Installing Saddlebags - help please
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Installing Saddlebags - help please
I'm installing some bags (90342-04a) on my sporty. The front of the bracket mounts to the shock. The instrauctions aren't completely clear. the bracket goes on the outside of the shock - right? also, is it necessary to disconnect the bottom of the shock? Seems like I should not have to mess with the bottom to do this...
Do I really have to lift the bike for this install? I just realized my floorjack is too big and I am now SOL...
If anyone has done this any help would be great - just fiished the layown plate and turn signal relo - what a PITA! Just little PITAs but lots of them!!
Thanks,
Dave
Do I really have to lift the bike for this install? I just realized my floorjack is too big and I am now SOL...
If anyone has done this any help would be great - just fiished the layown plate and turn signal relo - what a PITA! Just little PITAs but lots of them!!
Thanks,
Dave
Last edited by dnspuente; Jul 5, 2010 at 03:26 PM. Reason: Added comment
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Yes, the bracket goes on the outside of the shock and yes those instructions are pretty bad. I did end up taking the bottom of the shock loose...it did make it a little easier.
Try to get a friend to tilt the bike over and then slide the jack under...that's how i got my jack under there.
Try to get a friend to tilt the bike over and then slide the jack under...that's how i got my jack under there.
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Harbor Freight sells a good MC jack for under $100 if you have a store near you. I had one for years, but sold it a while back. Now I'm kicking myself since I'll have to get another one.
Good luck on this install. Please post a pic when done, because I need to get some bags for mine and I wanna see what they look like on a Sporty.
Good luck on this install. Please post a pic when done, because I need to get some bags for mine and I wanna see what they look like on a Sporty.
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Finished product
A little late but here are picks of the finished product. Turn signals moved and bags on....
I got real luck - went to sears to get the cheap jack - but got the expensive one for 77 from the return pile - perfect shape - can't beat that!
David
I got real luck - went to sears to get the cheap jack - but got the expensive one for 77 from the return pile - perfect shape - can't beat that!
David
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