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Message started by 4carbcorvair on 08/04/08 at 04:37:11

Title: Noob throw-over saddlebag question.
Post by 4carbcorvair on 08/04/08 at 04:37:11

How the heck do you make the throw over saddle bags stay in place? I have found nothing about tying them down or anything. I used them for the first time yesterday. At 50mph, they are flapping around. If the turn signals were not there, they would blow off. So, how are you tying them on? Or am I doing something wrong?

Title: Re: Noob throw-over saddlebag question.
Post by ALfromN.H. on 08/04/08 at 04:53:31

there should be some kind of tie-down attachment on the bottom of the bags that you tie off the the frame. At least thats what i did with the OEM bags (not sure what kind of bags you have).

Title: Re: Noob throw-over saddlebag question.
Post by 4carbcorvair on 08/04/08 at 05:02:46

Thanks Al. Nothing for attachments on my bags. Got them from Carolinaleather. I'll get some leather laces or such to tie them down. :)

Title: Re: Noob throw-over saddlebag question.
Post by thumperclone on 08/04/08 at 05:56:48

stand off brackets keep them out out the belt a nd provide tye down spot

Title: Re: Noob throw-over saddlebag question.
Post by FreeSpirit on 08/04/08 at 06:10:06

There are basic straps with buckle snap connections,can't think what they're called.(Have seen them in MC Catalogs)
I used those and attached the bags to my bike easily.(Under the saddle bag flap and to the frame)

They havent moved yet ;)

Title: Re: Noob throw-over saddlebag question.
Post by aysrav on 08/04/08 at 08:08:55

Cable ties also work well. Make sure they're long enough. You can always cut off the ends.

Title: Re: Noob throw-over saddlebag question.
Post by flcruzr on 08/04/08 at 08:10:49

I have a question regarding saddlebags. I'm thinking of getting the oem small bags, do i need to have the supports or can I get away with not having them? Thanks!

Title: Re: Noob throw-over saddlebag question.
Post by SimonTuffGuy on 08/04/08 at 08:28:36

You might be able to get away without having the brackets in place... The backs of MY bags are a hard plastic. But I don't know that I would suggest doing that.

There's a pretty good how-to about bending up your own brackets on the boards here. Probably be done for a few bucks in supplies.