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In case anybody needs help with this in the future, here are the part numbers of the OEM saddlebags. The Vikings are a lot cheaper, but not having a product in hand, especially for something priced so much lower makes me skeptical compared to the OEM bags are a known quantity.
Number Name Part Status Status Date QTY Price
90476-93 SADDLEBAG ASSY, LT Available 1 $341.70
90477-93 SADDLEBAG ASSY, RT Available 1 $341.70
Don't mean to hijack, just wanted to share my experience with the viking bags. I have different version of viking bags on my metric that have had heavy use for 3 years now. One of the bags the stitching is now starting to fail on the lid. No doubt due to over stuffing them all the time. (One of the reasons why I bought the Glide, LOL). And also one of the lock mechanisms is a little flaky at times (plastic). And on that note there is no support from viking as to replacing the lock mechanism, or even ability to get replacement keys. These are the locks built into the strap connectors, not a latch on the lid. But for the $200 I paid for the set I can't complain too much. I am still using them but am looking to replace next year.
I had my eye on the same exact viking ones you referenced for the heritage, wanting something bigger that what I have now. I also found a good deal on some ebay leather bags from Russia I may take a chance on for $160 and $50 shipping. Look decent enough in the pics and for the price can't really complain either. Lotsa options for sure.
Don't mean to hijack, just wanted to share my experience with the viking bags. I have different version of viking bags on my metric that have had heavy use for 3 years now. One of the bags the stitching is now starting to fail on the lid. No doubt due to over stuffing them all the time. (One of the reasons why I bought the Glide, LOL). And also one of the lock mechanisms is a little flaky at times (plastic). And on that note there is no support from viking as to replacing the lock mechanism, or even ability to get replacement keys. These are the locks built into the strap connectors, not a latch on the lid. But for the $200 I paid for the set I can't complain too much. I am still using them but am looking to replace next year.
I had my eye on the same exact viking ones you referenced for the heritage, wanting something bigger that what I have now. I also found a good deal on some ebay leather bags from Russia I may take a chance on for $160 and $50 shipping. Look decent enough in the pics and for the price can't really complain either. Lotsa options for sure.
I installed the new floorboard rubber inserts. The old ones were very hard, so these new ones should give more isolation. Take your time and push on one side while pulling the nipples through the other side. By the time you are done removing the old ones and installing the new ones, your finger tips will hurt. Make sure you pull each one through all the way so the lip is past the flange.
Next time don't be afraid to lubricate the grommets with a bit of dish soap or Armor-All. Do that, and they'll slip right into place.
Just a quick update. I can't believe how much the floorboard vibration has been virtually eliminated by simply putting on new rubber inserts even though the originals didn't look bad. I guess over time the rubber loses its vibration absorbing properties.
I had the same problem as the O.P. I scuffed up the ABS then added a large fender washer to cover up the missing piece. Then I used a two part epoxy to bond the washer to the ABS. It held up nicely for about 8 months at which time I swapped them out for newer bags I got on the cheap off CL.
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