"DIY MODS" and TRICKS to SAVE $$$$$$
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 648
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From: Tampa, FL
Very nice write up and pictures. It was easy to follow what you wanted us to know. I'm surprised that HD hasn't offered these as a "premium" product!
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,000
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From: S.E. NC
I just flipped through and didn't see them. I know I saw them some where. Maybe I dreamed it but I know I saw it.
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 13
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From: New York
I'm glad some folks found it useful. I'd like to see the commercially available ones for myself. Do they have tiny HD emblems ;-)?
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 404
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From: Piedmont NC
I love using the "velcro". I took some velcro and cut about an inch strip and peeled off the backing paper to expose the sticky side and ran it through the little wire loop on the saddlebag retainer pins and stuck it to itself. I then used the hook-n-loop part and stuck it to the saddlebag so that both pieces will line up when the locking pin is in the closed position. This will act two fold. One, it will keep the pins from being rotated loose during a ride or prevent someone from popping the pin loose from outside with small screwdriver. Two, once you loosen the pins to remove the saddlebag, just turn the pin to realign the velcro to catch on the hook-n-loop side so you do not loose the pin or washer. The pins and washers will always be ready to line up in the locks when saddlebags are ready to be re-installed on bike. I even use the velcro to attach my riding glasses to the lids. As shown, I have one pair of sunglasses and one pair of clear that are attached to the lid with a couple strips of the velcro. Great stuff and super cheap. I think I paid $5 for a box with both strips about two feet long each.
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Advanced
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 66
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From: Canada
Fairing/speaker insulation
I used leftover 1/4 inch closed cell carpet underlay and spray adhesive to cut down on vibration and to help with the new speakers I installed.
Total cost was 7.99 for the can of adhesive, I had leftover underlay but you can pick it up real cheep at any hardware store. It made a noticeable difference in the sound of my stereo.
The cuts would have come out a lot cleaner if I wasn't so hammered when I was doing it.
Total cost was 7.99 for the can of adhesive, I had leftover underlay but you can pick it up real cheep at any hardware store. It made a noticeable difference in the sound of my stereo.
The cuts would have come out a lot cleaner if I wasn't so hammered when I was doing it.
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Advanced
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 63
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From: Audubon, NJ
Roadking Rear Fender support
Gents,
After a good cleaning I noticed that my lower bag/fender support was busted.
So I decided to make some brackets to re attach the unit.
I started out with Aircraft grade aluminum 3/4 by 3 " drilled 2 holes, one in each end. twisted 90 deg and painted
Attached the bracket to the lower bag/fender support and to the lowest hole in the fender trim
Tightened and LocTite the blots. Note you will have to readjust the pin locks on your saddle bags and adjust the position of your mufflers if you have fins . The bike will sag if this has been broken for a while, so when you lift it back into position check everything well!!
Sit back and enjoy a clod one
After a good cleaning I noticed that my lower bag/fender support was busted.
So I decided to make some brackets to re attach the unit.
I started out with Aircraft grade aluminum 3/4 by 3 " drilled 2 holes, one in each end. twisted 90 deg and painted
Attached the bracket to the lower bag/fender support and to the lowest hole in the fender trim
Tightened and LocTite the blots. Note you will have to readjust the pin locks on your saddle bags and adjust the position of your mufflers if you have fins . The bike will sag if this has been broken for a while, so when you lift it back into position check everything well!!
Sit back and enjoy a clod one