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Message started by DocNeedles on 07/09/09 at 20:47:37

Title: rubbing left saddlebag support
Post by DocNeedles on 07/09/09 at 20:47:37
I have an oversized back tire a 140 90 15 on my Savage and did have a previous problem with scoring of the tire but I put on OEM saddle bag supports and  ground down the questionable bolt head which fixed the problem but gave me another problem in that the edge flange of the left hand support rubs against the tire when I have a passenger on.  I think that I could grind down the flange to give clearance or try putting it on the outside of the fender.  Anyone else run into this problem and if so how did the solve it?
DocNeedles

Title: Re: rubbing left saddlebag support
Post by PerrydaSavage on 07/10/09 at 03:34:55
Mushroom head allen bolts improve the situation?

Title: Re: rubbing left saddlebag support
Post by DocNeedles on 07/10/09 at 07:28:49

685D4A4A415C596B594E595F5D380 wrote:
Mushroom head allen bolts improve the situation?

That would not solve the problem since it is the edge of the saddlebag support which is rubbing against the tire when I have a passenger on.  The support part that comes down on the inside of the fender before it moves externally.  The tire and the back support (it is only the rear support) rubs and is glazing the tire.  It must be just ouching since I don't smell any rubber.
DocNeedles

Title: Re: rubbing left saddlebag support
Post by odvelasc on 07/10/09 at 07:55:35

7F5458755E5E5F575E483B0 wrote:
[quote author=685D4A4A415C596B594E595F5D380 link=1247197658/0#1 date=1247222095]Mushroom head allen bolts improve the situation?

That would not solve the problem since it is the edge of the saddlebag support which is rubbing against the tire when I have a passenger on.  The support part that comes down on the inside of the fender before it moves externally.  The tire and the back support (it is only the rear support) rubs and is glazing the tire.  It must be just ouching since I don't smell any rubber.
DocNeedles[/quote]

Message seviersavage. He will make you a pair, dirt cheap too. I have 140 90 15 and dont have any of the issues you speak off. Once you have received your new supports, sell your old ones.

Title: Re: rubbing left saddlebag support
Post by verslagen1 on 07/10/09 at 10:01:09
You can mount the bracket on the exterior of the fender.  You can build up the other mount points with washers but I did do that.
Truss head bolts or carriage bolts would then give you maximum clearance.

Title: Re: rubbing left saddlebag support
Post by PerrydaSavage on 07/11/09 at 08:41:22
I can vouch for SevierSavage's home-fabricated mounts ... have a set and they are spot-on! Mine are installed on inside of fender, but I'd bet they could install between fender rail and outside wall of fender too ... then the mtg bolt would not stick into the fender well as much as with brackets installed conventionally ...

Title: Re: rubbing left saddlebag support
Post by Gideon1986 on 07/11/09 at 08:48:25

715A567B505051595046350 wrote:
I have an oversized back tire a 140 90 15 on my Savage and did have a previous problem with scoring of the tire but I put on OEM saddle bag supports and  ground down the questionable bolt head which fixed the problem but gave me another problem in that the edge flange of the left hand support rubs against the tire when I have a passenger on.  I think that I could grind down the flange to give clearance or try putting it on the outside of the fender.  Anyone else run into this problem and if so how did the solve it?
DocNeedles


just don't have a passenger... or ask the passenger to lean on the right... LOL just kidding... good luck ;)

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