Barebacks or EasyBrackets?? Opinions please!
Road Master
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From: Mebane, NC
If you're looking for a clean set up Bubba's is hard to beat. You can use Bubba's bolts and keep the Harley deatachable hardware and your bags will mount right up to the bolt or you can use Bubba's bolts and detachable sideplates and your bags will move even closer to the bike. I looked at all the systems and the one thing I didn't like was how far out the bags were. I went with Bubba's set up and my bags mount about 1/2 inch(appox thickness of the mounting bolt head) off the strutts. Very clean! I'll try to get some pictures today... weather permitting.
Here's the website http://www.bubbasbrake.com/xcart/home.php
Here's the website http://www.bubbasbrake.com/xcart/home.php
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HH,
I have been back and forth between Bubbas and Barebacks systems. So you are saying that Bubbas system will mount the bags closer to the detachable hardware than Bareback's. That was my deciding factor.
Also, the bolts that hold the bag to the center tapped bolt; enough thread into to the center tapped bolt for a secure hold?
Thanks,
TK
I have been back and forth between Bubbas and Barebacks systems. So you are saying that Bubbas system will mount the bags closer to the detachable hardware than Bareback's. That was my deciding factor.
Also, the bolts that hold the bag to the center tapped bolt; enough thread into to the center tapped bolt for a secure hold?
Thanks,
TK
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Mebane, NC
HH,
I have been back and forth between Bubbas and Barebacks systems. So you are saying that Bubbas system will mount the bags closer to the detachable hardware than Bareback's. That was my deciding factor.
Also, the bolts that hold the bag to the center tapped bolt; enough thread into to the center tapped bolt for a secure hold?
Thanks,
TK
I have been back and forth between Bubbas and Barebacks systems. So you are saying that Bubbas system will mount the bags closer to the detachable hardware than Bareback's. That was my deciding factor.
Also, the bolts that hold the bag to the center tapped bolt; enough thread into to the center tapped bolt for a secure hold?
Thanks,
TK
The bareback system are bolts that replace your bolts that come with the Harley hardware. These bolt have end that stick out about 1/2 inch and there is another bolt that mounts to the bag and has a spring loaded end on it. When you use this system your bags will set out appox an additional 5/8 -3/4 inch past the end of your detachable hardware. These are estimated as I do not have this system to actually measure, I'm going from memory when I was researching the best system.
Last edited by harleyheaven; Dec 1, 2009 at 03:21 PM. Reason: addition
Road Master
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From: Mebane, NC
I checked out Bubba's system, but it looked like it was for hard bags which I don't have. Mine are THESE and bolt on....unless I'm missing something.
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Tryed calling a couple times today with no answer.
I did find the system for the bags "like" mine on their website here. They don't list my bike on there either. It's all Heritage and Fatboys. No Softail Customs. Maybe because the two bolts that hold my bags on aren't both on the inside of the bag. The rear one is on the outside of the bag and the front one is inside the bag. I won't be able to use Bubba's retainer/locking clip to keep the bolts from coming loose. Nice looking system though!
I did find the system for the bags "like" mine on their website here. They don't list my bike on there either. It's all Heritage and Fatboys. No Softail Customs. Maybe because the two bolts that hold my bags on aren't both on the inside of the bag. The rear one is on the outside of the bag and the front one is inside the bag. I won't be able to use Bubba's retainer/locking clip to keep the bolts from coming loose. Nice looking system though!
Last edited by FXSTC_Bill; Dec 2, 2009 at 12:54 PM.
Road Captain
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From: Louisiana
I have the Barebacks for mine and love them. They do stick out about an inch or so from the struts, but not a biggie for me. I also got the chrome caps for them, so when not riding with bags, they clean up the look nicely.
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Ditto.
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Can you post pics? I have a 2010 Heritage and just ordered the Barebacks.