Hardbag Flew Off at 60 MPH
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Indian Land, SC
Or a clevis pin and clip and a stock fastener......if your bag falls off with that set-up, you are in deep poop...........I been running that set up since late '08 without incident......A few bucks in parts ( 2 clevis pins, 2 clip and 4 fender washers) from Lowes/Home Depot and removes as easily has the stock fastener.....
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Maine
That's what I did with mine.....$4 at the local hardware store
Road Captain
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I dont have the Brukus kit but it's the same idea I got off of ebay. I've been popping the bags on and off lately but usually every time I run off anywhere on the bike I check those fasteners. I also make sure to put some blue loctite on as well.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: USA
Check those Brukus bolts! My bag flew off at 60 MPH and skidded for a while. The other was nice and tight, go figure!
Most of the damage was on the lid and bottom of bag. It's going to need light body work and paint.
Can the new ABS bags be fixed paint/body work?
Thanks.
Most of the damage was on the lid and bottom of bag. It's going to need light body work and paint.
Can the new ABS bags be fixed paint/body work?
Thanks.
The other advantage to a new bag is you know the color will match perfectly.
Go to LSHD for 20% off a new bag and cover
I'm going to run one stock pin and a brukus clone each side.
Off topic Hog95023 what solo seat you running?
Off topic Hog95023 what solo seat you running?
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6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: Ohio
Same thing happened to me. I was riding back from Sturgis last August, and had cars pointing to me..... I pulled over, looked down, and saw my power cord bare wires (bag had accesory plug in it) and no bag. An "oh sh@t" moment because I had lots of valuable gear in it. I went to next exit and backtracked....about 10 miles...and found it. Lid still shut, but corners burnt through from dragging and sliding on the road. I don't know how it ended up on the side of the road and contents undamaged! If I recall correctly it was about $500 to replace it.
This was a Brukus kit as well. Other bag was rock solid. Somehow it vibrated out I assume from the trip from Ohio to Sturgis with gear loaded. I check them occasionally now!
This was a Brukus kit as well. Other bag was rock solid. Somehow it vibrated out I assume from the trip from Ohio to Sturgis with gear loaded. I check them occasionally now!