Possible flaw with Brukus system
#41
Will the 1" be long enough?
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#43
What you guys have to also realize is most saddlebag....or any theft from a motorcycle, is usually a crime of opportunity.
These guys go out and LOOK for the easy stuff, so if they see you have a security measure on the saddlebags....it's doubtful they are going to pull out a 1/2" wrench and start yanking bags.
Either way, that's a slippery slope, you'd have to put security bolts / fasteners on everything from the tour pack mounting bolts....to the side-view mirrors if you continue to think like this.
These guys go out and LOOK for the easy stuff, so if they see you have a security measure on the saddlebags....it's doubtful they are going to pull out a 1/2" wrench and start yanking bags.
Either way, that's a slippery slope, you'd have to put security bolts / fasteners on everything from the tour pack mounting bolts....to the side-view mirrors if you continue to think like this.
#44
1.25" bolts worked perfectly and there was almost 0 thread extending past the u-clip. Certainly not enough to get a pair of pliers on to back the bolt out.
#45
You must have a different Brukus system than the one I have. On mine, there is no bolt for a wrench of any kind to take the bolts out that screw in from inside the saddle bags. I would imagine that if a thief wanted my bags, he'd get them, but only with great and timely effort; quickly by destroying the locks AND the bags in the process.
Might want to post some pics of what you're seeing. Doesn't sound right based on what I have.
Might want to post some pics of what you're seeing. Doesn't sound right based on what I have.
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#48
Point is, secure it to the level you feel comfortable with, is a two minute delay enough to move a thief on, ten minutes, whatever, depends on the thief? I agree, the harder you make it, the better chance you have of keeping your stuff, but depending on the thief and what they are ultimately after, nothing is safe.
#49
Actually just dealt with accessing shock air valve last night. I think the Brukus kit makes it easier to get at the valve. I just backed both fasteners out to the point where I could tilt the saddlebag slightly toward me and that was enough to thread the shock pump on to the air valve. When done I re-tightened the fasteners....nice not having the left saddlebage resting on my knees while I checked air in shocks.
#50
Actually just dealt with accessing shock air valve last night. I think the Brukus kit makes it easier to get at the valve. I just backed both fasteners out to the point where I could tilt the saddlebag slightly toward me and that was enough to thread the shock pump on to the air valve. When done I re-tightened the fasteners....nice not having the left saddlebage resting on my knees while I checked air in shocks.
On my '11 Ultra, I never had to remove the saddlebag to get to the shock air valve... I just needed to open the lid...I won't need to do that much longer as I'm going to upgrade to Ohlins or JRI once I talk to Howard @ Motorcycle Metal