FXDXT Saddlebag rebuild
#521
06-06-2013, 11:27 PM
#523
07-01-2013, 11:46 AM
#525
07-01-2013, 04:02 PM
5th Gear
Eventually we will probably start a thread in the vendor classifieds, but this thread will focus on the process with do it yourself things like this nifty lock that you can do yourself for 10 bucks. The FXDXT bags have become so valuable, that guys are worried about someone lifting them.
I forgot to do the step by step photos on this one, so I will take them as I do the other side.
Got the lid taken apart and the patterns traced.
Now we have to stretch them out to make up for how much they shrank.
Later,
Garry
I forgot to do the step by step photos on this one, so I will take them as I do the other side.
Got the lid taken apart and the patterns traced.
Now we have to stretch them out to make up for how much they shrank.
Later,
Garry
#526
07-27-2013, 11:11 AM
Awesome Bags!
I got my bags last week and ran them everyday to an off-site training that required me to carry a laptop, binders, books, lunch, etc. Without these, I would've had to drive my car, which would've sucked going home from Point Loma at rush hour. They are sturdy as hell and look great on the bike.
I used a couple of small, brass padlocks to lock them to the bike. Small enough that if someone really wanted them, they could be easily cut without damaging the bike (much), but strong enough to keep honest folks honest.
Garry included some UV-protection stuff to prevent fading, which I accidently oversprayed onto my exhaust (will reapply with the bags off the bike next time)...turns out it made the black ceramic look new again. It didn't burn off or discolor after five 40 mile round trips....Bonus!
Anyway, just want to say thanks to Garry for these, and to everyone else who helped him get them out to us. Nice work!
I used a couple of small, brass padlocks to lock them to the bike. Small enough that if someone really wanted them, they could be easily cut without damaging the bike (much), but strong enough to keep honest folks honest.
Garry included some UV-protection stuff to prevent fading, which I accidently oversprayed onto my exhaust (will reapply with the bags off the bike next time)...turns out it made the black ceramic look new again. It didn't burn off or discolor after five 40 mile round trips....Bonus!
Anyway, just want to say thanks to Garry for these, and to everyone else who helped him get them out to us. Nice work!
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07-27-2013, 12:14 PM
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