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

 

Yes they're all kinds. Recommend you do a search on some of the Supporting Vendors sites.

 

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...re-system.html

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

Just installed them.

 

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!

 

With the HDForum discount, our SaddlebagSecure kit is $26.95 and we are currently offering free shipping through Memorial Day within the U.S.

Also, we have products to secure your seats, pillions, bibs, sissy bars and back rests, tour packs and detachable windshields on the Road Kings, Switchbacks and Softails.

Here is the HDForums Product Discount link for ALL our products!

Remembering those who served and gave their all this Memorial Day.

 

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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