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Old 04-01-2011 | 09:48 AM
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What the hell is a belt guard?
 
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Old 04-01-2011 | 09:51 AM
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+ 1 on the zip ties all you have to do is loosen the belt guard then slip the zip tie through
 
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Old 04-01-2011 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by MLWilson
A 1/2 inch zip tie is thinner than the leather provided and has more longevity than the leather. I used zip ties to mount to the upper swing arm.
Now that is a pretty good idea there! Think I am going to have to try this one. Will stop at Lowes on the way home today.
 
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Old 04-01-2011 | 09:54 AM
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Here's a picture of mine...
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Old 04-01-2011 | 09:57 AM
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Has someone come up with a way to make them quick detachable? I would like to remove the swing arm bag on long trips and use saddlebags. Any suggestions ?don't me to get off topic.
 
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Old 04-01-2011 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by serjayson
Has someone come up with a way to make them quick detachable? I would like to remove the swing arm bag on long trips and use saddlebags. Any suggestions ?don't me to get off topic.
Uuummmm.. Cut the zip ties or unbuckle the straps? They come off real quick at that point..
 
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Old 04-01-2011 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by brettnbama
What the hell is a belt guard?
Yea whats a belt guard?
 
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Old 04-01-2011 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Tracker56
Here's a picture of mine...
The two straps is enough to hold your bag in place?
 
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Old 04-01-2011 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by mike 09
Thanks guys. I will go get some large zip ties. btw what is a sad panda?


that's a sad panda.
 
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Old 04-01-2011 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by mike 09
Soft 02 do you have any pics? Thanks
Go to my blog, www.chasinwhitelines.blogspot.com and scroll down for a whole write up with pics.
 


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