Hard Pack attachment
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Road Captain
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Hard Pack attachment
Mornin' guys.
Lookin' fora way to attach my hard packs to my motorcycle that would eliminate the "twist and lock" pins.
Two reasons for this:
1) I travel a lot with the bike, long trips, and I find that due to theweight in the hard packs, the pins become "misshapen" - the grooves on the pins spread
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2) A lot of the hard packs are being stolen right of the bike.
I've read where some guys are using U clamps through the bottom of the hard pack, which provides some added anti-theft security which I am considering doing this as well, but my immediate goal is to find a better attachment that eliminates the use of the pins.
Your assistance is always appreciated.
Cheers
G
Lookin' fora way to attach my hard packs to my motorcycle that would eliminate the "twist and lock" pins.
Two reasons for this:
1) I travel a lot with the bike, long trips, and I find that due to theweight in the hard packs, the pins become "misshapen" - the grooves on the pins spread
And
2) A lot of the hard packs are being stolen right of the bike.
I've read where some guys are using U clamps through the bottom of the hard pack, which provides some added anti-theft security which I am considering doing this as well, but my immediate goal is to find a better attachment that eliminates the use of the pins.
Your assistance is always appreciated.
Cheers
G
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Melissa, TX
RE: Hard Pack attachment
I'll be doing something similar to this soon.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2694151/tm.htm
I'll also be drilling a small hole through each bolt so I can put some small TSA type locks on them, which will further improve the theft protection.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2694151/tm.htm
I'll also be drilling a small hole through each bolt so I can put some small TSA type locks on them, which will further improve the theft protection.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: SW Florida
RE: Hard Pack attachment
I have some TSA locks.. Would be nice if we/I could find a source for clevis pins that are the right size for the bags and TSA locks.. Dang.. I am going to West marine right now...!!!!
Wish me luck..!!
Wish me luck..!!
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: SW Florida
RE: Hard Pack attachment
OK.. got back from West marine with the clevis pins.. Followed others directions and drilled out the springs.. See pictures.. Will have to experiment with a rubber gromit or thicker fender washer to keep bag tight w/ no rattles.. BUT WORKS...!!!
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