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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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I bought some Willie & Max slanted throw on saddle bags for my 09 sportster. It came with little instruction and 3 pieces of nylon cord that won't hold a knot. What is the best way to attach the bags. Do the bags get fixed to the frame or do they float. How about a bracket? I read that Rambob made his own. Anyone else do this?
 
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