Harley Davidson Forums

Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Bagger Brace installed today

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 09:30 PM
Share
  #11  
flhtupser's Avatar
flhtupser
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 473
Likes: 0
From: The Peach State!
Default
Originally Posted by ElectraDave
Got a link?
ElectraDave,

Just google Bagger Brace and you'll find it.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 4, 2009 | 09:56 PM
Share
  #12  
UltraKla$$ic's Avatar
UltraKla$$ic
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 8,294
Likes: 33
From: Po-Dunk Looziana
Default
I love mine! Read about it HERE
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 09:10 AM
Share
  #13  
HDRider2002's Avatar
HDRider2002
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,142
Likes: 7
From: Michigan
Default
Originally Posted by flhtupser
The cross member had a upwards bow in it that had to be straightened and then the unit fit like a glove.
What method did you use to straighten the cross brace? what tricks have others used to accomplish this?
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 09:44 AM
Share
  #14  
tn_chopper_man's Avatar
tn_chopper_man
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 508
Likes: 0
From: Southeast, TN
Default
Your going to love it...No regrets here...Well worth the money.
Ride Safe and congrats on your new install.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 01:50 PM
Share
  #15  
sgl0226's Avatar
sgl0226
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 459
Likes: 13
From: Cincinnati, OH
Default
I have an 08 RKC. I've only been riding two years and I'm pretty conservative. The fastest I ride on the interstate is about 70 and I never really go too fast through turns. With this said, would something like the bagger brace be something that would be good for me or a waste of money. The way that I ride, I haven't really noticed any problems yet.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 02:07 PM
Share
  #16  
IronLegend's Avatar
IronLegend
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 466
Likes: 0
From: Ontario, Canada
Default
Originally Posted by sgl0226
I have an 08 RKC. I've only been riding two years and I'm pretty conservative. The fastest I ride on the interstate is about 70 and I never really go too fast through turns. With this said, would something like the bagger brace be something that would be good for me or a waste of money. The way that I ride, I haven't really noticed any problems yet.
I'm in my mid 50's and now ride conservatively (like you). Last year I had the TWR brace installed and I found it helped with the 'wandering' tendancy my RK had while even just riding straight ahead, through curves, over tar snakes and buffeting from semi's.

My thoughts are: It did make an improvement in handling along with the peace of mind that this RK won't/shouldn't get squirrely on me.

Tom
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 02:16 PM
Share
  #17  
sgl0226's Avatar
sgl0226
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 459
Likes: 13
From: Cincinnati, OH
Default
Thanks. I'll look into the different kinds that are available.
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:27 PM
Share
  #18  
flhtupser's Avatar
flhtupser
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 473
Likes: 0
From: The Peach State!
Default
Originally Posted by HDRider2002
What method did you use to straighten the cross brace? what tricks have others used to accomplish this?
I used a ball joint fork beetween the member and the oil pan and slowly added pressure to bring it down. It's easier to bend than I thought it would be.

LOL
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:48 PM
Share
  #19  
2d3k2h's Avatar
2d3k2h
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
From: Rocky Mount ,Va
Talking
I've got a bend in my bar also any tricks to get it to fit this brace,dont want to pry on trans and I cant get a clamp between it to pull it down. any help is appreciated ....thanks
 
Reply
0
Old Jan 5, 2009 | 08:05 PM
Share
  #20  
The_Nothing_Man's Avatar
The_Nothing_Man
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 213
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
Default
Originally Posted by sgl0226
I have an 08 RKC. I've only been riding two years and I'm pretty conservative. The fastest I ride on the interstate is about 70 and I never really go too fast through turns. With this said, would something like the bagger brace be something that would be good for me or a waste of money. The way that I ride, I haven't really noticed any problems yet.
I was thinking that same thing. I will be getting a new RKC and wanted to know if the braces wound make a noticable improvement. I really do not or have not yet do any long trips but safety is always a concern. Is the difference most noticed when the bags are loaded with weight or at anytime ??
 
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:29 AM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE