bag mounts
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OK guys and gals, which quick release bag mount is the best?
While having the least obvious mounting bolts with the bags off.
Looking to run 70% bags off to 30% bags [overnight trips] on a 05 deluxe.
Thanks for you input
While having the least obvious mounting bolts with the bags off.
Looking to run 70% bags off to 30% bags [overnight trips] on a 05 deluxe.
Thanks for you input
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Cool! I am very curious about bubba's, it sounds like they might be the least visible when bags are off.
I can't tell anything from their web site. I also have the detach. HD backrest set-up to deal with.
Thanks again for your input!
I can't tell anything from their web site. I also have the detach. HD backrest set-up to deal with.
Thanks again for your input!
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RE: bag mounts
Well you seen my Bareback system. It is a easy set up with the Back rest hardware included. I think it is very clean looking as well. I also have a 05 Deluxe and ride 90% with no bags so I can relate to your desire for the clean look. I can't speak for other systems. I did have EZ brackets and I did not like them. The bags set out from the bike too much for my liking with them. Good luck and post pictures and opinions when your done. Good luck.
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Thanks for the reply!
I think that it will be barebacks or bubba's.
They seem to keep the bags the closest to the bike with out rubbing.
I will post pistures when I get them all set up.
Thanks again, you all save a lot of extra footwork!
I think that it will be barebacks or bubba's.
They seem to keep the bags the closest to the bike with out rubbing.
I will post pistures when I get them all set up.
Thanks again, you all save a lot of extra footwork!
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RE: bag mounts
One more question for IReady. Are those kuryakyn pass. footboards? and how did you mount them? I have been looking for a way [other than the HD mounts] to mount pass. floorboards that sit above the SE 16 gauge pipes instead of outside of them.
RE: bag mounts
Bubba brackes are probaley the less visible. ghost brackes leave a lot of room between the strut and bags so do most of the others
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RE: bag mounts
I've got Barebacks from Cyclevisions. Love 'em. For me, the best choice. And no re-location issues.
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RE: bag mounts
Today I installed the Bubba's setup on my '07 Heritage. I also used their detachable uprights. The bags are very close to the fender struts. I would say with this setup (Bubba's uprights) the bags are closer to the bike than with the HD detachable uprights. My bags are within a 1/4 inch of the uprights which is a bit closer than with the stock setup. With the HD detachable uprights they will be a bit further out because the HD detatch kit is thicker than the Bubba's. Either way, they are very close to the bike.
There are a couple options on how to handle the forward strut on the '07 Heritage, the one I used is simply a chrome nut that is tethered to the strut. The other is some kind of "crow's foot" that sits on the passenger foot peg mount. I believe that require you to change the strut on the bag which I didn't want to do. Be sure to call Jim or Rick at Bubba's when you order and discuss it. Very friendly and helpful guys!
I had the Easy Brackets on my Low Rider and didn't like them because they set the bags out 1 1/2 inches or more.
Jim
There are a couple options on how to handle the forward strut on the '07 Heritage, the one I used is simply a chrome nut that is tethered to the strut. The other is some kind of "crow's foot" that sits on the passenger foot peg mount. I believe that require you to change the strut on the bag which I didn't want to do. Be sure to call Jim or Rick at Bubba's when you order and discuss it. Very friendly and helpful guys!
I had the Easy Brackets on my Low Rider and didn't like them because they set the bags out 1 1/2 inches or more.
Jim