Solo bag mount almost done
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From: Central Jersey
Interesting that it seems like yours mounts a full inch more forward than mine does on my Lo.. did you make a third bracket for the lower belt-guard hole too? I wasn't going to, but others had recommended that I do, so I just took a strip of the metal I made my plate with, bent it in to a J shape and bolted it on.. added that bit of extra stability and a little bit more peace of mind. It's ugly, but it's so low that no one can see it anyways, and even less since I painted everything black.
And yeah, if you used regular coupler nuts like I did (which you did, i just mean regular that they're not stainless or whatever).. it's a good idea to paint them (1 so they blend, and 2 so they don't oxidize or rust).. Otherwise I think it's pretty crazy that Leatherworks or whomever doesn't make these mounting plates to begin with.. especially since the damn straps (zip ties and a taped up swingarm) ate through the powdercoating on the swingarm.. really pissed me off.
And yeah, if you used regular coupler nuts like I did (which you did, i just mean regular that they're not stainless or whatever).. it's a good idea to paint them (1 so they blend, and 2 so they don't oxidize or rust).. Otherwise I think it's pretty crazy that Leatherworks or whomever doesn't make these mounting plates to begin with.. especially since the damn straps (zip ties and a taped up swingarm) ate through the powdercoating on the swingarm.. really pissed me off.
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Cruiser
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I don't think I could have gone an inch back like yours Jim since it would hit my axle. I did run a third mounting location. Just cut some flat stock and used a coupler and washers instead of bending it.
Road Captain
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From: South Texas
Warg did a write up on his plate with a parts list right here Pearl https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...scratches.html
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From: Central Jersey
Hoodie, 2 pairs of shorts, 2 pairs of socks, a beanie cap, 2 tshirts, toothbrush, and toothpaste..basically my weekend kit, i can stand wearing the same jeans for 3 days..oh well.
Looks like you've got the same bag as mine but fot some reason yours is mounted higher? Check out my photo album pictures to see the difference in its position. I used 7071 aluminum on the inside and some heavy duty 1/4 zip ties, this distributes the load evenly on the leather and doesn't put all the stress on just that little stripe of leather.
Intermediate
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From: Virginia
Can you still use a side mount license plate with a brake light if you have one of these side bags mounted in such a way?
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Sgt_Jim, I appreciate your response. I have no issue wearing a a pair of pants for 3 days, so your list works for me. The amount of clothes you carry is pretty much what I was hoping for. Now I want a swingarm bag even more. I am tired of strapping stuff to my handlebar and headlight.