Twin rail saddlebag guards on hard bags on a RKC
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Twin rail saddlebag guards on hard bags on a RKC
I am purchasing a nice looking set of used hard bags for my 05 Road King Classic. The bags are from an 05 Electra Glide Classic and the black cherry paint is a perfect match.
The seller of the bags has offered to sell the original twin rail chrome saddleguards that came off of the bike. I am going back and forth on this ... I am hoping that there are other Classic riders with hard bags with and without the twin rails who are willing to share some images.
And finally, is my understanding correct that if I choose to place the twin rail guards on my 05 RKC, I need to replace the saddlebag supports (the supports for my original soft bags are not compatible with the twin rails)?
Thanks!
The seller of the bags has offered to sell the original twin rail chrome saddleguards that came off of the bike. I am going back and forth on this ... I am hoping that there are other Classic riders with hard bags with and without the twin rails who are willing to share some images.
And finally, is my understanding correct that if I choose to place the twin rail guards on my 05 RKC, I need to replace the saddlebag supports (the supports for my original soft bags are not compatible with the twin rails)?
Thanks!
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Hard bags will work on your bike. You will have to loosen the bolt on the rear bracket the bag bolts on to and adjust it some by turning it a bit. Also, the bag rails will work on your Road King. The Ultra's/Classics frame and saddlebag guards and supports are the same. I purchased my bags from someone who had the same color Ultra and was converting to a trike. Bags were in great shape and about half of what the Moco wanted for a new set. Just went to the dealer and ordered a new set of locks that were keyed to my bike.
Last edited by MrHog; 07-23-2012 at 03:08 PM.
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FWIW, HD makes two types of saddlebag guard rails - both are essentially the same except one is built for the Road King/hard bags and the other for the RK Classic leather bags. The ones that come with the hard bags have a sharp 90d bend around the back of the bags. Those made for the RKC/leather bags have a rounded bend...its a 90d bend also, but with more rounded corners that fit with the leather bags.
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FWIW, HD makes two types of saddlebag guard rails - both are essentially the same except one is built for the Road King/hard bags and the other for the RK Classic leather bags. The ones that come with the hard bags have a sharp 90d bend around the back of the bags. Those made for the RKC/leather bags have a rounded bend...its a 90d bend also, but with more rounded corners that fit with the leather bags.
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Thanks for that info ... Your RK looks fantastic. I was worried about the whitewalls and the hard-bags, but your photo has convinced me ... it looks mighty fine!
Hard bags will work on your bike. You will have to loosen the bolt on the rear bracket the bag bolts on to and adjust it some by turning it a bit. Also, the bag rails will work on your Road King. The Ultra's/Classics frame and saddlebag guards and supports are the same. I purchased my bags from someone who had the same color Ultra and was converting to a trike. Bags were in great shape and about half of what the Moco wanted for a new set. Just went to the dealer and ordered a new set of locks that were keyed to my bike.