Detachable bags and back rests
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Okay, this is for my 2005 Softail Standard. I currently have a LePera Bare Bones solo seat for it. When the wife rides, she sits on the attaching LePera Pillion Pad. I ride by myself about 95% of the time, but just did purchase and install the HD brand detachable back rest for the bike (so she'd be more comfortable). So, I have the HD docking hardware installed, and the HD quick connect side plates and back rest assembly ready to go when she wants to ride. The turn signals have also been relocated to end of struts. I have also been wanting to use saddle bags - sometimes when I ride by myself (without the back rest attached), and sometimes with the wife riding - back rest attached. So, my question is, is there yet another detachable system on the market that will allow me to attach saddle bags quickly without the back rest installed, and also with the back rest installed - no tools needed? I'd (probably) have to use the remaining forward strut location for the front saddle bag mount/hardware, but cannot envision where to attach another (rear saddle bag) docking point to, that would allow me to attach/detach saddle bags with or without the back rest in place (and without breaking out tools each time). Any ideas?
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Skips 69,
I know a little about this. I had the removable backrest on my fatboy. My buddy has GHOST BRACKETS on his standard. They are basically the same docking hardware you have now, except there is a second attaching position on the hardware that the ghost brackets that bolt to the saddlebags attach to. It sounds more complicated than it is. There are a couple of different companies that have similar items. I hope this helps a little.
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I know a little about this. I had the removable backrest on my fatboy. My buddy has GHOST BRACKETS on his standard. They are basically the same docking hardware you have now, except there is a second attaching position on the hardware that the ghost brackets that bolt to the saddlebags attach to. It sounds more complicated than it is. There are a couple of different companies that have similar items. I hope this helps a little.
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Thanks very much for the replies, and especially for the views of the attached bikes. I had mine out for about 3 hours last week (48 degrees), and now it is dropped back into the 20's and teens here (Damn Ground Hog!). Cabin Fever is killing me........I just started researching different bracket options this weekend. I have went to the websites for GHOST brackets, EASY brackets, BARE BACKS, and a few more similiar to these. I understand how all of these brackets themselves work for bags, with either a "Fixed" back rest, or if not using a back rest at all. But to be able to use detachable bags, the detachable back rest - sometimes together, sometimes not, and the ability to "quickly change" from one set up to the other without having to break out tools is what has me stumped. I just can't picture the set up, or would I have something freakishly bolted to the struts all the time that would stick out horribly when not using the bags or the back rest. Each of the major brands listed above, notes that they have a kit or an adapter for the detachable back rest, but do not show the adaptor or include it in the install instructions that I can download and view. So, curious as to the set-up. Would one of these systems replace my current docking hardware, or simply "extend" out of what is currently in place. Make sense?
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RE: Detachable bags and back rests
I have detacable tour pac and sissy bar, The BAREBACKS use longer bolts that let you use the HD hardware. It works very well. Takes 5 min to take every thing off or put on. no tools. Anyone of the detacables out there will work.
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Look at the Chilohwee site...they have some good pics of the Easy Braket set-up. They don't stick out as much as you think they do.
I haven't seen the other brands...however, I'll bet they don't stick out that much either.
I haven't seen the other brands...however, I'll bet they don't stick out that much either.
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or would I have something freakishly bolted to the struts all the time that would stick out horribly when not using the bags or the back rest. Would one of these systems replace my current docking hardware, or simply "extend" out of what is currently in place. Make sense?
or would I have something freakishly bolted to the struts all the time that would stick out horribly when not using the bags or the back rest. Would one of these systems replace my current docking hardware, or simply "extend" out of what is currently in place. Make sense?
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RE: Detachable bags and back rests
Ran out and took a few pict. just to give you an idea. I have easy brackets. Didn't put wifes seat on but you get the idea.Hope this helps!!
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Very good info. guys, and I appreciate the pics from JLOCKHART29. Our bike's are quite similiar, so the pics were very useful. So, with the easy brackets, I'd be replacing my current detachable backrest's forward most HD docking point with the (easy bracket) provided docking point, and also adding an additional (easy bracket) docking point provided by them, for the most forward strut bolt (not currently being used for the back rest), is this correct? In other words, would only be using my rear HD docking point for the back rest, and tossing/replacing the forward one? Another quick question for the bare back user's, do they provide a bracket like "Easy Brackets" and "Ghost Brackets" do, to attach to your saddle bags? When I check out their site, all I see are bolts and springs - no brackets. So, was also curious as to how you attach bags to their system. And one last question for JLOCKHART29: Could I go much bigger on saddle bags than what you are running - length wise? I would imagine I would have to attach the bracket to the forward edge of the bags, then likely tie the rear off someplace to keep them from drooping? Again, much thanks guy's. Big Time Help on this and answering some questions.
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