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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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No problems on either of my baggers, just need a little finesse from time to time.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 07:45 PM
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Skydoc Thanks for the clear pic with the Napa #'s
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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i take mine off prob 3-4x a week with no issues. loosen the bolts that holt the saddlebag brackets to the frame and center the bag pins up in the holes.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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I have no problems with the DZUS fasteners at all. You need to adjust. bending is absolutely a no-no.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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got rid of mine and went with the bolts. don't want them falling off like i have heard happening to others on here. also not as easy to steal.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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I adjusted mine once and have not had any problems with them. It takes all of 5 minutes to adjust them. That said, I'm going to put at least one bolt on each bag for security.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Dawson
I adjusted mine once and have not had any problems with them. It takes all of 5 minutes to adjust them. That said, I'm going to put at least one bolt on each bag for security.
How true....why hassle with two when one will do.
 
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Originally Posted by thealien
The clips are not adjusted properly. I just redid all mine while I was replacing a couple of related parts. You wouldn't believe how easy they work when adjusted properly. Having them misadjusted puts a strain on everything and can lead to broken parts!
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 11:41 PM
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I did the 5/16" clevis / locking cotter pin on the front attachments after I had a pin go "pop" on me. I worry much less about popping those pins now...
 
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