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  • mauricedonini
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    Past Site Supporter
    • Jan 2021
    • 8
    • Connecticut

    #1

    Who knows anything about this topcase

    Hi,

    Recently acquired a 1982 Suzuki GS850G in need of help.

    It has a topcase, but I can't figure out the make or model of this case.

    The key says "Bauer Products". It has "KG" in two places on the topcase.

    Attached a photo.

    Any help identifying it is appreciated.

    Thank you,

    Maurice
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  • rphillips
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    • Jun 2005
    • 7683
    • Norene TN

    #2
    KG was a pretty popular co., back in those days for back rests, luggage racks & case guards. I assume they probably had luggage also, but I wasn't into luggage, so not sure about that.
    1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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    • Steve
      GS Whisperer
      • Jun 2005
      • 35927
      • southwest oHIo

      #3
      Yes, that is a KG top case. They also made hard saddlebags, but what everyone knows them for is the luggage rack and its optional sissy bar.

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      • trevor
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        • Oct 2011
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        • Victoria bc

        #4
        I know it's not big enough...lol
        No signature :(

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        • mauricedonini
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          • Jan 2021
          • 8
          • Connecticut

          #5
          Hi,

          the other reason I ask is the KG has a two pin electrical plug for the tail lights.

          there's two three pin electrical plugs. one on each side of the rear of the bike. these are for the rear turn signals - which are missing. The two pin plug looks similar to the three pin plug (see attachment below).

          Wondering of KG also sold rear turn signs.

          Or maybe KG sold saddlebags with turn signals built in.

          Anyone know?

          Thank you,

          Maurice
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          Last edited by mauricedonini; 02-12-2021, 11:38 AM.

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          • Steve
            GS Whisperer
            • Jun 2005
            • 35927
            • southwest oHIo

            #6
            I have one of those cases on an 850L that is about to be sold. I will look at the electrical connections before it leaves here.

            .
            sigpic
            mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
            hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
            #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
            #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
            Family Portrait
            Siblings and Spouses
            Mom's first ride
            Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
            (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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            • mauricedonini
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              • Jan 2021
              • 8
              • Connecticut

              #7
              Originally posted by Steve
              I have one of those cases on an 850L that is about to be sold. I will look at the electrical connections before it leaves here.

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              Steve - Thank you

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