luggage #2086. Only the first tooth on the key engages the lock. Works fine though.
"Amelia Earheart" is a luggage brand name; it is stamped into the key. The
number 2086 is the key code for a particular keying for the suitcase lock.
Thanks to Drew Daniels.
Wixom latch sets, new w keys, US $12.00/pr, free shipping in USA.
http://www.cyclepsycho.com/ It is a Jap bike wrecker but ya gets the goodies where ya can :)
Thanks to Brent C. Schapansky.
Fulmer bought out Wixom and made bags for a couple of years
before going out of business. The only difference was in the lid latches.
Thanks Boxer by Bruce.
The Arthur Fulmer bags were really stout, heavy fiberglass. We'd ice
down a case of beer in each and head to the motocross or hill climbs every Sunday
to spectators and cheer our customers on. A small drain hole drilled in the
bottom of each bag eliminated sloshing and the corresponding reduction in
handling on the way home. I wish I still had those bags! Thanks to John Sudlow.
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