Saddlebag locks
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Road Captain
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Saddlebag locks
So my saddlebag fell off the other day. It suffered minor scratches, $200 later its like new but My question is, is there a more secure way to lock the bags in, instead of these cheap azz pins? any suggestions are appreciated. (2013 SG)
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With all due respect, OP, if you use the Dzus fasteners correctly, they can't come loose. That's why they are used in airline and racecar applications. Bolts can vibrate loose. Dzus fasteners can't.
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+1 on brukus plus you dont have to worry about someone walkin away with your bags while your out. Forum members get a dicount which basically equates to free shipping
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Don't misunderstand my earlier comment. I was simply defending the MoCo's choice of Dzus fasteners which (a) hold the bags securely on the bike and (b) are not a cheap alternative.
That being said, I switched to the Brukus system a year ago not because they attached the bags to the bike better than the Dzus fasteners but because they will slow down a would-be thief who otherwise could pop the bags off in seconds with a long screwdriver. It gives me a little more comfort when I am parked outside when I am touring.
I have been happy with the Brukus product and, with the lock washers that are provided, they have not come loose.
That being said, I switched to the Brukus system a year ago not because they attached the bags to the bike better than the Dzus fasteners but because they will slow down a would-be thief who otherwise could pop the bags off in seconds with a long screwdriver. It gives me a little more comfort when I am parked outside when I am touring.
I have been happy with the Brukus product and, with the lock washers that are provided, they have not come loose.
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$10 dollar fix. I purchased some SS bolts and teflon nuts with washers and took out the little spring clips and replaced with the bolts, nuts on the inside and now the bags are theft proof and wont fall off. cheap easy fix.