Mounting kit damaging saddle bag

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May 2, 2011 | 08:16 PM

KSRoadKing

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Mounting kit damaging saddle bag

Hey all!

Yesterday I installed a mounting kit so I could attach quick release sissy bar and luggage rack. I noticed today that a bolt on the left side is damaging the saddle bag when I open it. I've attached pictures. Has anyone experienced this before and can maybe give me a solution to this problem?

Thanks.

May 2, 2011 | 08:30 PM

dawg

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Did you happen to also install the 90580-09 saddlebag hinge stop kit?

May 2, 2011 | 08:45 PM

stricky

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Yep. Same thing happened to me. Those kits don't come with a warning. I'm not familiar with the hinge stop. I'll check it out. I'm just careful how I open the dang bag.

May 2, 2011 | 08:47 PM

KSRoadKing

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Nope. I guess I figured the dealer would have told me I would need that, guess I should know better. Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

May 2, 2011 | 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by misaac

Nope. I guess I figured the dealer would have told me I would need that, guess I should know better. Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

Gots to have a parts person on the ball to tell you that

May 2, 2011 | 09:17 PM

Port Dawg

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I see it is an issue with the RKC bags....any issue with the hardbags on a RK?

May 3, 2011 | 12:05 AM

mmcbeat

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I bought a used '09 RKC with the same issue, mine also hit the sissy bar. I installed the hinge stop kit and the problem is solved. The kit was about $35, it also moves the rear of the bag a little further out. I used some leather conditioner and pretty much got rid of the blemishes.