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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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Anyone mounted their old style latches without using those little rivets they send with replacement latches? And how? I dont have the special HD tool for the rivets. Any info would be sweet! Thanks,

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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 01:39 PM
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I used nylock nuts and flathead machine screws(#6 I think) on the latches.
On bag tab and the lid hook I used 1/8" pop rivet backed with a washer and sealed with a dab of clear silicone.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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hey, where did you get the latch for the bag? i have a 84 and need new ones..
 
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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I got the latches from V-Twin. I dont think I cold find any latches for that year, but the touring pack latches (friend of mine had a 1998 Ultra Classic that I compared to) are the same small style of latch as the old style of bag latches.

The small grab portion that attaches to the lid, wont the backs of a regular pop rivet hit where it seals to the actual bag? What about tapping the holes in the latches for a screw to thread into it? HD really wanted people to buy that tool huh?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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hate to bug you but you have the part number for them?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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I dont know if you need the spacers or not but these are the latches that I used

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/830-...utm_medium=cse
 
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 06:31 PM
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Those are about the same price at a dealership, if not even a tad cheaper.
 
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My 84 don't have those on the bags just a push button in the turn light that's a pita
 
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Like these? Hours on google and I have never even seen a photo of this style. I would love to find NOS replacements.
 
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You can find part numbers for your bike here, which may help a little. I do wonder if those lights are genuine Harley, a factory accessory, or aftermarket, I certainly have never noticed them before. I suspect they are long discontinued.
 
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