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Aug 30, 2007 | 09:06 AM

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Motown_HOG

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RE: Saddlebag latch Inserts

I've got the latch inserts on my Street Glide and like them. But now I am going with a blacked out look on the SG. Does anyone make a black insert for the latches?

Aug 30, 2007 | 10:45 AM

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rome304

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RE: Saddlebag latch Inserts

small flat plastic pry reflector off prevent scratching.

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Aug 30, 2007 | 11:53 AM

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xxxflhrci

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RE: Saddlebag latch Inserts

You can get a cheapo heat gun at Harbor Freight. When they go on sale, they are about 10 bucks. You can do things with a heat gun, that you could never do with a hair dryer..........You can also easily ruin things also. Be careful around paint with a heat gun. It doesn't take much to blister the paint.

Aug 30, 2007 | 04:23 PM

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hoz88

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RE: Saddlebag latch Inserts

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ORIGINAL: Motown_HOG

I've got the latch inserts on my Street Glide and like them. But now I am going with a blacked out look on the SG. Does anyone make a black insert for the latches?

Not that I know of, but if you send them to me I'll powder coat them for you.

Aug 30, 2007 | 05:50 PM

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screws4156

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RE: Saddlebag latch Inserts

A little heat and alittle pressure and they come right off. Be sure to clean the ating surface before installation

Aug 30, 2007 | 07:16 PM

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AZ HARLEY

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RE: Saddlebag latch Inserts

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ORIGINAL: Motown_HOG

I've got the latch inserts on my Street Glide and like them. But now I am going with a blacked out look on the SG. Does anyone make a black insert for the latches?

I was ready to pull mine off but I thought it would look like something is missing without them.
I may pick up a can of "Spray-on Window Tint" and give them a few coats for a "blacked-out" look.

Sep 3, 2007 | 04:50 PM

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dchoran

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RE: Saddlebag latch Inserts

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Just a quick question. Has anybody ever installed the Drag Specialties (Hotop) Saddlebag latch inserts? It's to take the place of the red reflector, how does the red reflector come off? I tried the nut at the front and that didn't loosen anything..Any ideas or suggestions..Thanks in advance, Steve

THANKS for the tip Steve and others!!! Great cheap little upgrade - worth the $25.

Took me 10 minutes to complete both sides with the above suggestions and some creativity:

Used a Wagner heat gun with slot tip - applied heat for 10 seconds - then used a plastic knife to pop it out. Little more heat down the rest of it and she's outta there.

It does leave allot of grey glue/stickem $hit. Hard to get off with even a new razor blade.

Next best thing - GOOF OFF - one or two soaked Qtip / finger rag swipes and she's a virgin surface ready for the Drag inserts - no trace of former adhesive - nice and easy - no negative effect on the chrome - but I washed it off immediately just in case.

Beauty. Thanks again guys.

OH YEAH, THIS STUFF MIGHT HELP TOO:

DRAG SPECIALTIES - SADDLE BAG LATCH INSERTS

Part Number 3501-0013 $25.95 list (for the pair)

Page 36 in the Fatbook

My local HD dealer had them in stock too!!!

http://www.dragspecialties.com/fatbo...atch%20inserts

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Dave H.