Saddle Bags Dont Fit!

[mmaddix]

So I was wondering if there is a difference in the saddle bags between the 79 standard (which is my bike) and an 81 i think (i borrowed a set from scoot and i think he said they were from a 81. I went to put them on and the front mounting bar doesn't fit my bike. So I took the front mounting bar off the bags to take this picture
I think the foot rest mounting brackets are stock so the only thing that I can think of is that they are different for the above listed models. in the pic it is the closest it would get to the foot rest mounting bracket.

[crazy steve]

Yep, those are for the Specials and the '81 standard. The '78-80 standards use a slightly different bit. Most just build a small bracket to bridge the gap with some 1/4" thick steel strap...

[mmaddix]

Most just build a small bracket to bridge the gap with some 1/4" thick steel strap...

Yea that's probably what I'm going to do for now. I was just checking on the fitment, thanks Crazy Steve.

[mikubuilder]

yeah, my bracket has a small offset to fit behind footrest bracket...