$ 7 dollar fix to a $700 expense. Please learn from my mistake!!
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You can install a chicken strap,they bolt onto your bag mounts,if you want one I will give it to you.It was stock on my bike and I took it off because I didn't like it
Steve, forgive me for appearing stupid, but it's not an actual CHICKEN used to tie the seat down, is it???
We can tie one to your back and see what you look like after about 10 miles
I always make it a habit to park my bike in plain view from where I'm sitting. If I cant do that. I go some wheres else. I even had a friend ask why I bother to lock my steering. that I'm only in the store for a pack of smokes. I had a bike stolen way back. I just do what works for me. Hard bags are easy to steal with stock mounts. And you know darn well if a guy is walking with a complete bag at a swap meet. Its very unlikely that he'll be questioned about it.
RJ
RJ
I've had hard bags for sometime now and the only time I've had a problem is when I didn't place the pin correctly etc.. However, changing them out to something more secure so someone with a screw driver can't just steal your bags is a good thing. I replaced mine some time ago when there were a few that got their bags stolen. . with someone that had a screw driver or similar device. My setup is simular to the pic.
Anyway, to each their own I always say. Also, concerning the seat, I found a screw that uses a screwdriver that uses a square end. Not too many walking around with one of those! Found at a store that carries nothing but screws, bolts, nuts etc...
Ugly John
Anyway, to each their own I always say. Also, concerning the seat, I found a screw that uses a screwdriver that uses a square end. Not too many walking around with one of those! Found at a store that carries nothing but screws, bolts, nuts etc...
Ugly John
I feel like this comes under the thread I started about locking detachables and was pretty well hashed out there.
joel
Well-Known Member
I had 1 of my pins spread apart, I had under 1000 miles on it, and had the bags off the week before as I always take them off to wash the bike. I had a good idea of how it happened so I went back to the place that had just did the 1000 mile service. Aka local dealer right here in my home town. Brought the pin to the service writer and asked why this happens, well he gave me a new pair. If the pin is pushed in properly and not forced I know you can re-use them many yrs. as I did on my old RKC that the bags had been off and on alot in the 7 yrs. I had it. So check the alignment of the retainer and adjust it as needed. the pin should be able to fit in it and turn without resistance for a long life. As for preventing theft, well if someone wants it, it soon will no longer be yours.
Yes,and as I recall,Smitty and I both suggested that if anyone is that worried they should use red locktite!:lolrolling
After my saddle bag raced me to the stop lite. I took some threaded anchor bolts, I think their called that. the type that you pound into wood to have a threaded metal hole. I welded them to the brackets on the frame. I then used 5/16 x 18 x 3/4" bolts to secure the bags to the scoot. I also drilled shallow holes (2) one on opposite sides of the bolt head to accommodate the rings that the original pins have.
RJ
RJ
ironmark
Junior Member
The clean look may be fine but I want to protect my investment & myself . The saddle bag guard rail will keep your bags scratch free if the bike tips over & keep the bags in place incase the pins fails or are not installed properly . The rail that is in the front of the saddle bag serves a duel purpose , it keeps the bike @ a 45 degree angle when the bike tips over @ a standstill & makes it easier to pick up the bike , also it will help to keep the bike off your leg during a accident & give you enough time to get seperate from the bike . Nothing worst then being trapped underneath the bike while the exhaust pipes are burning your legs :newsmile038: