Ghost, Easy, or Bubbas? Need opinions...
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Ghost, Easy, or Bubbas? Need opinions...
I have done the normal search, seems most liked the Easy Brackets, while some liked the Ghost Brackets, and someone mentioned the Bubbas Bracket. <--- (first I heard of that one)
Just to confirm,
The Ghost Bracket makes the bags stick out the furthest? Is this true?
The Easy Bracket puts the bags in closer? True again?
While someone mentioned the Bubbas Bracketput the bags the closest to the bike, their website does not explain this or show any pictures of the system, and it's tough throwing that much cash towards something I know nothing about. (about $25 more than the other 2)
I am looking for pros and cons on any ofthe popular systems, (Easy and Ghost), and any information at all on the Bubbas Brackets.
I have the Harley Bags, 09369-06A with thehard back for mounting. (Same person mentioned the Bubbas only worked with Harley bags)
Any opinions are welcome, thanks.
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RE: Ghost, Easy, or Bubbas? Need opinions...
From experience...
I went with Ghost. Stay away if possible. Forget the "stick out" - think you will see that with all you listed. They just do not really know motorcycles as well as they claim. Parts for the 07 FXD will not work out of the box. You will need to purchase the detachable hardware kit to get the inside fender bracket - so you will have 2 female threaded holes(and those stupid ovbal washers that HD forgets to include in their turn signal relocation kit). And as for customer support, they are some arrogant people. They would not admit that their solution will not work out of the box for my bike. Their claim was they do thousands of Dynas at the bike shows and never heard of my situation and that Harley probably changed designs mid year... DOPES!
After the fact, I spoke with the dude over at Easy Bracket. Very cool guy and he knows motorcycles.
If I can wave a magic wand and start from the beginning, I would go with the Bareback system (http://www.cyclevisions.com/bag-mounting/barebacks). I spoke with someone there and they really understand Harleys.
I went with Ghost. Stay away if possible. Forget the "stick out" - think you will see that with all you listed. They just do not really know motorcycles as well as they claim. Parts for the 07 FXD will not work out of the box. You will need to purchase the detachable hardware kit to get the inside fender bracket - so you will have 2 female threaded holes(and those stupid ovbal washers that HD forgets to include in their turn signal relocation kit). And as for customer support, they are some arrogant people. They would not admit that their solution will not work out of the box for my bike. Their claim was they do thousands of Dynas at the bike shows and never heard of my situation and that Harley probably changed designs mid year... DOPES!
After the fact, I spoke with the dude over at Easy Bracket. Very cool guy and he knows motorcycles.
If I can wave a magic wand and start from the beginning, I would go with the Bareback system (http://www.cyclevisions.com/bag-mounting/barebacks). I spoke with someone there and they really understand Harleys.
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RE: Ghost, Easy, or Bubbas? Need opinions...
Also, I used the same bags you have... if you go with Ghost or Easy, your best bet would be to remove the metal bracket on the back of the bag (just I believe 5 rivets to pop out). If you want, PM me and I can send you some photos I took of the whole ordeal.
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RE: Ghost, Easy, or Bubbas? Need opinions...
Thanks Jason,
For some reason, I like where you're going with the bike. Nice color too.
And sure, give me another option, as I try to narrow it down, LOL.
Thanks for the info...
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RE: Ghost, Easy, or Bubbas? Need opinions...
I went with the Barebacks. I wanted the flexibility to have things just the way I wanted them.
You can have them as tight or as far away from the running gear as you want.
I made my own brackets for the back of the bags (dont have moco bags) and sucked the bags up as close as I could so I didnt look like a rolling pumpkin
You can have them as tight or as far away from the running gear as you want.
I made my own brackets for the back of the bags (dont have moco bags) and sucked the bags up as close as I could so I didnt look like a rolling pumpkin
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RE: Ghost, Easy, or Bubbas? Need opinions...
I went with Easy Brackets.Easy on and off and mounted right up. As you mentioned, they do stick out from the bike a bit. Nothing major IMO.And as many know, they rattle when empty.
I found Boss Bags after the fact. I may have gone that route had I known as they bring the bags in real close to the struts. Nice mounting system as well. But since you already have bags, that probably isn't the most cost effective route.
I found Boss Bags after the fact. I may have gone that route had I known as they bring the bags in real close to the struts. Nice mounting system as well. But since you already have bags, that probably isn't the most cost effective route.
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RE: Ghost, Easy, or Bubbas? Need opinions...
I went with the easy brackets. They included every thing I need including the oval washers for the fender struts, so I was able to mount them right out of the box. I used a set of willie an max bags I bought new. The hardware doesnt look bad when yourun with the bags off IMO. They do rattle a little when you run with the bags empty. But Iam very happy with them over all. Hope this helps. Ride safe.
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RE: Ghost, Easy, or Bubbas? Need opinions...
I have easy brackets. While they do stick out a bit, they work great and even after a lot of bad weather, they still lock and unlock very easily; unlike my QD lock from HD that I had to break to get off.[:@]
Spend some time figuring out where you want the bags to sit. The lower you set them, the more they will flex unless your bags have rigid backs.
Spend some time figuring out where you want the bags to sit. The lower you set them, the more they will flex unless your bags have rigid backs.
