New style bag latches on older bike?
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New style bag latches on older bike?
Hey all,
I am curious if its possible to put the new latch style on my new bags going onto my 07 king. I know it is possible, it would just take some drilling etc. but does anyone know if the latches are just replaceable or how I could go about doing this? I got new stretched bags and the new style latches feel better to me. The older style kind of feels flimsy.
I am curious if its possible to put the new latch style on my new bags going onto my 07 king. I know it is possible, it would just take some drilling etc. but does anyone know if the latches are just replaceable or how I could go about doing this? I got new stretched bags and the new style latches feel better to me. The older style kind of feels flimsy.
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Hey all,
I am curious if its possible to put the new latch style on my new bags going onto my 07 king. I know it is possible, it would just take some drilling etc. but does anyone know if the latches are just replaceable or how I could go about doing this? I got new stretched bags and the new style latches feel better to me. The older style kind of feels flimsy.
I am curious if its possible to put the new latch style on my new bags going onto my 07 king. I know it is possible, it would just take some drilling etc. but does anyone know if the latches are just replaceable or how I could go about doing this? I got new stretched bags and the new style latches feel better to me. The older style kind of feels flimsy.
If you are talking about putting the toilet handle style: latch from the new rushmores on an older bike I do not believe it will work. it would be like trying to turn your house entry door into a garage door....
They are two different animals
They are two different animals
The Rushmore bags are shaped differently than the previous year models. I'm not seeing how that it would work unless allot of fabrication is involved. I wonder if the Rushmore bags would fit on an older model? Then one could buy a used set.
My friend just bought a 14 Switchback. Even though the bags are smaller than Ultra/Glide bags, I would have thought they would have the new style latches. I really dislike the old system after owning my Rushmore for a year.
My friend just bought a 14 Switchback. Even though the bags are smaller than Ultra/Glide bags, I would have thought they would have the new style latches. I really dislike the old system after owning my Rushmore for a year.
It can be bad too! I walked into the Dealer last April looking to buy a 2010-2013 Ultra with low miles. After looking over a Rushmore for about 30 minutes, I developed a full blown Itch all over. It came on quick. It was BAD! The only relief was, when I made myself a Rushmore owner an hour later. I'm ok now!
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Love the reference to "toilet handle style", dats funny.
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This place sells the hardware kit and it says if fits the older style lids also.
http://www.fairingplus.com/harley-pa...ch-system.html
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http://www.fairingplus.com/harley-pa...ch-system.html
You should be able to copy and past this link.
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This place sells the hardware kit and it says if fits the older style lids also.
http://www.fairingplus.com/harley-pa...ch-system.html
You should be able to copy and past this link.
http://www.fairingplus.com/harley-pa...ch-system.html
You should be able to copy and past this link.