Broken Saddlebag Support Bracket
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Wisconsin
Broken Saddlebag Support Bracket
I took the bike out last week, for about a 30 mile ride. On the way back, I stopped to talk to someone, while in the road. When I was done, I took off and heard a bunch of rattlin' coming from the front of my engine. I was just sick, 1039 miles and now this... turns out that the saddle bag support bracket was busted, sending a rattle thru the pipes to the front of the bike. This bracket holds up the muffler.
Anyway, I didnt want to drive it to the dealer, so they came and picked it up and fixed it right away. I was happy with their service and speed. Here is a pic... you can see the bad weld.
Anyway, I didnt want to drive it to the dealer, so they came and picked it up and fixed it right away. I was happy with their service and speed. Here is a pic... you can see the bad weld.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 107
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From: Queensland, Australia
Yep, happened to me recently. Long-time HD mechanic who re-welded it has seen heaps over the years and blames it on lateral vibration. There's no 'give' laterally in the bracket, so they create their own - by breaking.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,142
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From: Michigan
Keep an eye out for them on ebay, you see them from time to time. I try to keep a spare set on hand, so i have little downtime when mine breaks. Then just have the broken ones rewelded and ready for the next time 
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