Hardbag Flew Off at 60 MPH
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
I see you have Merlot Sunglo paint color, you MAY find that it would be cheaper to replace the bag than having it repaired and repainted. I scraped my saddlebag on my 2012 SG ember red sunglo, and it cost more to repair and repaint it, because the paint is so dammed expensive, than to replace the bag bottom with a new one.
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
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
Beary
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You must not have used the bag that much or even the slightest looseness in the bolts would be noticed at once when you went to open and close it. I loosened mine and tested and it was easy to see that something was loose.
Before I installed the Brukus bolts I did pull my bags off, and having never done it before as I just got the bike, I didn't get the OEM fasteners installed correctly on one side and if not for the guards on the bike I would have lost it. The fasteners fell into the bag and it was just rattling around in the guards. I will say you can't hear it while driving but it was evident once I tried to open them. So I can see this happening if the bags aren't used regularly as you don't notice it while in motion.
So the key words here are "Properly Secured" and "Checked Periodically" no matter what fasteners are used.
The bigger worry I have about this is the fear of someone behind me having an accident if one fell off. The bags can be fixed but I'd feel terrible if someone got hurt.
I would call Brukus and tell them what happened. They seem to be very responsive and I am sure would want to hear about this.
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From: b.c.
Hmmm;
I also use one "bolt and J nut" fastener and one factory fastener per bag. The bolt has loctite on it.
I use the bolt for theft purposes, not to prevent the bag from falling off, but I have to think that having one of each is about as safe as you can get as far as a bag falling off goes....OTOH, I'm not worried about that either as my EGC has the bag rails.
Dave
I also use one "bolt and J nut" fastener and one factory fastener per bag. The bolt has loctite on it.
I use the bolt for theft purposes, not to prevent the bag from falling off, but I have to think that having one of each is about as safe as you can get as far as a bag falling off goes....OTOH, I'm not worried about that either as my EGC has the bag rails.
Dave
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From: haskell
I've got a '13 Road King, black, that I've removed the stock plastic saddlebags in favor of some leather bags. The old plastic bags are of no value to me so I'd be happy to sell them. They are like new.
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Just another thought though a slim one. Was your bag unlocked? If so is it possible someone attempted to take them and got the fastener loose but then got interrupted or gave up?
Last edited by interwoven; Jun 17, 2013 at 11:10 AM.
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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.
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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.