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Old 06-02-2022, 07:56 PM
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Question for y'all about bags and brackets. The bags from Harley have terrible reviews, so I've stayed away from them and picked up a different set. When it comes to mounting them, at first I thought I might use a set of easy brackets. But I don't actually plan to take the bags off all that often, seeing as I commute daily on the bike. What's more, I'm not sure I like how far out the bags stick, especially since I also have the detachable backrest.

Any suggestions for a bracket that hugs the bike closer?
 
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Old 06-03-2022, 07:37 PM
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I put Viking bags on mine, no bracket, it bolts right to the rail.
 
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Old 06-03-2022, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Kenelz
I put Viking bags on mine, no bracket, it bolts right to the rail.
That’s what I picked up as well, the XL Lamellar. So you didn’t even use the fat brackets, just straight onto the frame? I know the brackets give support at four points, just the two hasn’t caused any issues?
 
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Old 06-04-2022, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Mattox
That’s what I picked up as well, the XL Lamellar. So you didn’t even use the fat brackets, just straight onto the frame? I know the brackets give support at four points, just the two hasn’t caused any issues?
That is the what I bought, except I got the Large. I don't remember any fat bracket, it seems there was some spacers. One thing I remember is I was out of the drill zone a little because I wanted a little more space over the muffler. I'm in MI, and the bike is in FL so I cant look. I have some pics, but its hard to tell.


 
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Old 06-07-2022, 03:09 PM
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hey do all you with fatboys have a usb port on the left side??
 
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Originally Posted by IBE
hey do all you with fatboys have a usb port on the left side??
Yes. All 2018+ Fatboys have the USB port on the left side. I believe Harley added it to all Softails starting in 2018, though I'm not positive.
 
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Old 06-07-2022, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn Gorman
Yes. All 2018+ Fatboys have the USB port on the left side. I believe Harley added it to all Softails starting in 2018, though I'm not positive.
Yes, All except the Softail Standard.
 
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Old 06-07-2022, 03:23 PM
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i switched my carport around and just now seeing the left side. all this time and i didnt even know it cant use it without a windshield bag
 

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Old 06-07-2022, 11:15 PM
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Just in case anyone here doesn't check the What did you do to your softail thread.
This is what the *** end of Rayearth looks like now.
Nice to get rid of that dumb reflector and have something functional. Magic Strobes is wired to only flash the turn signals, the brakelight bar does not flash.
The center glass of the CD Bullet Ringz does not light up until brake or turn signal comes through. They mini LEDs are always on low, and brighten up when the center glass lights up. I love this functionality of these new Inserts. I like the Brake Lightbar.
I will say though the Magic Strobes wasn't worth it because it does not flash the turn signal fast enough. I would NOT install this on any bike that doesn't have a solid rear brakelight that a driver can see. I have it set to 4flashes. All of the other modes are pointless, Except the 7 flash. But all of them are useless really for how slow it blinks the rear brake lights. Honestly I don't know why CD thinks this is ok. They should be at least TWICE as fast. Disappointed and IMO a waste of $90.
Custom Dynamics, if you're reading this thread, 2 to 3x faster flashing on the strobe. It's literally pointless without.
Video of the Flashing Speed.





 
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Good job Fran!
 


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