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Apr 14, 2016 | 01:56 PM

#11

foxtrapper

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Harley doesn't do any of us any favors by having the pins be soft aluminum. They deform pretty easily, and then don't lock in place securely.

Apr 14, 2016 | 02:39 PM

#12

JohnnyDrama

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I used these and would highly recommend them as a cheap solution:

http://www.jpcycles.com/product/724-...FZaXvQodT3sHsA

Apr 14, 2016 | 04:03 PM

#13

Super08

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I like those as no tools are required. I was looking around for some with ***** when I bought the hardware for mine.

Apr 14, 2016 | 11:02 PM

#14

bigrobinson

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From: Union Grove, Wi.

I did the Brukus fix yesterday. A little pricy but good quality. A buddy of mine had one stolen last week. Was having lunch, came out and it was gone. Just peace of mind for me.

Apr 15, 2016 | 04:12 AM

#15

nuages

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From: scotland

I use Bagger bolts....tey even give you a little ratchet allen key key for quick on off..works a treat.

Apr 15, 2016 | 04:25 AM

#16

just plain john

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I changed mine not out of fear of them falling off, but as an anti-theft deterrent

Apr 15, 2016 | 04:35 AM

#17

Rustrtal

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From: New York

Mine haven't fallen off before or after the recall.

Apr 15, 2016 | 07:00 AM

#18

Hate Work

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Have a 2011 SG. The OEM bag clips felt a little loose but installed an adhesive type bag liner which increased the 'thickness" of the bag where the clips attach the bags. The connection is very tight. With that said, I never had any bag come loose before I added the liner. Oh, and +1 on going to any hardware store and replacing the OEM setup if you are losing sleep over it.

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Apr 15, 2016 | 08:04 AM

#19

oakmossy

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hate these posts...I need to do something but i dont.

Apr 15, 2016 | 08:51 AM

#20

Super08

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hate Work

I think you are onto something with the thickness thing. I was thinking about it yesterday. I bet if I added a thin washer to the two of mine that felt mushy it would have made a difference. That way the pins would put more tension on the wire springs to hold them in the locked position.

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