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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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Has anyone tried or have any experience with Viking saddlebags. Mounting, quality or any other info appreciated. They seem very inexpensive for what they appear to be.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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OK, well I received the bags and if anyones interested they look great like original and for 5 times less than HD bags, I'd say I scored a Home Run.
 
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I just installed a set last weekend they look great on my '01 Heritage.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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Did you have to relocate the rear signals? I didnt get the relo kit as they promised, so I'm waiting to install when I get it. Did you use the permanent or throwover method? Any tips or something you might have done different? Thanks
 
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I did not have to relocate my turn signals. I purchased the quick connect kit.

The installation kits do not come with any templates to mount the bags. If I

had to do it over I think I would have made a template to follow. Take your time and make sure that your bike is level. If you have a lift or table it will make it easier to work on I used my buddies car lift and that caused some minor problems. I drilled the first bag and I set the other bag along side to make the holes and they came out perfect. There is a video on youtube showing how to install them.

I'm going to post some pictures in a few minutes I hope.
 
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Pictures would be helpful!!!!!
 
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I added three pictures hope they help.

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I love the profile but DAYUM,, those things are like outriggers with those brackets. There must be a better way to mount them closer.
 
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I would have thought then when you purchase a set of bags they would be bolted right on without having to drill your own mounting holes.
 
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They come with a hard mount kit that will bring the bags closer to the fender.
I opted for the quick disconnect brackets.
 
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