HD hard leather saddlebags -- how do i get them off?
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RE: HD hard leather saddlebags -- how do i get them off?
ORIGINAL: GothMetalGuitarist
It's not like HD to make a product that you would need to take the wheel off or unbolt the shocks and jack the bike to take on and off.
It's not like HD to make a product that you would need to take the wheel off or unbolt the shocks and jack the bike to take on and off.
When I decided I didn't like the look of saddlebags, I removed them and very carefully hacksawed off the bolts from the detachable kit I had ordered - rather than pay to have the rear dropped again..
It's poor design for sure and Harley should know better..I guess they assume you will have the dealer install them [:'(]
Using the standard mounts that come with products like the rigid bags you could probably thread the head inside the bags - however, you may have a little of the excess bolt protruding inside the bag instead of under the wheel well.
Of course the best solution would be a different bolt configuration packaged with Harley saddlebag accessories.
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RE: HD hard leather saddlebags -- how do i get them off?
ORIGINAL: jterp
Well, yes I guess I could cut the bolts -- but then I could never use the saddlebags again. I would like to keep the parts in tact. The bolt went in -- so there has to be a way to get it out -- I just can't see a way to do it without removing the shocks.
Well, yes I guess I could cut the bolts -- but then I could never use the saddlebags again. I would like to keep the parts in tact. The bolt went in -- so there has to be a way to get it out -- I just can't see a way to do it without removing the shocks.
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RE: HD hard leather saddlebags -- how do i get them off?
I stuck my hand up a bunch of hardbag-packin' Harleys today, and each one was different! Some were bolted like yours, others had a nut inside the fender. Hmmmmm.
You could have a machine shop make a long stud, threaded on both ends so you could run it in from the outside, then use a nylock nut or two jam nuts inside the fender. NOTE: Don't use stainless bolts and nuts together as they tend to gall, unless you use an anti-sieze compound. Just a thought.
You could have a machine shop make a long stud, threaded on both ends so you could run it in from the outside, then use a nylock nut or two jam nuts inside the fender. NOTE: Don't use stainless bolts and nuts together as they tend to gall, unless you use an anti-sieze compound. Just a thought.
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RE: HD hard leather saddlebags -- how do i get them off?
ORIGINAL: olesalt
To install mine I had to use a scissors jack to raise the bike and remove the top shock bolts (T-50 Torx) and let the wheel drop. When the bolts are out, lower the jack and the shocks will return to their original position...rebolt.
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To install mine I had to use a scissors jack to raise the bike and remove the top shock bolts (T-50 Torx) and let the wheel drop. When the bolts are out, lower the jack and the shocks will return to their original position...rebolt.
Olesalt
Is it easy to get the bike back into position to put the shock back on ? A spring compressor isn't needed?
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RE: HD hard leather saddlebags -- how do i get them off?
Did you try deflating the tire to get the bolts off? Then you could just have to reinflate to put them back on. Still a pain but a possibility.
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RE: HD hard leather saddlebags -- how do i get them off?
ORIGINAL: nobody special
Did you try deflating the tire to get the bolts off? Then you could just have to reinflate to put them back on. Still a pain but a possibility.
Did you try deflating the tire to get the bolts off? Then you could just have to reinflate to put them back on. Still a pain but a possibility.
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RE: HD hard leather saddlebags -- how do i get them off?
The rear tire should drop enough to remove the bolt just by using a scissor jack.
at least it has every time ive done it.
at least it has every time ive done it.
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RE: HD hard leather saddlebags -- how do i get them off?
ORIGINAL: Mr springer
The rear tire should drop enough to remove the bolt just by using a scissor jack.
at least it has every time ive done it.
The rear tire should drop enough to remove the bolt just by using a scissor jack.
at least it has every time ive done it.
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