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Old May 15, 2012 | 02:42 PM
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I have a 2004 Heritage and looking for the quick release bag options. I like the option of removing the bags but would like to speed up the process. I also want a finished look once the bags are removed the magnetized thread covers or equivelent are preferred.
What is available?


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Old May 15, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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EZ Brackets work well and dont leave much on the bike. Ghost brackets are pretty much the same.

http://www.easybrackets.com/

Shop around they can be found for less
 
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Old May 15, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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Cyclevisions Barebacks, they work great! Do yourself a favor and get the ones with the quick connect for the sissybar incase you find a little cutie who wants to join ya but doesn't want to ride her own sled!! I had to buy both sets because of this mistake!
 
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Old May 15, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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And when you have the bags off, where are you gonna put your stuff?
 
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Old May 15, 2012 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 2AMGuy
And when you have the bags off, where are you gonna put your stuff?

What stuff? You're too busy lookin 'KEWL' riding around with no bags to care!


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Old May 16, 2012 | 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 2AMGuy
And when you have the bags off, where are you gonna put your stuff?
You could get a pocketbook

 
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Old May 17, 2012 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Jd Swiper
Cyclevisions Barebacks, they work great! Do yourself a favor and get the ones with the quick connect for the sissybar incase you find a little cutie who wants to join ya but doesn't want to ride her own sled!! I had to buy both sets because of this mistake!
Thank you for the replies
 
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Old May 18, 2012 | 03:41 PM
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I have a 04 heritage and when i got it there was a quick release system.

It was apparently a crap system and my bag fell off twice, so i ordered a $30 kit from HD which lets me bolt the bags right to the bike. Im assuming its the OEM setup, but I have no idea.

removing 2 bolts is no problem for me, in exchange for the peace of mind that my bags are still there after a nice bump

PS, this is not the typical case .. tons of people love the QR systems, i just happen to have some bad luck i suppose.
 
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I put the EZ Brackets on my 08 Heritage & they come with a positive locking system. They worked great & I really liked them fwiw.
 
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Old May 19, 2012 | 04:51 AM
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With all the bags being stoled off the bikes anymore I don't want to make it too easy for the thief's to remove them.

Mine comes off in less than 5 mins with the stock brackets,, fast nuff for me.




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