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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 01:29 PM
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Is there a kit to convert the lid of the saddle bags from the old latch to the New latch?
 
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 04:55 PM
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Long story short, no.
 
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Welcome to HDF. The new bags are entirely new! It's not just the latches that are different.
 
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They are also bigger.
 
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welcome to hdf. The new bags are entirely new! It's not just the latches that are different.
the hardware and mounting is the same, correct? So you can do a complete swap?
 
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the hardware and mounting is the same, correct? So you can do a complete swap?
Yes, but believe the front bracket has to be shifted over a bit.
 
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I would love to get a set of the new bags for my 2004 Road King.
 
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I would love to get a set of the new bags for my 2004 Road King.
Anything is possible... With the proper application of money.
 
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