Hard bag theft: a growing problem?
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Saddlebag Theft Deterrent
Former Sponsor
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From: Mount Pleasant, SC
I ran across www.baggerstds.com. Looks similar to Brukus, but the price is better
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Roseville, CA
Had a customer who called us with a brand new paint job on his hard bags on a bike he had had for 2 months. They were stolen. He saw them on eBay. He made sure he was the high bidder, called the cops, arranged to pick up the bags with the key and the cops. Busted!
Former Sponsor
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From: Mount Pleasant, SC
I prefer the full holster built into the vest. I would not like showing up to a gun fight with the advertisement of an empty holster. I like the idea of a holster mounted to the bike with easy access. Shame that I can't carry open and just put that pistol in my vest when I park the bike.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Twin Cities, MN
I just went to True-Value on Sunday, bought 4 U-clips (5/16") for $0.70 each.
I've already got the right length allen bolts in the garage.... once I'm done with the saddlebag extensions project,
they'll be bolted back on using the 'new' secure system.
Also, I love the idea of an empty holster mounted on the bike!!! Awsome (clever) idea!
Last edited by Joker65; Jan 31, 2012 at 08:56 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Colorado
I am having hard saddlebags custom painted for a pretty penny. I stopped by the shop to see them and while there pulled out my new Brukus sagglebags locks and told them to put them on when they were done. Enough said! Okay...i do like Dickey's idea too! 
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From: King George, VA
If ya just want to buy bolts from the hardware store for this, buy carriage bolts and run them from the outside of the bag to the inside. That will provide the smooth head of the bolt on outside of the bag and the nylon insert nuts on the inside of the bag.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Mn
Definitely many options here and I also agree about supporting HD Forum Vendors.
Sometimes people are in a crunch for money and every cent counts. Got this a pic a few years back on here. Thought I would post it up. You can substitute the standard bolt to a Torx TR or whatever you prefer.
Sometimes people are in a crunch for money and every cent counts. Got this a pic a few years back on here. Thought I would post it up. You can substitute the standard bolt to a Torx TR or whatever you prefer.