Saddlebag help
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Road Captain
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From: Cleveland
Saddlebag help
I just bought some saddlebags for my 2003 low rider.
I was more concerned that they would fit between the rear shock and the rear turn signal...they do!
Problem it the "yoke" appears to be too long?
I will attach some pics and tell me what you think...
Thanks for any help.
(I'd call the place I got them from but they are closed on the weekends.)
I was more concerned that they would fit between the rear shock and the rear turn signal...they do!
Problem it the "yoke" appears to be too long?
I will attach some pics and tell me what you think...
Thanks for any help.
(I'd call the place I got them from but they are closed on the weekends.)
Road Captain
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You don't want to rest those directly on the paint. The contact, getting road grit and what not under the the leather will ruin your paint.
I would also advise you to get the frames and zip tie the bags to the frame work to keep them from flapping.
Karsten
I would also advise you to get the frames and zip tie the bags to the frame work to keep them from flapping.
Karsten
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Cut the yoke in half, overlap the two pieces, drill two wide rows of holes through both at equal distance apart, and tie them together using shoe strings in a cross cross pattern just like when lacing a boot. The series of holes being so that you can line up the holes and adjust for the perfect height. Then attach felt to the bottom to protect the paint.
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Road Warrior
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Yeah, that's a common issue with throw-overs. I went the quick-detach route and bought the Leather Pros.
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Cut the yoke in half, overlap the two pieces, drill two wide rows of holes through both at equal distance apart, and tie them together using shoe strings in a cross cross pattern just like when lacing a boot. The series of holes being so that you can line up the holes and adjust for the perfect height. Then attach felt to the bottom to protect the paint.
Cut the yoke in half, overlap the two pieces, drill two wide rows of holes through both at equal distance apart, and tie them together using shoe strings in a cross cross pattern just like when lacing a boot. The series of holes being so that you can line up the holes and adjust for the perfect height. Then attach felt to the bottom to protect the paint.