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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 08:20 PM
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I have a 2015 SGS and the left side saddle bag is rattling and it's driving me nuts, checked all the bolts,grommets and washers but can't get it to quit..please help
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 08:35 PM
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Here's a link to an old thread regarding the same problem. Hope you can find a solution.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/new-r...ose-15sgs.html
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 08:50 PM
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Did you check to make sure the 2 rubber seats on the bottom of the bag that isolate it from the support bar are intact?
 
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Old Nov 26, 2016 | 09:06 PM
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Same issue with mine, I bought those **** bolts to secure them.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2016 | 09:54 AM
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Same issue with mine, I bought those **** bolts to secure them.
I did the same on my 01, also went through all the hard ware to make sure it was all snug.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2016 | 10:29 AM
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Make sure its not the baffle inside the left slip on. Mine seemed like it was the bag too until I got to shaking things around and found out the baffle was loose
 
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Old Nov 28, 2016 | 11:15 AM
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I had a similar problem on my older bike, cured with nuts and bolts with penny washers!
 
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Old Nov 28, 2016 | 11:51 AM
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I took the strap brackets off (the strap over the seat) and forgot to put one of the bolts back in and it caused a very annoying rattle. I stuck it back in and tightened it up and wala, no more rattle.
 
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