Another Dyna Hard Bag Conversion
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From: bfe
I finally painted the bags, installed 10" apes, then changed the shocks to Progressives 412's, and added a Saddlemen Explorer seat. Next will be quick release sissybar and RG fairing, and a solo seat when the OL stays home. The ride and looks are getting there, lots more mods planned as time allows. My granddaughter approves 
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That bike looks great!! If I had those skills I'd make my own as well. Alas, I don't. So to the OP; did you take a look at the Cyclevisions bag mounts for a Dyna or was it a "I can make this myself so why bother" kinda thing.
I'm really considering the Cyclevisions mounts for my 02 FXD because I have a spare set of touring bags.
I'm really considering the Cyclevisions mounts for my 02 FXD because I have a spare set of touring bags.
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I used a 3M epoxy in the automix line. It requires a special caulking gun for use with the automix line of products, but it really made the job alot easier. I started to use Plastic Weld but by the time you mixed it you only have about a minute to apply it, which makes it very difficult to get it smooth and in tight spots. The automix gun mixes it in a 6" nozzle as you squeeze the trigger, making it easy to lay a bead and reach tight spots.
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Thanks!. The emblems are held on by 2 screws. I'm thinking about changing them to the '09 style script, but not sure yet as I will be painting the bike this winter when I decide on a paint scheme.
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yes but mine has a plate welded to tanks that's recessed , what did you screw too ?
I couldn't see spending $300 plus for a set of brackets that wouldn't work with HD bags anyway, and I wanted to hide the brackets as much as possible. Looking at the cycle visions brackets, I don't see how they could be that stable when the mount that holds the bottom actually bolts at the top to a bracket that runs under the seat. The clearances I had to work with are really tight, between the seat that was on it, and the air shocks that were on it, so I figured I would have to seriously modify any bracket that could be bought for it anyway.
Having had to do a fair amount of modification to make the CycleVision brackets work with my fabricated FLHX/FXDF rear fender to act not only as a cross brace for the bags but also as a lower rear support for the fender I would agree.
Had I to do it all over again I would do something like the EZ bracket design with either flat plate with ribs or tube bracing and a bottom tube to support the base of the bags. For the FLHX/FXDF fender or any longer rear fender for that matter I would create a brace that would attach to the struts, run down the inside of the inside edges of the fender then weld to a "U" brace that attaches to the lower edge of the rear section.
This would give the longer fender rigidity while offering the bags the rigidity they require especially when loaded.
Bob
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You did a fantastic job!
Having had to do a fair amount of modification to make the CycleVision brackets work with my fabricated FLHX/FXDF rear fender to act not only as a cross brace for the bags but also as a lower rear support for the fender I would agree.
Had I to do it all over again I would do something like the EZ bracket design with either flat plate with ribs or tube bracing and a bottom tube to support the base of the bags. For the FLHX/FXDF fender or any longer rear fender for that matter I would create a brace that would attach to the struts, run down the inside of the inside edges of the fender then weld to a "U" brace that attaches to the lower edge of the rear section.
This would give the longer fender rigidity while offering the bags the rigidity they require especially when loaded.
Bob
Having had to do a fair amount of modification to make the CycleVision brackets work with my fabricated FLHX/FXDF rear fender to act not only as a cross brace for the bags but also as a lower rear support for the fender I would agree.
Had I to do it all over again I would do something like the EZ bracket design with either flat plate with ribs or tube bracing and a bottom tube to support the base of the bags. For the FLHX/FXDF fender or any longer rear fender for that matter I would create a brace that would attach to the struts, run down the inside of the inside edges of the fender then weld to a "U" brace that attaches to the lower edge of the rear section.
This would give the longer fender rigidity while offering the bags the rigidity they require especially when loaded.
Bob
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With the longer fenders that sounds like a good plan. BTW love the fairing on yours! What did you use/make for it. I've been pricing the parts for it and the cycle visions brackets are pricey, as much as the inner and outer fairings on Ebay. Add the headlight, radio/speakers and radio bracket and it gets really pricey for a tightass like me.
The head unit is a Kenwood KV-701 and the speakers were $65. So far I have the HD volt and oil pressure. Plans are for a GPS speedo and a tach.
Recently I upgraded the headlights to HidExtra plus a set of CREE LED driving lights.
Bob
With the longer fenders that sounds like a good plan. BTW love the fairing on yours! What did you use/make for it. I've been pricing the parts for it and the cycle visions brackets are pricey, as much as the inner and outer fairings on Ebay. Add the headlight, radio/speakers and radio bracket and it gets really pricey for a tightass like me.
The head unit is a Kenwood KV-701 and the speakers were $65. So far I have the HD volt and oil pressure. Plans are for a GPS speedo and a tach.
Recently I upgraded the headlights to HidExtra plus a set of CREE LED driving lights.
Bob