2008 Fatboy Saddlebags
#12
04-01-2008, 10:18 PM
RE: 2008 Fatboy Saddlebags
Hey traffic , i have a question for you . When i bought my detatchable backrest i told them i wanted the docking hardware for down the road when i add the bags also but mine have only 1 bushing on each stud . It's hard to tell from the pic , are they one solid piece or 2 bushings back to back with just a longer bolt thru the strut ? thanks
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I havesimiliar style HDbags. They too have the 07-08 fatboy styling... BUT... mine are about 1200 cubic inches instead of the 860 cubic inch ones you are getting. You should look into the slightly bigger bags (HD part # 88306-07)
I also have the detachable backrest/luggage rack.
Here are some pics of the HD detachable kit made for both the bags and the backrest...
This first one shows the studs with two sets of black nylon bushings in each stud. The innermost bushing is for the detachable backrest. The outermost bushing is for the bags.
Here are a couple where you can see all three mounting studs... even the lower one...
Also... the rear directional relocation kit is shown in the above photos. As can be seen, Harley has improved the looks by making a nice tapered directional light mount instead of just a stud.
I love the detachable bags/kit. It's so easy for both the backrest and bags. I'm glad I got them.
Good luck with whatever route you choose to go.
I havesimiliar style HDbags. They too have the 07-08 fatboy styling... BUT... mine are about 1200 cubic inches instead of the 860 cubic inch ones you are getting. You should look into the slightly bigger bags (HD part # 88306-07)
I also have the detachable backrest/luggage rack.
Here are some pics of the HD detachable kit made for both the bags and the backrest...
This first one shows the studs with two sets of black nylon bushings in each stud. The innermost bushing is for the detachable backrest. The outermost bushing is for the bags.
Here are a couple where you can see all three mounting studs... even the lower one...
Also... the rear directional relocation kit is shown in the above photos. As can be seen, Harley has improved the looks by making a nice tapered directional light mount instead of just a stud.
I love the detachable bags/kit. It's so easy for both the backrest and bags. I'm glad I got them.
Good luck with whatever route you choose to go.
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04-02-2008, 03:23 AM
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RE: 2008 Fatboy Saddlebags
Wow lots of choices out there.....
I guess it is between these.
Ghostbrackets
EZ Brackets
Bubbas Brakes
What about these Barebacks.... Are they any Good?
http://www.cyclevisions.com/bag-moun...rebacks-cv139/
I guess it is between these.
Ghostbrackets
EZ Brackets
Bubbas Brakes
What about these Barebacks.... Are they any Good?
http://www.cyclevisions.com/bag-moun...rebacks-cv139/
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04-02-2008, 06:33 AM
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04-04-2008, 03:39 PM
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RE: 2008 Fatboy Saddlebags
ORIGINAL: ickeyeddie
Hey traffic , i have a question for you . When i bought my detatchable backrest i told them i wanted the docking hardware for down the road when i add the bags also but mine have only 1 bushing on each stud . It's hard to tell from the pic , are they one solid piece or 2 bushings back to back with just a longer bolt thru the strut ? thanks
Hey traffic , i have a question for you . When i bought my detatchable backrest i told them i wanted the docking hardware for down the road when i add the bags also but mine have only 1 bushing on each stud . It's hard to tell from the pic , are they one solid piece or 2 bushings back to back with just a longer bolt thru the strut ? thanks
ORIGINAL: trafficjams
I havesimiliar style HDbags. They too have the 07-08 fatboy styling... BUT... mine are about 1200 cubic inches instead of the 860 cubic inch ones you are getting. You should look into the slightly bigger bags (HD part # 88306-07)
I also have the detachable backrest/luggage rack.
Here are some pics of the HD detachable kit made for both the bags and the backrest...
This first one shows the studs with two sets of black nylon bushings in each stud. The innermost bushing is for the detachable backrest. The outermost bushing is for the bags.
Here are a couple where you can see all three mounting studs... even the lower one...
Also... the rear directional relocation kit is shown in the above photos. As can be seen, Harley has improved the looks by making a nice tapered directional light mount instead of just a stud.
I love the detachable bags/kit. It's so easy for both the backrest and bags. I'm glad I got them.
Good luck with whatever route you choose to go.
I havesimiliar style HDbags. They too have the 07-08 fatboy styling... BUT... mine are about 1200 cubic inches instead of the 860 cubic inch ones you are getting. You should look into the slightly bigger bags (HD part # 88306-07)
I also have the detachable backrest/luggage rack.
Here are some pics of the HD detachable kit made for both the bags and the backrest...
This first one shows the studs with two sets of black nylon bushings in each stud. The innermost bushing is for the detachable backrest. The outermost bushing is for the bags.
Here are a couple where you can see all three mounting studs... even the lower one...
Also... the rear directional relocation kit is shown in the above photos. As can be seen, Harley has improved the looks by making a nice tapered directional light mount instead of just a stud.
I love the detachable bags/kit. It's so easy for both the backrest and bags. I'm glad I got them.
Good luck with whatever route you choose to go.
hd does make some chrome covers for detachable mounts. they slipare magnetic and hold pretty good, but unfortunately, they do not make them to cover the depth of the piggybacked detachable mounts for both backrest and bags. the appearance of the exposed studs does not really bother me that much. but i am still trying to find a "finished" solution when the bags are off.
#19
04-04-2008, 07:09 PM
RE: 2008 Fatboy Saddlebags
Yes the barebacks will work, I have the detachable sissy bar on my bike. Be awear they sell two different types, one for detachable sissy bar and one without. Make sure you get the correct kit, or the bolts will be too short. Very easy to install, took me 30 minutes holding a beer in one hand.
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