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'48 Indian Motorcycle: Saddle Bags From "Classic Rides" episode DCLR-308

It's accessory time for the Indian. We install brand new saddle bags. These will be good for storing a multitude of items, and make the bike look amazing.

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Tools and fasteners for installing the saddlebags

Materials and tools:

new saddle bags
complete set of wrenches, SAE or metric
awl
drill

Following is a summary of the basic steps for this installation, as seen in Classic Rides, episode 308

Note: This is a summary of steps included in the automotive restoration procedures shown in this episode of Classic Rides. These are general guidelines for restoration procedures on this particular make and model of motorcycle, and for the level of restoration selected for this project. There may be variations in procedures depending model, condition of vehicle, level of restoration undertaken and the types of replacement parts or upgrade kits selected. Always follow proper safety precautions, and read and follow manufacturer's guidelines, diagrams and safety notices that come with any replacement parts or kit that you select.

Saddle Bags

• Before the bags can be mounted, we will have to mark and drill the mounting holes. This should be a pretty easy process, but we'll have to be careful to not drill into the tire.

• Have a helper hold a bag up against the fender and then check that it is sitting evenly.

• Open the bag's lid and then using the mounting bracket inside the bag as a template, mark on the fender where to drill. Be sure to mark all the holes.

• Once the holes are marked, set the bag aside and then use the drill to open up the holes.

• It bears repeating: Be careful not to drill into a tire! (Trust us on this one. It happened to us!)

• Once the holes are drilled we can mount the bag.

• Hold the bag in place and line up the mounting bracket with the holes in the fender.

• Pass a bolt from the inside of the fender, through the bag.

• Set a lock-washer and but on each bolt and then tighten with a wrench.

RESOURCES :

Welders
Lincoln Electric
Website: www.lincolnelectric.com

Kiwi Indian
Website: www.kiwi-indian.com

V-Twin Mfg.
Rims, Spokes, Hubs, Tire Irons and Truing Stand
Website: www.vtwinmfg.com

Motorcycle Lift
Handy Lift
Website: www.handy-lift.com

Various Tools
Eastwood
Website: www.eastwoodco.com

Hepavac Asbestos Vacuum
Bullseye
Website: www.bullseyecorp.com

Parts Washer
Safety Kleen
Website: www.safety-kleen.com

Chrome Polish
G & H Metal Finishers
282 Dakota St.
Paterson, NJ 07503

Belt Grinder
Ellis Manufacturing
Website: www.ellissaw.com

Powder Coating Shop
Best Signs
Phone: 865-922-5247
E-mail: bestsigns@tds.net

Coker Classic White Wall Tires, Tubes and Spoke Covers
Coker Tires
Website: www.coker.com

Gaskets/Headers
James Gaskets
Website: www.jamesgaskets.com