Oh, how do I ask this without sounding stupid. Took delivery on my 09RKC last week, leather bags. I opted not for the RK which has hard bags, which of course lock.

Anyone ever come up with something or some way to secure leather bags?

Tkx!

 

I dont even lock the hard bags. What do ya keep in there? I figure if someone really wants to get in it they'd just pry it open with something and screw my bags all up.

 

I sent you a PM.

 

Here you go.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem=

 

That's why I like the hardbags, but of course you don't have those. The point raised above is valid though - they'll get in either way and all you'll have is broken/messed up bags. So just don't leave your expensive stuff in the bags is the best policy. If you stay at a Motel take the bags off and carry them in with you for that matter. They're very easy to remove and that gives you peace of mind.

 

here is a link to company that sells lock kits for heritage soft leather saddlebags, and road king classic hard leather saddlebags
http://www.lockitt.com/accessories_saddlebaglocks.htm

 

Tkx guys! This is the most informative, active forum I've ever seen .

 

you may want to see if they are in stock. I was suppose to take delivery with the lock kit installed a month ago and the kit stiiiiiiil isnt in. thank god I can ride without them. love my rkc

 

JD533 it sounds like your guy is purchasing through Mid-USA as they are the "Exclusive" distributor of the bag and tour pack locks. They had a sale last month on them and ran out real fast (or they had low inventory to start). That prompted me to go direct to the manufacture. I sell quite a few of these kits a month and have no problems getting my orders out within a day or two. (the Ebay link posted earlier is mine)

 

Check out this site - http://inertiawrx.com/
As far as why lock the bags, it is not so much that I keep valuables in them but to help keep the bags themselves.
I have the locks on my bags on my Heritage - I believe it helps to deter the wannabe thief - And you are correct -If they want it bad enough they will get it -