Do I Need Support Brackets for Throw Over Saddlebags?
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Do I Need Support Brackets for Throw Over Saddlebags?
I'll be headed on a trip with the OL into the Smoky Mnts in about 8 weeks. I don't think the one bag I have will cut It for the both of us. If i get a set of throw over saddlebags, will i need some kind of support bracket behind them on my SB!
Any input or experience would be great.
Thank you.
R
Any input or experience would be great.
Thank you.
R
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From: sequim, wa
The cheap bastard that I am....I bought 2 sets of leather saddlebags at a swap meet. $50.00 each. Got about 5K miles on each set before one side started to wear through. I found an old set of sportster mounts and bent them up to fit my bike. $10.00. Took both sets of old bags and made one set to run, no wear now. The set with golf ball size hole in them are now storage on the wall. Hope that helps a bit. Its a 05 wide glide.
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I had a pair of throw-overs on a Sporty a long time back. I had to fab up some supports as none were available at the time. I believe I even had to tie them off on the supports to keep them from flopping around. Yeah, they can start hitting stuff. They are fairly easy to make, provided you have the welding skills and tools necessary to bend the rod, etc.
On my Dyna, I just bought semi-hard bags (lined with plastic) and removed the throw-over piece, then I mounted them to quick disconnect mounts. The mounts have a vertical plate that holds them away from the bike, come off with a key and allow me to remove both bags quickly, leaving just hard to detect mounting studs.
Having your bags mounted this way will save your fender paint from wear and give you a clutter free bike when the bags are off.
On my Dyna, I just bought semi-hard bags (lined with plastic) and removed the throw-over piece, then I mounted them to quick disconnect mounts. The mounts have a vertical plate that holds them away from the bike, come off with a key and allow me to remove both bags quickly, leaving just hard to detect mounting studs.
Having your bags mounted this way will save your fender paint from wear and give you a clutter free bike when the bags are off.
Tourer
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From: wisconsin
I had a set of 'sac' brand bags and they used a couple of straps to hold them in place otherwise I've never used supports myself however... have a set of Willie and max bags seen a few thousand miles with limited wear. some marks from the shocks of my old sporty that's all and they were used when I got them. they have held up very nice and I'm considering getting a larger size of the same kind
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I'll be headed on a trip with the OL into the Smoky Mnts in about 8 weeks. I don't think the one bag I have will cut It for the both of us. If i get a set of throw over saddlebags, will i need some kind of support bracket behind them on my SB!
Any input or experience would be great.
Thank you.
R
Any input or experience would be great.
Thank you.
R
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I would recommend the supports if you are going on a long trip. I installed the supports on my last long trips and took em off when I got home like Uncle Larry suggested. The peace of mind that it gave me was priceless. The last thing I wanted was to have any issues with my bags mid trip. Also it provided for some serious tie off options, allowing me to tie a decent sized rollbag on the bike for additional cargo.
Haven't used the supports except for the long trip, but it was worth the peace of mind imho.
Cheers,
Tom
Haven't used the supports except for the long trip, but it was worth the peace of mind imho.
Cheers,
Tom
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