Lock your saddlebags!!!!!
#11
09-13-2007 | 07:22 AM
RE: Lock your saddlebags!!!!!
ORIGINAL: EasternSP
I don't really know how effective the carriage bolt thing is. I change the rear quick release pins out when I go on travel and expect to leave my bike in a hotel parking lot. I don't know if anyone has tried to steal the bags because they are still on the bike. I would think though, if someone got wise to the carriage bolt thing, they would just undo the bolts that hold the hanger hardware to the frame of the bike.
I don't really know how effective the carriage bolt thing is. I change the rear quick release pins out when I go on travel and expect to leave my bike in a hotel parking lot. I don't know if anyone has tried to steal the bags because they are still on the bike. I would think though, if someone got wise to the carriage bolt thing, they would just undo the bolts that hold the hanger hardware to the frame of the bike.
Yeah if they want them bad enough they will get them no matter what you do. But most theives are looking for a quick opportunity. They are not usually gonna take the time to really work for something like that. Unless the the bike s somewhere way out of site giving them time to work. That is why I always take my quick release sissy bar off the bike when staying at hotels or anywhere the bike will be out of my site for long periods of time.
#12
09-13-2007 | 07:24 AM
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RE: Lock your saddlebags!!!!!
ORIGINAL: EasternSP
I would think though, if someone got wise to the carriage bolt thing, they would just undo the bolts that hold the hanger hardware to the frame of the bike.
I would think though, if someone got wise to the carriage bolt thing, they would just undo the bolts that hold the hanger hardware to the frame of the bike.
One question though, do you put a bolt thru both holes in the bag or just one?
#13
09-13-2007 | 07:57 AM
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#14
09-13-2007 | 08:00 AM
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RE: Lock your saddlebags!!!!!
That sux, Forum ate my message. Anyways, lets try it again.....
Sorry Scum bags!!! Most people use to have enough sense not to jack with someones harley. Consequences were to severe!
A clevis pin with a Jesus clip or quick clip on the inside would work well and be more convienent than a bolt. They could spin it all night and never get it out.
Sorry Scum bags!!! Most people use to have enough sense not to jack with someones harley. Consequences were to severe!
A clevis pin with a Jesus clip or quick clip on the inside would work well and be more convienent than a bolt. They could spin it all night and never get it out.
#16
09-13-2007 | 08:15 AM
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RE: Lock your saddlebags!!!!!
ORIGINAL: RDM
That's probably true but it takes longer to get those bolts out. If they have to spend more time, it might not be worth it to them. The longer it takes the higher the chance of getting caught. But like most things, if someone wants them bad enough.....
One question though, do you put a bolt thru both holes in the bag or just one?
ORIGINAL: EasternSP
I would think though, if someone got wise to the carriage bolt thing, they would just undo the bolts that hold the hanger hardware to the frame of the bike.
I would think though, if someone got wise to the carriage bolt thing, they would just undo the bolts that hold the hanger hardware to the frame of the bike.
One question though, do you put a bolt thru both holes in the bag or just one?
