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Old May 9, 2017 | 09:41 PM
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So my wife asked me about changing out the lids on our 2013 to the new style 2014 and up lids.

I know we can change out the bags with a little tweak but what about just the lids.

Has anyone tried this?

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Old May 9, 2017 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by GriffinDenim13FLHX

$500 is bit steep
 
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Old May 9, 2017 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by cookie_62
$500 is bit steep
Everything for a Harley-Davidson is a bit steep. We knew that going into the game.

Actually the price on it is:
New Harley Hardbag Lid Latch Conversion Kit
$249.97

But I too am not running out and grabbing one. I too would like to find something a little bit easier on the wallet.
 
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The new style lids go with the new style bags. They will not fit the old style bags by themselves.
 
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Old May 10, 2017 | 05:10 AM
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...And when I have the Mrs. with me, which means the Hammock seat, sissy bar and grab bars, that hinge setup won't clear the grab bars. I personally don't mind my bags. Not one lick of issues with latching nor difficulty in opening and closing the lids. I'll save the $500 for gas, food and drink.
 
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Old May 10, 2017 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Drifter-10
Ok
So my wife asked me about changing out the lids on our 2013 to the new style 2014 and up lids.

I know we can change out the bags with a little tweak but what about just the lids.

Has anyone tried this?

Thanks
Your wife needs a new bike - take her to your local dealer and let her loose.....
 
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lately I have been seeing complete rushmore bags sans the locks
for $300-$400 on craigslist from guys that have gone stretched with
speakered lids..


easier to do that quick bracket mod and just install the whole bag
and sell off your old ones to get some money back
 
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Originally Posted by GriffinDenim13FLHX
Anyone that does this will regret it. First hand experience.
 
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Originally Posted by nobodyknowsme
Anyone that does this will regret it. First hand experience.
Thanks for the heads up. Then I guess I will not go that route. What happened with your experience with the product?
I would like to be able to make the bag just open with one hand and a simple flip open and close no special dip and tuck to shut and open like now.
 
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