Softail swing arm bag
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 492
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From: Bel Air, MD
Be sure to search the forum for rigid mount fabrication--easily completed with hardware from the local hardware or home store.
Strapping to the swingarm wears on the paint over time, so some have opted to mount using a rigid plate fixed to the 3 existing chain/belt guard attachment points.
I'll be posting my pics and hardware soon...but many others have done this with great descriptions.
You'll also find a rigid mounting kit for sale on the web for about 100 dollars...
Strapping to the swingarm wears on the paint over time, so some have opted to mount using a rigid plate fixed to the 3 existing chain/belt guard attachment points.
I'll be posting my pics and hardware soon...but many others have done this with great descriptions.
You'll also find a rigid mounting kit for sale on the web for about 100 dollars...
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 7,882
Likes: 5
From: So California
WARG's write up on a rigid mount. I used it as a a starting point, but went with 3 point mounting instead of his two.
Stainless hardware and chrome spacers bought at Ace Hardware.
http://www.chasinwhitelines.blogspot.com/
Stainless hardware and chrome spacers bought at Ace Hardware.
http://www.chasinwhitelines.blogspot.com/
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 585
Likes: 3
From: Boise, Idaho
WARG's write up on a rigid mount. I used it as a a starting point, but went with 3 point mounting instead of his two.
Stainless hardware and chrome spacers bought at Ace Hardware.
http://www.chasinwhitelines.blogspot.com/
Stainless hardware and chrome spacers bought at Ace Hardware.
http://www.chasinwhitelines.blogspot.com/
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 162
Likes: 0
From: Pierre, SD
Looked online found the bag I liked. bought leather made it myself.
ran it on the actual swing arm with leather ties and it does wear the pain off.
made a rigid mount out of an old stop sign will finish that up tonight.
ran it on the actual swing arm with leather ties and it does wear the pain off.
made a rigid mount out of an old stop sign will finish that up tonight.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 5,023
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From: Virginia
I see that Bad&G customs makes the bags also mount on the struts now. I think a set of 5" like SoCalSoftailSim has would look nice in a brown tanned leather. My wallet and this forum are in constant battle.
Leatherworks here. I'm happy with mine.
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