Hard bag latches
Hard bag latches
I recently bought OEM hard bags with lids. I also ordered an after market latch kit. The lids and bags have no pre drilled holes for the after market latch kit I also purchased. Can anyone advise what type of task I have ahead of me? I have to get the items painted, installing the latch kit is that something I can ask the painter to install? Is it a hard job? I NEED ADVICE!!!
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I would drill it and fit them before it gets painted.
Sorry if I am stating the obvious. Assuming the new latches are designed to fit in the existing HD holes, can you borrow someones stock bag and latch for reference or templet making?
Sorry if I am stating the obvious. Assuming the new latches are designed to fit in the existing HD holes, can you borrow someones stock bag and latch for reference or templet making?
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just a heads up most of the latch guys send templates with the latch and hardware kit. As mentioned I would wait till they came in and see whats included and go from there
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Here's my analogy: I would not commit to a female unless I knew it would "fit". Put it together, then "commit".
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You're not giving us much to work with! I would expect any Harley bags to come pre-drilled for latches etc. If yours have no holes drilled in them that begs the question - are they genuinely stock? As for the aftermarket latches you have, what brand are they? I expect they are intended to fit pre-drilled cases, which is why they have no instructions. Contact the supplier to get some guidance on what they are designed to fit.