5 hole saddlebag ,front fender light and side trim hole locations

Drilling holes in new fenders for trim and fender light and saddlebags.

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5 hole saddlebag ,front fender light and side trim hole locations

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Today, 09:13 AM
I need to locate and drill the saddle bag holes , side fender trim ,and front fender light in my fenders on my 40 knuckle project. Any help with a template or measurements would be appreciated. Thanks, Paddy
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Stainless trim goes on raised section.
Bag hangers below trim.
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1950Panhead wrote: Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:21 pm Stainless trim goes on raised section.
Bag hangers below trim.
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Ok 50 got it,
Could you tell me the measurement from the fender lip up to center of the hole. and from the lip or recessed edge of the rear of the fender to the center of the last hole.
I am also looking for the hole locations for the side trim. Have you ever had that trim off and taken pictures??
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Re: 5 hole saddlebag ,front fender light and side trim hole locations

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Keep in mind the top ridge of the fender light is perfectly parallel to the ground.
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Re: 5 hole saddlebag ,front fender light and side trim hole locations

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Paddy,
Put light cover 3.125" back like photo, mark holes with felt marker.
Then match base for cover holes.
Front fender trim use three springs to attach.
Rear fender trim use three springs (short), four springs (long).
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Whoa, fellas, beware, that felt marker may permanently stain your paint.....
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1950Panhead wrote: Sun Jan 10, 2021 3:46 pm Paddy,
Put light cover 3.125" back like photo, mark holes with felt marker.
Then match base for cover holes.
Front fender trim use three springs to attach.
Rear fender trim use three springs (short), four springs (long).
Can you tell me were that saddlebag measurement that I asked for in my post?
Do you know what size the holes are for the side fender trim and where the holes are located?? Thanks Paddy
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Re: 5 hole saddlebag ,front fender light and side trim hole locations

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Paddy,
The trim holes are .156"
Bag holes vary depending who made the bags and hangers.
What bags do you have ?

I had a set of old bags I was about to toss in my wood stove and burn up when I thought someone may want these.
Some guy in the UK paid $500 for them, I was seconds from burning them.
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1950Panhead wrote: Sun Jan 10, 2021 11:18 pm Paddy,
The trim holes are .156"
Bag holes vary depending who made the bags and hangers.
What bags do you have ?

I had a set of old bags I was about to toss in my wood stove and burn up when I thought someone may want these.
Some guy in the UK paid $500 for them, I was seconds from burning them.
I have 5 hole bags with half moon plates. worsham castle made them . Holes Appears to be what you have on red fender. So that why I am looking for that rear saddlebag hole location.
And the spacing on the side trim holes.Thanks, Paddy
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Paddy,
The rear saddle bag hole is .625" from where fenders meet and .937" from bottom.
The trim clips are 1" from end and one in center.
The long trim clips are 1" from end and two evenly spaced.
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Re: 5 hole saddlebag ,front fender light and side trim hole locations

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Great!!! You bet!!! Thank you! Stay safe!!
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