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Didn't think I had any rubber spacers on my bags but you guys had me thinking maybe I'm getting senile. Had to go check. Nope, no rubber spacers on my 08 Heritage. Maybe I had them before I put the docking hardware on but I don't recall any.
Agreed. I had a 2000 Heritage before this 03. I have 2017 saddlebags on this one.
(That I just happen to hate a little less than the stock 03 studded out bags)
I'm not aware of any rubber spacers on any of them
Do you have the quick release on the backrest ? Thats the only thing I can think of.
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