Coming back from Stugis stopped to pee. Looked down and the right saddlebag was gone! Second time that's happened the first time was a couple of blocks from the house. This time it could be anywhere across the state of Minnesota!
Had to vent!
But the dealer in Lacrosse let me have a used pair of cop bags for $150.00 so that eased the pain.

 

Man that sucks to the tenth degree

 

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

 

Man, that blows big time... That's good ya got a decent deal on the backup bags tho.

 

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

 

I lost my left one three weeks ago.... Interested in selling your old one?

mike

 

Out here there just stealing them.
http://www.theavtimes.com/2012/08/09...-saddlebags-2/

 

Looks like its time for Brukus Saddlebag Secure!!

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

 

In addition to the Brukus saddlebag hardware... I use 2 small U bolts, drilled 2 holes in the bottom of my saddlebags and bolted them in from the inside. Now all I need is a more secure saddlebag latch system and I will be set.

 

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