Saddlebag Supports
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From: Orange VA
RE: Saddlebag Supports
AHAA!!! I figured out the problem....I think. You have the quick disconnect hardware on our bike for sissy bar, luggage rack, etc. That hardware conflicts with the bag supports. It's one or the other. I have the quick disconnect too.
All we need to do is get Harley to make an inexpensive version of those Ghost Brackets from Scooterworks but make them mount using the quick release hardware.
All we need to do is get Harley to make an inexpensive version of those Ghost Brackets from Scooterworks but make them mount using the quick release hardware.
ORIGINAL: mpaquette
Great pics! That looks like what I am searching for. How does your sissy bar mount? Is it detachable? I ask because mine is detachable and has quick mounts on the outside of the chrome piece where your saddle bag support connects.
Great pics! That looks like what I am searching for. How does your sissy bar mount? Is it detachable? I ask because mine is detachable and has quick mounts on the outside of the chrome piece where your saddle bag support connects.
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Road Master
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From: Ypsilanti, MI
RE: Saddlebag Supports
As of yet I have not heard back from JPCycle or the person on EBay with the support brackets. I'm off to Florida for a much needed vacation. I'll check back when I return next week. Happy riding!
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Road Master
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From: Ypsilanti, MI
RE: Saddlebag Supports
I am back from vacation and have not heard back from Ebay or JPCycle regarding the supports. Perhaps you are right in that I am not able to use the supports because of the quick disconnect sissy bar mounts. I'm thinking what I am looking for does not exist (yet).
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Road Master
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From: Ypsilanti, MI
RE: Saddlebag Supports
I just heard from JPCycle, their response is below.
"I am sure that all saddlebag supports will require turn signal relocation. Without drilling a new hole in the fender, this is the only place you have to bolt them. It is not a tough operation to relocate the signals. I would say you are better off biting the bullet and relocating the signals, than running the bags without a support and having them catch in the rear wheel wile you are going down the road.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me. You can reply to this message or call me at 800-397-4844. If you reply, be sure and include a copy of all previous messages.
Thanks for writing,
Izzy
Technical Support
J&P Cycles"
"I am sure that all saddlebag supports will require turn signal relocation. Without drilling a new hole in the fender, this is the only place you have to bolt them. It is not a tough operation to relocate the signals. I would say you are better off biting the bullet and relocating the signals, than running the bags without a support and having them catch in the rear wheel wile you are going down the road.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me. You can reply to this message or call me at 800-397-4844. If you reply, be sure and include a copy of all previous messages.
Thanks for writing,
Izzy
Technical Support
J&P Cycles"
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From: Orange VA
RE: Saddlebag Supports
At bike week I talked to a guy from American Eagle Leatherworks. LINK
They have some really nice bags. But they ought to be - very pricey....$500+. They make quick release brackets for their bags. They can also be applied to any bag. They do make a bracket for Sportsters. The good news is they are compatible with the Harley quick release hardware. You can use quick release bags and a quick release item (sissy bar, etc) at the same time. They provide a new bolt assembly for the forward quick release point. The rear one uses the hole for the turn signal. Bad news is they still require relocation of turn signals. I really liked their setup but its just too much for me to spend on bags and I don't want to relocate turn signals.
I kept looking until.....My solution for bags that work without relocating turn signals AND providing quick release capability: BAGS K28 (pic attached) - large PVC saddle bag with rivet & concho detail. This black 14" x 12" x 6" saddle bag comes with an easy-zip mounting as well as a hidden zip-off feature.
I cut and resewed (is that a word??? sewed again) the middle section tailored to fit the sporty fender. Looks good. I can still use the quick release hardware. The zippers act as my quick release function for the bags. They even fit with a solo seat.
[IMG]local://upfiles/5927/9A3BF22C1EC74F7693F686620704E8C7.jpg[/IMG]
They have some really nice bags. But they ought to be - very pricey....$500+. They make quick release brackets for their bags. They can also be applied to any bag. They do make a bracket for Sportsters. The good news is they are compatible with the Harley quick release hardware. You can use quick release bags and a quick release item (sissy bar, etc) at the same time. They provide a new bolt assembly for the forward quick release point. The rear one uses the hole for the turn signal. Bad news is they still require relocation of turn signals. I really liked their setup but its just too much for me to spend on bags and I don't want to relocate turn signals.
I kept looking until.....My solution for bags that work without relocating turn signals AND providing quick release capability: BAGS K28 (pic attached) - large PVC saddle bag with rivet & concho detail. This black 14" x 12" x 6" saddle bag comes with an easy-zip mounting as well as a hidden zip-off feature.
I cut and resewed (is that a word??? sewed again) the middle section tailored to fit the sporty fender. Looks good. I can still use the quick release hardware. The zippers act as my quick release function for the bags. They even fit with a solo seat.
[IMG]local://upfiles/5927/9A3BF22C1EC74F7693F686620704E8C7.jpg[/IMG]
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Road Master
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From: Ypsilanti, MI
RE: Saddlebag Supports
Thanks for everyones input. I do not wish to relocate my rear signals so at this point I think I am SOL. Oh well. Here are some pics of my current setup. It's just a pain to untie the bags when I want to clean the bike. I tied the front to the shock coils and the rear to the turn signals.
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From: Orange VA
RE: Saddlebag Supports
That looks like a pretty common sense approach - only using the shock bolt. If you have throw over bags, the saddle part will hold the bags in place. Do you happen to have a link?
ORIGINAL: ronn39
Some guy was making these and selling them on eBay. Don't know if he still does or not.
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Some guy was making these and selling them on eBay. Don't know if he still does or not.
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