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This is a collection of photos and information from BMW riders and collectors.
I include photos of similar perspective in case one shows some aspect that
another does not. Please feel free to add information and photos. Scans of
original mounting instructions would be great.
Hey Duane,
We've communicated before. I used to work as an Industrial Designer for Craig
Vetter under Charlie Periethian, at the Vetter Fairing Co.; renamed Corporation
when we moved out from Rantoul.
When we started to develop the Vetter line of bags and tail trunk we bought
everything on the market to compare features. Krauser was definitely the
leader. Samsonite was interesting but just not "up to the task" in construction
details; basically being a converted suitcase, they weren't too well built for
the stresses involved.
But that was in early '79, not '72. I don't recall much on the saddlebag market
in '72. Other than Bates, and Wixom.
Lew Morris
Pismo Beach, CA
Here's another pic for your bags section. This one is a complete
Samsonite setup, racks and all. Saved it from ebay a while back. Original
owner was selling it.
Brent C. Schapansky
I bought the Samsonite tail box in the late '70s Used. I had
the triangle welded into my original rack. Leon
View of the backside showing the part that fits into the
triangle mount.
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