left saddle bag wont fit ?
left saddle bag wont fit ?
Took bike apart to be painted and can't get left bag to line up correctly? I have tried every combination with brackets loose to get holes to line up and the bag is slightly above holes with brackets all the way up. What am I missing here ? I have had the brackets off many times before and never had a problem. I did install new rear fender and a eliminated the grab bar with brackets at same time. 2005 ultra . Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Betcha it's missing!
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If they were missing, wouldn't the bag hole be below the bracket hole? OP said bag hole was above bracket hole? Could be the rubber tab holding the rubber cushions in bad position. Had one do that on my '99 RK. Might also check the alignment of the bottom rail, that the bag mounts on top of. Give it a swift kick, it'll line up! 
You said you removed the fender/grab rail, try loosening the fender support bracket.
You said you removed the fender/grab rail, try loosening the fender support bracket.
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Just take your time and reverse engineer everything you did. I wish i could be more help but everything I do I do right the first time so I have no experience from any mistakes. I am sure you will work it out.
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Bro.....beer ALWAYS helps these situations! It will round that edge and you will realize that you may have been over thinking it.....then again, the more beers you have, you may just realize that you don't need a left bag at all!!!!
Hang in there and good luck!!
Hang in there and good luck!!
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I know, I'm not much help.
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Took bike apart to be painted and can't get left bag to line up correctly? I have tried every combination with brackets loose to get holes to line up and the bag is slightly above holes with brackets all the way up. What am I missing here ? I have had the brackets off many times before and never had a problem. I did install new rear fender and a eliminated the grab bar with brackets at same time. 2005 ultra . Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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