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Heritage Softail, Quick Release Saddlebag brackets, Any experience or suggestions?

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Old May 17, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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It works quite well with the detachable sissy bar - every thing is nice & tight/close together. I can't recall if it's a "one size fits all" kit or not - the folks there @ boss bags are very good to deal with and they can set you straight - I've dealt with them on a couple of occasions this kit & also had them line my bags so they don't get saggy.
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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Thanks for the input! Definitely gonna check it out!
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rkeith01
Here's a comparison picture that I took while I was installing that illustrates the difference between the Boss Bags setup (left side of bike) vs the Cycle Visions Barebacks (right side) of bike. I'm also running the quick detach sissy bar so it can't fit in exactly flush to the bike.
Wow that is quite a difference...now this has gotten me interested for sure
 
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Old May 17, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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But I have to admit $225 is steep
 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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I have a 2002 Heritage with a detachable backrest.

Does anyone know if I can run a 150 rear tire with the Boss Bags or Cycle Visions quick release hardware?

Thanks.
 
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Old May 18, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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I run the barebacks with a detachable backrest the bolts on mine don't stick into the fender buy more than a thread if at all.
 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by rkeith01
lionsqrne-
It works quite well with the detachable sissy bar - every thing is nice & tight/close together. I can't recall if it's a "one size fits all" kit or not - the folks there @ boss bags are very good to deal with and they can set you straight - I've dealt with them on a couple of occasions this kit & also had them line my bags so they don't get saggy.
Are you using these brackets with Boss bags or with the stock HD bags?
 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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I am using the Ghost - Edge Brackets and like them real well !! They lock to !
http://www.ghostbrackets.com/content/view/70/31/
 
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Bubba's Brake. Keep the bag the closest to the bike and the least noticeable when the bags are off.

 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Greggle
Bubba's Brake. Keep the bag the closest to the bike and the least noticeable when the bags are off.
Looks great with the bags off. Any pictures with the bags on?
 
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