SG 2012 Saddlebag guards installation
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SG 2012 Saddlebag guards installation
I'm thinking about installation of saddlebag guards for my 2012 Street Glide. I can easily buy inexpensive guards only (for 2009 models and newer), but without any brackets or supporting elements. My question is... Can I use the existing stock saddlebag support to connect with new guards? I assume that I will need good saw, tape measure and some bolts and nuts, but is this enough, or i should consider to buy the whole new kit? Anyone did it? Should i expect any costly surprises? Thanks for any information you can provide.
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Someone did cut the bag supports and just got the guards. Can't remember who it was but there was a thread on this not that long ago. Might try a search. I just bought the kit. Didn't want to mess with cutting.
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I found the supports I need to do this on E-bay for about $75. I haven't had any luck finding the guards for the newer frame. They seem to go for big money as compared to the older frame guards. I wouldn't cut the stockers to fit in the guards as they are worth more as a whole than you can buy the correct ones for.
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Thank you all for your suggestions. I just ordered new kit and will sell my stock later. I found the threads how to do it, but don't want to play with cutting, welding etc. The money i save is not going to compensate my time and effort. Prefer to do right way.
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