Saddlebag Fasteners
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 201
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From: Kiel, Wisconsin
Only cost a few dollars & have had no problems with them coming
loose . I keep a ball end allen wrench where i can get the bags off in
just a minute . Yes bag removal is a little slower than stock fasteners ,
but they are way more secure so therefore one less thing to worry about .
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
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That is why I am replacing them. Not because someone might steal my bags.
Club Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 66,126
Likes: 51,453
From: Niles Canyon Ca.
Yeah I can see modifying or replacing with something slimmer in the near future, nice setup just too big.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 25,310
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From: Eastern NE
Don't drink the KoolAid, like I did back in the day. Yes, I dumped $25 into the Brukus kit ( http://brukus.com/saddlebagsecure-fo...touring-bikes/ ) only to later find it could be easily replicated at most hardware stores for a fraction of the cost...can even upgrade to the newer fancy plastic *****. The install is way too easy as well. The only perks I have from my kit are (1) the swanky little tool and (2) came with seat screw too (wow). Again, head to your local HW and save...JMO.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,430
Likes: 239
From: northeast
yep cost me $11.56 at ace hardware with stainless allen head bolts
did a parts list up for my web site
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
I gotta say ... This subject is right up there with "gas cap placement" and "oil choices" ... When the topic of "beating a dead horse" comes up, this is the first thing I think of.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 132
Likes: 7
From: Ma.
I was given a set of REDA's they hold the bag on fine, not that my stock zeus clips didn't, they work on air planes to race cars should hold a saddle bag but the fear of a scum bag with a pry is always there. The problem I have with the REDA's is you put them on crank them down and after a while mine loosen just enough to squeak, drives me nuts, the ***** will be replaced with allen bolts. Save yourself the money and go to an auto parts store.