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Lautens
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Top saddles

Post by Lautens » Fri Feb 19, 2021 12:36 am

When installing the top saddles onto the mounting arms on 26/27 touring, which direction do the set screws face, front or rear of car?
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John Warren
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Re: Top saddles

Post by John Warren » Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:25 am

Leave the set screws loose so you can adjust to fit the top bows when it is setting in them properly, then tighten the set screws. Should be down. Ok just went and looked, I thought the bolts were on the bottom, my bad!
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Original Smith
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Re: Top saddles

Post by Original Smith » Fri Feb 19, 2021 10:15 am

I like to have them facing the rear.
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Re: Top saddles

Post by Norman Kling » Fri Feb 19, 2021 11:23 am

I face mine to the rear.
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Re: Top saddles

Post by Rich Eagle » Fri Feb 19, 2021 11:34 am

I have always seen them to the rear. Logic and safety would support that. They could snag passing branches etc.
When did I do that?
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