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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 10:54 AM
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Anyone know if you can install a hard bag kit on a 03 RK classic? looking at harley's website and there isn't any offering for a hard bag kit.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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They fit perfectly, all you have to do is find a used set, preferably the right color, or have them painted to match. If money is no object you can order color-matched bags from HD, very expensive though. What color is your bike?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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I had a 2000 RKC and bought a used set on eBay, had them painted to match, bought a lock set keyed to my stock key and put some new latches on them. Used the same mounting hardware as the leather ones but you might need to adjust the position of the mounting brackets. It's easy once you have the bags. Go ahead...GO FOR IT!!
 
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 01:05 AM
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I just did it a month ago. Bought some used SG bags off of EBay in vivid black. You'll need to adjust the brackets for the bail head pins, as the alignment is slightly different between the hard bags and the leather ones.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 07:49 AM
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I put hard bags on my 06 road king classic vivid black looks great
 
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Originally Posted by racert17
Anyone know if you can install a hard bag kit on a 03 RK classic? looking at harley's website and there isn't any offering for a hard bag kit.
As others have mentioned, swapping hard bags for your leather bags won't be a problem. The mounting hardware is the same, though you may need to slightly adjust the brackets with a 7/16" wrench.

Good luck with your project.

Carl
 
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