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Dec 22, 2010 | 05:01 PM

#11

KutenFLHX

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From: Holland, Ohio

Very easy and quick to install. Just follow the instructions.

Dec 22, 2010 | 07:06 PM

#12

casique

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From: Lorton, VA

Easy if its a 2009 and newer bike. If its a 2008 or older it is a huge pain in the @ss!

Dec 22, 2010 | 10:36 PM

#13

Palau

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From: California

Quote:

Originally Posted by drjggood1

not sure if you have hard or soft saddlebags? Be careful with mounts that run off the sides of the docking hardware. On my Roadking the saddlebag lids will hit the docking kit when lids in fully opened position. FYI

I second this post. This really ticked me off. Here is the issue (BTW I have a '09 RKC - I'm not sure if other models / years are affected). Installing the docking hardware (which as others have mentioned is a breeze), causes the leather bags to hit mounts of the docking hardware kit. A picture will help:

This damages the bags as the screws dig into the leather. In HD's defense, they make a mod to the hinge of the saddle bags which limits the travel. I tried installing it and got frustrated and gave up.

I came up with another solution; I purchased and installed the magnetic chrome covers.

The bags still hit, but the ends of the magnetic covers are smooth and no longer damage the leather. Problem solved ... plus the covers looks good when the docking hardware is not in use.

When I install the backrest (into the docking hardware) the bags hit the side of the backrest before hitting the (now uncovered) mounts. A non issue as it does not damage the bags either.

and 4 pictures ...

Dec 23, 2010 | 01:25 AM

#14

scottycameron

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From: NE

thanks for the info and pictures! greatly appreciated.

Dec 23, 2010 | 06:04 AM

#15

Too Short

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From: Detroit

Real easy to put on. I did mine in 15 minutes. Problem I have is the qd sissy bar doesn't fit right. This is the 3rd one I have tried. It slightly damaged my Corbin seat.

Dec 23, 2010 | 07:59 AM

#16

TheChromeCollector

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From: Northern Alabama

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoChrome

Very easy job.

Nothing like the nightmare of figuring out the older (08 and earlier) detachable mounting hardware kit.

I'm Glad I am not the only person who had this problem on the 08 and earlier.......Single most ambiguous set of instructions iv'e ever read.

Dec 23, 2010 | 11:04 AM

#17

stupid_rope

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From: Satans Asshole

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgdiesel

It is straightforward enough. Search some threads on here though. I had some issues, and others have as well, with the tolerance on the bushes. In my case the bushes were too big and the pack wouldn't click on, others have complained of a sloppy fit.

Didn't realize you could work on a bike and do horticulture at the same time lol

Dec 23, 2010 | 11:10 AM

#18

sgdiesel

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From: Cheltenham, UK

Quote:

Originally Posted by stupid_rope

Didn't realize you could work on a bike and do horticulture at the same time lol

You have missed the other connatation linked to a sloppy bush as well, that is way more fun than working on a bike OR ***** ticulture

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Dec 23, 2010 | 11:36 AM

#19

blusmbl

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From: Detroit, the asshole of America

LOL. An alternative to the magnetic covers, you can buy the hinge stop kit listed in the parts catalog. I bought it, put it on one side (requires drilling out rivets and lots of alignment, huge pain in *** for one person), and didn't bother to do the other as you'll only be able to open the lid up about 45*. I'll just be careful, and I was planning on buying the covers as well.