saddlebag supports time... what ones?
saddlebag supports time... what ones?
so i have been tossing around some idea's to mount my saddle bags and i think i may just buy a kit... they are only 150 bucks and would save me a TON of machine time... now my question... what ones to go with?
i have looked at Ez Brackets, Ghost Brackets and Barebacks... i have no clue what one to go with... they are all about the same $$$
ex brackets put the bags out 10 degrees where the ghosts only put them out 5, ... no idea on the barebacks
are there any others i should consider? anyone rocking these and have some pics?
i have looked at Ez Brackets, Ghost Brackets and Barebacks... i have no clue what one to go with... they are all about the same $$$
ex brackets put the bags out 10 degrees where the ghosts only put them out 5, ... no idea on the barebacks
are there any others i should consider? anyone rocking these and have some pics?
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I'll be finishing my bags in the next couple weeks. I've got EZ brackets that I'll be using to mount them up, but I've also got some steel strap that I'm going to put inside the bag (mounted to the bracket) to help hold it away from the bike.
I choose EZ brackets for their model that works with the detachable hardware.
I choose EZ brackets for their model that works with the detachable hardware.
Last edited by archergodwin; May 19, 2009 at 02:13 PM.
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Joe, I use easy brackets which are virtually the same as the ghost brackets. They are pretty slick as they leave no ugly hardware behind when your bags are off. On and off in 2 minutes. Can't really go wrong with either one.
Don hey bud you got any pics of them on your bike or from the back? i have detach hardware on my scoot for the sissy bar, and i am not sure how far from the fender they will stick out, i dont want the bags to look like wings... if that is what i am looking at i may have to fab up something... just trying to get some ideas... i have a trip to southern Mo coming up the weekend after next and want to be able to pack up and roll!
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Joe I got mine together! i just removed the tin plate inside the fender Place the 2.5 inch - 3/8 bolt threads out (front) 2.75 (rear) the QD sissy bar hardware,one low profile bolt to hold that and an acorn nut on the end and voila!remove the acorn nuts and lock washers remove bags,replace aron nuts and ride without baggage 2 minutes! My only problem is i haven't been able to find deep acorn (cap) nuts to fully hide the threads. the bags tae up a half inch of thread plus you need at least a .25 inch to hold the bag on,so I need a three quarter inch cap bolt ,, otherwise it works . So far I spent 15 minutes and 6 bucks at the local hardware!
What! this awesome idea and no pictures!? come on man show it off help me set this sucker up! my broke @$$ does not watn to spend the $ if i dont have to!
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hey joe here is a guy that has them for auction all the time, might get them cheaper then the 150.00 they normally go for. jackyl
ghost brackets:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Saddl...Q5fAccessories
ghost brackets:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Saddl...Q5fAccessories
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I 've done all the leg work but no install yet. combination of suck weather and pcV/water intrusion problem holding me back! but I promise you,Joe, I had one half on half off to see if it worked and it was all together but the tightening,I guess this one should go in the under fifty bucks thread! Rain again today so i will pm you the pics and post in the under (10) fifty bux later!
Jackle thanks for the link bud! Mad i am going to hold off on buying anything till i can see what you are talkign about... awesome! looks like i will have bags for my trip next weekend!