Saddle Bags support installation

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Mar 5, 2008 | 09:25 AM

midav

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Saddle Bags support installation

What's the best way to install saddle bag supports? I have supports that require one part to be screwed on to the top shock bolt. My manual says that if I want to change my shocks I have to take out the lower shock bolt off and then the top, but for the saddle bags support I only need to remove the top shock bolt. What will happen if I remove just the top shock bolt? Can I do so without putting the bike on a lift?
thank you for the help

Mar 5, 2008 | 01:02 PM

mpaquette

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From: Ypsilanti, MI

RE: Saddle Bags support installation

Pull the top shock bolt out, attach your support, then put the bolt back in. Don't be surprised if you need a longer bolt. Perhaps your kit came with longer bolts. An extra set of hands would help. When I attempted to install saddlebag supports on my bike I needed an extra set of hands to get the shock bolt back in. Turns out I couldn't use the HD supports anyway because I have detachable sissy bar mounts.

Mar 5, 2008 | 07:31 PM

kawsakimx6

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From: NC....Charlotte

RE: Saddle Bags support installation

you should be fine, just take the bolt out one side at a time

Mar 5, 2008 | 07:35 PM

RATROD HOG

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RE: Saddle Bags support installation

extra set of hands is nice to install with out lift.
with bike on jiffy stand pull right shockbolt then install,then removeleft one will need to pull on fender to install left side ,it is the way its leaning

Mar 5, 2008 | 08:19 PM

tiger_rider

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RE: Saddle Bags support installation

If its the same as the one I had the second bolt in the support, the one towards the back of the bike, is the more difficult one. I could not get it into position without taking off both shocks and dropping the rear wheel an inch or so. If you do have to do this then a lift would be really useful.