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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 08:35 AM
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Good mornin', guys.

Can anybody recommend a better locking pin than what's supplied with the FLHT saddle bags.
A part number and whose supplies them would be very beneficial.
I believe there was a post on the old forum with regards to stainless steel pins but unfortunately I can't seem to locate that information.
Thanks and safe ridin'....
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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You can make your own for a few bucks.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...freeway-3.html
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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I put 5/16 SS cap screws and locking nuts on mine. Secures the bags a lot better and only takes a min. longer to take off. It takes a thief about 10 sec and a long screwdriver to pop the back clips and be gone with your bags and their contents. Just my .02
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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I used 5/16 bolt with a wing nut on the inside. It's as easy and quick to ttake off as the stock set-up and a little more secure.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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Somewhere on here is a how - to on using 1/2 copper pipe to cover the external parts so they can't be stolen. Cheap and effective. I keep meaning to do that mod.

It still won't keep them from falling off though.
 
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