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Old Sep 27, 2017 | 08:51 AM
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Still checking this, Some of the U Tube videos show that you have to redrill the bags. Is this true for all of the systems? Sure hate to redrill my bags if I didn't have to. HD's system with the locking key is catching my eye.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2017 | 09:07 AM
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What bike/bags do you have right now?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2017 | 09:16 AM
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The stock heritage on the 2017 bike. Reminds me I need to take pictures of it for avatar.
 
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