Lost a &^%$ Saddlebag!
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Road Master
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Lost a &^%$ Saddlebag!
Coming back from Stugis stopped to pee. Looked down and the right saddlebag was gone! Second time that's happened the first time was a couple of blocks from the house. This time it could be anywhere across the state of Minnesota!
Had to vent!
But the dealer in Lacrosse let me have a used pair of cop bags for $150.00 so that eased the pain.
Had to vent!
But the dealer in Lacrosse let me have a used pair of cop bags for $150.00 so that eased the pain.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
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
Last edited by mkguitar; Aug 10, 2012 at 08:35 PM.
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Looks like its time for Brukus Saddlebag Secure!!
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From: Central Texas
In addition to the Brukus saddlebag hardware... I use 2 small U bolts, drilled 2 holes in the bottom of my saddlebags and bolted them in from the inside. Now all I need is a more secure saddlebag latch system and I will be set.
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Looks like its time for Brukus Saddlebag Secure!!
http://brukus.com/cgi-bin/p/awtp-cus...rts&page=21116
http://brukus.com/cgi-bin/p/awtp-cus...rts&page=21116