Saddlebag Security
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Saddlebag Security
I've read a couple of posts about saddlebags being stolen or lost while riding. Evidently there are some companies out there selling products that make the saddlebag mounting more secure. I converted mine to bolt and nut mounting and am quite pleased with the result. It only cost me $14.06 and all the parts came from Home Depot. I bought 4 captive nuts and 4 wing bolts and they work just fine. The captive nuts fit the brackets on the bike exactly like the original wire lock and pins. I originally thought they might work loose as I ride since there is no way to "lock" them. However, I've not had that happen in over 1000 miles of riding. I do check them often for tightness, but they have never been loose at all. I attribute that to the rubber grommet in the saddlebag compressing and working somewhat like a lock washer. The attached pix should provide all the instruction you'll need to convert.
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you can buy 2 captive nuts and stainless button head bolts if you'd prefer. a lot of guys are just changing the rears because thats the one that can popped off easily. thats the route i went with changing the rear one and stainless button head bolts. bought it all at lowes.
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I use a similar set up.
Tinnerman nuts and stainless 1 inch allen bolts.
Work great!!
Gotta use an allen wrench to get them off, but that's part of the security aspect of it.
Tinnerman nuts and stainless 1 inch allen bolts.
Work great!!
Gotta use an allen wrench to get them off, but that's part of the security aspect of it.
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