Swing Arm Saddlebag
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Swing Arm Saddlebag
I have a 2013 Blackline. I just got the left side swing arm saddlebag.
Has anyone had to trim the lid flap because of the left foot peg? It seems the cover is big and it restricts the foot peg from being pushed down, without moving the lid out of the way. And the bag is back as far as it will go.
If you trimmed it, what did you use? Knife? Box cutter? Tin snips? Saw? Or just leave it like it is and move it, when you need to?
It's not a major problem but more of a nuisance.
Has anyone had to trim the lid flap because of the left foot peg? It seems the cover is big and it restricts the foot peg from being pushed down, without moving the lid out of the way. And the bag is back as far as it will go.
If you trimmed it, what did you use? Knife? Box cutter? Tin snips? Saw? Or just leave it like it is and move it, when you need to?
It's not a major problem but more of a nuisance.
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are you sure you don't have it mounted too far forward? On my FatBoy Lo, there's like a 2-3 inch gap between the bag and the footpeg.
Also, side note, if you haven't already, do yourself a favor and get some good 3M Super 33+ tape or something and wrap your swingarm.. those leather straps, (or zip ties if you switch to them) will eat straight through the powdercoat on the swingarm down to the bare metal faster than you can imagine.
Also, side note, if you haven't already, do yourself a favor and get some good 3M Super 33+ tape or something and wrap your swingarm.. those leather straps, (or zip ties if you switch to them) will eat straight through the powdercoat on the swingarm down to the bare metal faster than you can imagine.
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Sgt...the rear of the bag is up against the axle nut, so it's as far back as it can go.
There was some "rubber" protectors for the frame in the bag. I thought about tie wraps because the fastening straps are a pain to fasten. I think the straps are nylon.
And Semper Fi Mac!
There was some "rubber" protectors for the frame in the bag. I thought about tie wraps because the fastening straps are a pain to fasten. I think the straps are nylon.
And Semper Fi Mac!
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Pictures?
Mine is up against the axle nut almost but still clearance for the foot peg.
Another mounting option is to make a hard mount which u would bolt to frame. Then bolt ur bag to it.
Mine came with leather straps that never seemed tight. Followd someone elses idea and made the rigid mount. Best thing ever.
Also for my rear pegs I used some kury 2 or 3" offsets on the passenger pegs. Tired of shoe burns on my pipes. Also moved left side peg for foot clearance on the solo bag
Mine is up against the axle nut almost but still clearance for the foot peg.
Another mounting option is to make a hard mount which u would bolt to frame. Then bolt ur bag to it.
Mine came with leather straps that never seemed tight. Followd someone elses idea and made the rigid mount. Best thing ever.
Also for my rear pegs I used some kury 2 or 3" offsets on the passenger pegs. Tired of shoe burns on my pipes. Also moved left side peg for foot clearance on the solo bag
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Which brand bag are you using. I have a friend here with the harley one and and rides solo so he just pulled the pegs off all together. My LaRosa has no issues and went on ok minus the pain of using the leather straps it came with. Other then that the pegs work and I have no issues with anything else since the install
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Which brand bag are you using. I have a friend here with the harley one and and rides solo so he just pulled the pegs off all together. My LaRosa has no issues and went on ok minus the pain of using the leather straps it came with. Other then that the pegs work and I have no issues with anything else since the install
And if my wife didn't like riding, I wouldn't worry about it. I showed it to her today and she was surprised the lid stuck out like it does. You can see it in my picture album.
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I'd just take it to a leather worker and see if they can cut 1/2" off for you, or take the entire bag back to HD and ask them to compare it to another bag..because yeah, it's not supposed to stick out that far.
All the harley ones I have seen stick out, so it's up to you but I would try and return it and just order a LaRosa bag or another from somewhere else. You already paid good money for the harley and then there will be a charge for the leather shop to mod it, return and pick out a different bag for a much lower price LaRosas are all over eBay starting at around 119 I believe, just a thought.