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Old 01-31-2014, 11:59 AM
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So I purchased Osprey saddlebags and they came with the easy brackets, but iv been researching and see alot of people do not like the easy brackets. Apparently the bags still out to far and or some people have install issues and say the brackets are garbage. So i decided not to install them yet....

Does anyone recommend a detachable bracket that is easy to use, good quality, and that holds the bags tighter to the rear fender??????
 
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hmmm saw good reviews but they dont seem to have a locking feature which worries me, someone could easy walk up to my bike and walk off with my crap lol
is this a review on your bags? they look good, but it seems that your using EZ brackets, which is the product i have in question.
 
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It is, but it does highlight the easy brackets and show pics with them. You can judge for yourself if they stick out too far for you. For me, I absolutely love them and the setup works flawlessly for my needs. Didn't have any issues with setup/install either. I can see where others say they stick out a bit more than other options, but IMO it looks great for the detachable option. If I had to do it again I would absolutely use them again. Highly recommend!!!
 
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It is, but it does highlight the easy brackets and show pics with them. You can judge for yourself if they stick out too far for you. For me, I absolutely love them and the setup works flawlessly for my needs. Didn't have any issues with setup/install either. I can see where others say they stick out a bit more than other options, but IMO it looks great for the detachable option. If I had to do it again I would absolutely use them again. Highly recommend!!!
Thanks, first positive thing ive heard about easy brackets haha,.. most reviews i see people seem to bash them... and i do like the locking feature.
 
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i have easy brackets on my of fxst and they work great with no problems i take the off and on whenever i work on the bike and rode over 400 mile with the bags stuffed full of crap and no problems
 
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Ive got the easy brackets too...they work good for me. Some install them with the backrest docking spacers for the removeable backrest...this will make them stick out another 3/4 on each side. With just the easy bracket hardware I dont think it looks bad at all. Anyways I dont ever ride behind myself so I never even notice...
 
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+1 on easy brackets. I like 'em. Great customer service,too.
 
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We'll... Guess I'm going to put the easy brackets on tomorrow! Thanks all for the good reviews
 
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