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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 08:29 AM
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New to touring bikes and wondering if you take your Saddlebags off when cleaning the
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 08:37 AM
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Most of the time I remove the bags when I wash my bike.I just set them on the lawn and wash them separately.
 
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Most of the time I remove the bags when I wash my bike.I just set them on the lawn and wash them separately.
Same here.................
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 08:47 AM
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I dont remove them every time. Usually when I really go to town with cleaning and polishing is when I remove them.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 08:50 AM
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I have the Brukus Saddlebag Secure as well as most of their other products and the only time I do not take off my bags to clean the bike is when I got caught in rain and just want to wipe the bike down. Otherwise removing them is a must to get the bike completely clean. Makes it much easier to get the rear to the wheel. I use an old plastic doghouse with a towel on top to rest and clean the bags.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 09:01 AM
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Thank you for the replies. Bike needs a total cleaning. 1500 mile trip and 1000 mile service. Fixing to go at it after breakfast
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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I usuallt do the same, only when doing a complete clean and wax do I take them off. When I do a quick wash job leave them on.
 
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I dont remove them every time. Usually when I really go to town with cleaning and polishing is when I remove them.
Same here..
NOTE:Make sure they are attached correctly when reinstalling and when they are off check hidden bolts to make sure all is well.....
 
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Mine come off for thorough cleanings only. Easy enough to pull off and put on....
 
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Originally Posted by strtarrow
I have the Brukus Saddlebag Secure as well as most of their other products and the only time I do not take off my bags to clean the bike is when I got caught in rain and just want to wipe the bike down. Otherwise removing them is a must to get the bike completely clean. Makes it much easier to get the rear to the wheel. I use an old plastic doghouse with a towel on top to rest and clean the bags.
Thanks for the good word.

And FYI - with SaddlebagSecure you no longer have to be concerned that the Twist pins are in correctly as your saddelbag is indeed secure.
 
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