Lost a &^%$ Saddlebag!

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#11

08-13-2012 | 09:44 AM

Geoff

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From: Illinois

Sucks to lose a saddlebag. I had one blow off a BMW once. I heard something hit the ground and then watched it roll into a ditch at roadside. The bag was trashed, but at least I didn't lose the contents.

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#12

08-13-2012 | 10:22 AM

Pagan48

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From: 27°51' N, 082°17' W

Yeah, that sucks. Ditched the Dzus fasteners on mine 1st week and went with unuts and bolts. Takes a minute longer to get them off but gives me some peace of mind.

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#13

08-13-2012 | 10:24 AM

TWIN CAM 96

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From: East of the USS Midway

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkguitar

the stock pins may spread over time or vibrate out.

they can be secured just by tying a lace or wire between the 2 wire loops or by replacing the hardware.

for $8 at hardware store 4 "speed nuts"* and 4 wing screws** will replace stock hardware.

or you can buy hardware from Brutus for 20~25 bucks or what ever they charge

mike

* SMS type U 5/16-18 thread crown bolt #43228

** 5/16-18 thread X 1" crown bolt #66808

a couple of rubber fender washers too, or reuse the stock ones

Just replaced them on my SG because of the spreading pin problem HD wants $ 8.50 for a new one or go buy 4 bolts & 4 U-nuts for less than $ 4.00 @ the hardware store.

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#14

08-13-2012 | 10:28 AM

beary

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From: Edmond Oklahoma

Second time? Odds are you aren't fastening them correctly. There is a distinct snap when the pine is locked in correctly. I'm not saying you shouldn't go to other methods to secure your bags, in fact I think that would be advisable for folks who struggle with the Harley pins.

Beary

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#15

08-13-2012 | 11:12 AM

TUCCI

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From: Glendale AZ

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Originally Posted by RaceFace

Looks like its time for Brukus Saddlebag Secure!!

http://brukus.com/cgi-bin/p/awtp-cus...rts&page=21116

I went with the Brukus kit and glad I did. Stealing hard bags is real easy with a flathead screwdriver.......put a bolt where the quick release windshield spring is located....those are up for grabs in 5seconds also!

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#16

08-13-2012 | 11:16 AM

Keithhu

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From: SE Michigan

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrQ

I was thinking of going with hard bags-and I like the cop bags. For $150 can't beat it!

I've been told cop bags dont work with a tour pack - true?

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#17

08-13-2012 | 12:33 PM

rg_dave

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From: Cypress, TX

I went with the Brukus kit.

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#18

08-13-2012 | 12:40 PM

RACKnRAIL

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From: gone 4 good

That does suck. Did you lose much stuff? I had one fly open on a 70 mph hwy. I didn't notice it for several miles, but only lost USB stick with some pics, luckily...or should I say amazingly. The bag did have some clothing, but somehow managed to stay in.

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