Lost a &^%$ Saddlebag!
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Badlands of ND
I have had the lid pop open while riding, but never had the whole thing come loose. That would stink. Luckily on the Ultra the bags are secured in the protective cage and would only bounce about, but not fall off.
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Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Southern California
the stock pins may spread over time or vibrate out.
they can be secured just by tying a lace or wire between the 2 wire loops or by replacing the hardware.
for $8 at hardware store 4 "speed nuts"* and 4 wing screws** will replace stock hardware.
or you can buy hardware from Brutus for 20~25 bucks or what ever they charge
mike
* SMS type U 5/16-18 thread crown bolt #43228
** 5/16-18 thread X 1" crown bolt #66808
a couple of rubber fender washers too, or reuse the stock ones
they can be secured just by tying a lace or wire between the 2 wire loops or by replacing the hardware.
for $8 at hardware store 4 "speed nuts"* and 4 wing screws** will replace stock hardware.
or you can buy hardware from Brutus for 20~25 bucks or what ever they charge
mike
* SMS type U 5/16-18 thread crown bolt #43228
** 5/16-18 thread X 1" crown bolt #66808
a couple of rubber fender washers too, or reuse the stock ones
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: florida
Cops bag opener can be changed to a push button opener. Looks real clean not having that doughnut on the top of the bag.Lost bag cost some lives here last year. I don't ride in a group.
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From: outskirts of ba habba
Sorry to hear that Dr....... I was always concerned (paranoid) my
bag(s) would come loose and skid across the pavement.
No matter how often I checked my factory pins, or checked the new
ones after replacement... I was still riding in a state of paranoia.
Bought a set of 'saddlebag secure' attachments from Brukus, no more
worries of bags sliding across the pavement.
bag(s) would come loose and skid across the pavement.
No matter how often I checked my factory pins, or checked the new
ones after replacement... I was still riding in a state of paranoia.
Bought a set of 'saddlebag secure' attachments from Brukus, no more
worries of bags sliding across the pavement.
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Mount Pleasant, SC
Sorry to hear that Dr....... I was always concerned (paranoid) my
bag(s) would come loose and skid across the pavement.
No matter how often I checked my factory pins, or checked the new
ones after replacement... I was still riding in a state of paranoia.
Bought a set of 'saddlebag secure' attachments from Brukus, no more
worries of bags sliding across the pavement.
bag(s) would come loose and skid across the pavement.
No matter how often I checked my factory pins, or checked the new
ones after replacement... I was still riding in a state of paranoia.
Bought a set of 'saddlebag secure' attachments from Brukus, no more
worries of bags sliding across the pavement.
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