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Expandable motorcycle saddlebag with top cover — Harley-Davidson patent US6505765B1 (2003)

PatentUS6505765B1
TypeUtility patent
Filed2000-07-19
Granted2003-01-14
InventorPatrick N. Proctor
SystemSeats & luggage

“An expandable saddlebag for a motorcycle that is adjustable between a contracted condition and an expanded condition. The expandable saddlebag includes a gusset, and a gusset closure mechanism that is moveable from a closed position to an open position to adjust the bag between the contracted and…”

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Drawings (9 sheets)

Expandable motorcycle saddlebag with top cover — sheet 1Expandable motorcycle saddlebag with top cover — sheet 2Expandable motorcycle saddlebag with top cover — sheet 3Expandable motorcycle saddlebag with top cover — sheet 4Expandable motorcycle saddlebag with top cover — sheet 5Expandable motorcycle saddlebag with top cover — sheet 6Expandable motorcycle saddlebag with top cover — sheet 7Expandable motorcycle saddlebag with top cover — sheet 8Expandable motorcycle saddlebag with top cover — sheet 9

Parts for this system

31-5302
Replacement Ultima Seat Tab
$4.86
37-1873
Solo Seat Spacer Cadmium
$5.05
16-0529
Seat Mounting Screw Set Chrome
$6.35
41-0119
Seat Mount Screw Set Chrome
$6.35

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Drawing from the US patent record (via Google Patents). A patent shows the invention as filed, not necessarily the production part on your motorcycle — confirm fitment for your model and year. Independent aftermarket retailer, not affiliated with Harley-Davidson, Inc.