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Message started by rijopiatt on 11/12/14 at 09:17:03

Title: Saddlebag set-up to share
Post by rijopiatt on 11/12/14 at 09:17:03

I just installed new saddlebags from The Leatherworks and wanted to give others an idea of an alternative bag installation:

http://p1.bikepics.com/2014/10/31/bikepics-2705870-200.jpg
I removed the stock tail lights and installed a "relocation kit" purchased from Drag Specialties and dual element, all metal bullet lights I purchased on Ebay. Later I discovered the same lights/parts can be purchased at the HD dealership, as they are used on Sportsters. BTW, the lights are turn signals AND tail lights.

http://p1.bikepics.com/2014/10/31/bikepics-2705871-200.jpg
I wanted to use Easy Brackets quick release system for the bags, but there isn't a unit sized for an S40's fender bracket bolt spacing. It would require drilling thru the chrome bracket which I preferred not to do. Consequently, I drilled thru the fender at the stock tail light hole in the bracket. I fabricated a stand-out from 1 1/4" stainless steel bar stock and used the hardware you see above. The upper assembly is an Easy Bracket's docking post.

http://p1.bikepics.com/2014/10/31/bikepics-2705872-200.jpg
Installed. BTW, I used a chrome spacer to fill the large diameter hole in the fender bracket.

http://p1.bikepics.com/2014/10/31/bikepics-2705873-200.jpg
Bag installed. Note key lock. Bracket is bolted thru the back of the bag.

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The finished product!

FYI- My other bags are listed on Ebay as "Suzuki S40 saddlebags". I couldn't get the photos to download on Café ( ???). Check em out.