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Dec 14, 2011 | 09:58 AM

#51

rwt

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From: Tennessee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icebreaker

I did something similar but used 1 1/4" Button head bolts and then added a stainless steel 5/16 lock washer on top of the stock washer. Less likely for anything in the saddlebags to catch on using the button head.

FYI, Ace carries these 5/16" fasteners in button head hex, or button head torx in either stainless or chrome. I mention this because some have commented that they thought the Brukus kit offered more security due to the torx bolt heads. I'll make my own "Brukus kit" at Ace Hardware.

Dec 14, 2011 | 10:06 AM

#52

X Iron Butt

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From: Chesapeake Virginia

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebigfish

can't fall off when bag guards stay on... plus; I like the old school look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPS1981

I'm with ebigfish.

If they break with bag gaurds what will it do to the paint on the bag as they bang around in the "basket". I carry a spare set JIC. Will fit just about anywhere.

Dec 14, 2011 | 11:11 AM

#53

Wassup8687

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From: NY

I never heard to replace them that often. I check mine regularly.

Dec 14, 2011 | 11:36 AM

#54

GARY DYER

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From: WESTERN CHICAGO AREA

WOW! I must be living on barrowed time. In over 20 years I've never had a problem with saddlebag fasteners.
When I bought my 2010 Limited I was going to put guards on it, but decided to get a Tri Glide instead.

Dec 14, 2011 | 01:30 PM

#55

Geoff

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From: Nevada

I once broke one of my pins while attempting to mount a bag. I bought a couple, so I'll have a spare.

Dec 14, 2011 | 02:31 PM

#56

Brukus Motorcycle Parts

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From: Mount Pleasant, SC

FYI - We temporarily extended our free domestic shipping - so if you are considering purchasing the SaddlebagSecure kit - or any of our securing products, now is a good time to do so.

Dec 14, 2011 | 02:37 PM

#57

TUCCI

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From: Glendale AZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Dawson

Exactly what I did. I even splurged and bought stainless bolts. I only put them on the front, left the pin on the rear.

Nice JD....wish I thoughta that before i went with the kit. They give you a large size torx button head but if you loss the wrench ( huge size torx), it would cause stress so using a regular bolt would suffice...im gonna rummage round my bolt jar and swap em over.....good lookin out!