Saddle bag rails VN1500 Help please

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#1 Post by **aw58** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:56 am

Does anyone know if there are any saddle bag rails to fit a VN1500 D2 Classic 1997.

I have had serious difficulty getting any. The hole centres on the rails I had were 8 1/4 " which didn't fit. (Highway Hawk) purchased in the UK.

I contacted a different supplier - Mean Cycles in Aug 08 :
Hello, please send me more information about Part Number TU596309 Can you tell me the distance between the hole centres. I have a VN1500 D2 Classic and am having difficulty obtaining the correct spec supports in the UK. Do you ship to the UK? Thanks Adrian

They kindly responded:

I just double checked with the manufacturer and it will fit the 1997 Classic. Distance feom center to center holes are 8 1/4".
Hope it helps.

Measuring the hole centres on my VN and they are:

front hole to next hole approx. 7 1/4 inches
front hole to rear hole approx. 10 1/2 inches

I contacted Kawasaki in Sept 08 and had this response ( I have deleted their names to protect the innocent).

Subject: RE: VN1500 D2 Classic 1997 Saddle Bag Supports
From:kawasaki.co.uk
Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:00:33 +0100

Dear Mr Williams,

Thank you for a recent e-mail regarding your Kawasaki VN1500-D motorcycle.

We are pleased to confirm that there were no changes made during production of the VN1500-D series which would have resulted in alterations to the chrome rails running parallel on the rear fender.

It would appear that the accessories which has been provided to you are not suitable for your specific machine and would recommend that you bring this matter to the attention of the accessory manufacturer.

I hope the enclosed information will be of some assistance to you.

Yours sincerely,

Customer Service Group

Kawasaki Motors UK branch of Kawasaki Motors Europe N.V. is registered in the Netherlands, Opaallaan 1210, 2132 LN Hoofddorp. Registration number: 34140607 Chamber of Commerce Amsterdam. VAT Number: NL8090.66.099.B01. The content of this e-mail is intended for the named addressee only. It contains information which may be confidential or privileged. Unless you are the named addressee (or authorized to receive for the addressee) you may not copy or use it, or disclose its contents and subject to anyone else. If you received it in error please notify the sender immediately by returning this email.

I responed (to which I have had no reply)

25 September 2008 19:31:53

Dear XXXXXX,

Thank you for your response. However, please can you confirm the correct hole centre distances for my model.

thanks and regards
Adrian Williams

DOES ANYONE KNOW IF RAILS WITH HOLE CENTRES OF 7 1/4 " ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE VN1500?

Ade

#2 Post by **aw58** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:35 am

Think I've just found a set on E Bay in Hong Kong

Will keep you posted.

#3 Post by **aw58** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:46 am

Have just ordered rails from Hong Kong - will let you know once rec'd that all is well but is looking good.