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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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Just wait a couple of weeks and they can buy them back on ebay
 
Old Jan 10, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by harleycharlie1992
he might be the guy that steals them!!!
Ha ha I shoulda been more specific. what I meant was the Biggest Nastiest guy your friends with. lol
 
Old Jan 10, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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just looked at ebay.....there are quite a few sets on there
 
Old Jan 10, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by zeus33
I take reasonable precautions, after that if I get burned it's an insurance claim. If I saw a guy ripping me off I'd kill him first ask questions later.
It's just easier to make the insurance claim then risk putting up with getting shot, stabbed or anything else. It's why I pay my insurance, not to have to deal with the follow on court fee's of actions I may or may not carry out.
 
Old Jan 10, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by dickey
Anybody ever mount an empty leather holster to their bike in plain view? Thinking about doing that.
Great idea!
 
Old Jan 10, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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Glad I live in Texas where we can keep our property even if it means using a weapon. I also park my motorcycle where it is always in sight. Never understood the fear to protect possessions or self.
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It's just easier to make the insurance claim then risk putting up with getting shot, stabbed or anything else. It's why I pay my insurance, not to have to deal with the follow on court fee's of actions I may or may not carry out.
 
Old Jan 10, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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I usually pull off my saddlebags and bring them inside when I'm on a ride that requires staying in a motel over night. It does get old, but beats having them stolen. I would have thought you'd be ok at a restaurant for a couple hours, but apparently not.
 
Old Jan 10, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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Ever think one of those ******** might get pissed off if they'e bolted on & vandalize your bike. I say let 'em have 'em, claim on your insurance.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by CEJohnson21
Check out this company. I put them on my bags and seat.
http://brukus.com/
I have the saddle bags and seat system ... will be getting the system for tour paks soon
 
Old Jan 10, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank Dukes
i mean really, who takes the hard bags off ever anyways? no reason for them to not be bolted on. easy money on fleabay or similar for thiefs.

To reach my shock's air valve, I have to remove my left bag. It would be a pain in the *** to have to unbolt it all the time. Why hasn't someone designed a quick-disconnect locking pin set-up? Something that disengages from inside the bag.
 



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