saddlebag locks
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saddlebag locks
Guys,
Is there an aftermarket company that makes saddlebags locks that secures the saddlebags to the bike better than the "cheap looking" ones the factory installed? I have heard stories of saddlebags falling off or getting stolen and living near DC I dont want to come out one day and find this.....
Eric
Is there an aftermarket company that makes saddlebags locks that secures the saddlebags to the bike better than the "cheap looking" ones the factory installed? I have heard stories of saddlebags falling off or getting stolen and living near DC I dont want to come out one day and find this.....
Eric
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do a search for "crown bolt" and you will find one of my posts with home depot part numbers.
gives you a wing bolt inside the bag, so off in a few deliberate turns.
$10 and done, that's what I have done - on multiple bikes over the years
I also replace the 1/4" hex bolt on the forward mount
OR tie a piece of shoelace between the rings on the stock pins to keep them at tension.
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You should always lock your saddlebags when parking...or even running down the road... easy visual is that the tab on the lock will be towards the front when locked
mike
gives you a wing bolt inside the bag, so off in a few deliberate turns.
$10 and done, that's what I have done - on multiple bikes over the years
I also replace the 1/4" hex bolt on the forward mount
OR tie a piece of shoelace between the rings on the stock pins to keep them at tension.
$0
You should always lock your saddlebags when parking...or even running down the road... easy visual is that the tab on the lock will be towards the front when locked
mike
Last edited by mkguitar; May 22, 2013 at 04:36 PM.
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I bought a set that takes a 'security' allen bit. $20 delivered. This way if I forget to lock the outside lock someone can't just spin off the wing nut or regular nut & steal my bags. They are called Bagger STD's.
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I've read many good things about this system:
http://brukus.com/cgi-bin/p/awtp-hom...torcycle-parts
And they are a forum sponsor.
http://brukus.com/cgi-bin/p/awtp-hom...torcycle-parts
And they are a forum sponsor.
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I've read many good things about this system:
http://brukus.com/cgi-bin/p/awtp-hom...torcycle-parts
And they are a forum sponsor.
http://brukus.com/cgi-bin/p/awtp-hom...torcycle-parts
And they are a forum sponsor.
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1.25" or 1.5" 5/16 Security Torx screws, and 5/16 u clip nut.
I got a bag of each for < cost of the Brukus (not knocking their product). Just going cheap! Hooked up my brother and another buddy for free.
Installed them last night on Brother's bike - took <5 min. I'd get the 1.25" vs 1.5" as there is a bit extra length out the back you don't need. Might throw a nylock on the end since it looks like it would fit!
I got a bag of each for < cost of the Brukus (not knocking their product). Just going cheap! Hooked up my brother and another buddy for free.
Installed them last night on Brother's bike - took <5 min. I'd get the 1.25" vs 1.5" as there is a bit extra length out the back you don't need. Might throw a nylock on the end since it looks like it would fit!
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Guys,
Is there an aftermarket company that makes saddlebags locks that secures the saddlebags to the bike better than the "cheap looking" ones the factory installed? I have heard stories of saddlebags falling off or getting stolen and living near DC I dont want to come out one day and find this.....
Eric
Is there an aftermarket company that makes saddlebags locks that secures the saddlebags to the bike better than the "cheap looking" ones the factory installed? I have heard stories of saddlebags falling off or getting stolen and living near DC I dont want to come out one day and find this.....
Eric
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FYI - more and more dealers are carrying our products, so if you live in the area of any of the dealers listed, you can pick up the SaddlebagSecure locally. And we are adding dealers every week.
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~ Trev Deeley Motorcycles in Vancouver, BC!
~ Low Country Harley-Davidson in Charleston, SC!
~ Monterey Harley-Davidson in Salinas, CA
~ Harley-Davidson of Victorville in Victorville, CA!
~ Killer Creek Harley-Davidson in Roswell, GA!
~ The Pit Crew, Florissant, MO!
~ Zack's V Twin Cycles in Hyde Park, NY!
~ Maxomation Motorparts in Essenbach, Germany!
~ Glendale Harley-Davidson of Glendale, CA!
~ Bartels Harley-Davidson in Marina Del Rey, CA!
~ Ventura Harley-Davidson in Camarillo, CA!
~ Orange County Harley-Davidson in Irvine, CA!
~ Quaid Harley-Davidson in Loma Linda, CA!
~ Skip Fordyce Harley-Davidson in Riverside, CA!
~ Kutter Harley-Davidson in Janesville, WI!
~ Renegade Classics Biker Outlet in Middle River, MD
~ Las Vegas Harley-Davidson in Las Vegas, NV!
~ Hall's Harley-Davidson in Springfield, IL
~ Wild Prairie Harley-Davidson in Eden Prairie, MN!
~ Oakland Harley-Davidson in Oakland, CA!
~ Barger Harley-Davidson in Canoga Park, CA!
~ California Harley-Davidson in Harbor City, CA!
~ Santa Maria Harley-Davidson in Santa Maria, CA!
~ Antelope Valley Harley-Davidson in Lancaster, CA!
~ Folsom Harley-Davidson in Folsom, CA!
~ Chester's Harley-Davidson in Mesa, AZ!
~ Trev Deeley Motorcycles in Vancouver, BC!
~ Low Country Harley-Davidson in Charleston, SC!