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throw over saddlebags
11/28/21 at 05:49:08

I just bought a set of these saddlebags.
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/willie-max-braided-straight-throw-over-sa...
Very good quality for not a lot of money. Anyway, I was planning to install them under the seat but only now do I realize that the regulator/rectifier sits right where the yoke should be placed. I'm concerned about heat from the reg/rec damaging the yoke if it's placed on top of it. What do you think? Am I worrying unnecessarily?

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Yoshi Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 870 LongIsland, N.Y. Gender:	Re: throw over saddlebags Reply #1 - 11/28/21 at 06:50:38 You're very right, you can very easily relocate the rr BTW- whats gonna stop these saddle bags from getting caught in the rear wheel?
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TZK Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 58	Re: throw over saddlebags Reply #2 - 11/28/21 at 07:30:24 Is there a thread detailing how/where to relocate the rr? The bags have stiff plastic inside to help retain their shape. They also come with rope to prevent them from flapping. I think it'll be fine. If not, I'll have to figure something out.
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Tazmool YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 13	Re: throw over saddlebags Reply #3 - 11/28/21 at 21:23:22 I too was wondering about the voltage regulator location under the seat, and how to get saddle bags on. I was thinking of not using throw over bags, but something that mounts to a rack maybe? Tazmool
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Reply #4 - 11/28/21 at 21:39:22

TZK wrote on 11/28/21 at 07:30:24:

Is there a thread detailing how/where to relocate the rr?

The bags have stiff plastic inside to help retain their shape. They also come with rope to prevent them from flapping. I think it'll be fine. If not, I'll have to figure something out.

You can always add a little ballast if they start to sail on you.

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Reply #5 - 11/29/21 at 05:21:58

Tazmool wrote on 11/28/21 at 21:23:22:

I too was wondering about the voltage regulator location under the seat, and how to get saddle bags on. I was thinking of not using throw over bags, .......

Tazmool

Throw over bags can also be mounted above the seat. But it doesn't look as nice and won't be as comfortable for the passenger.

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TZK Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 58	Re: throw over saddlebags Reply #6 - 11/30/21 at 08:00:45 Yoshi wrote on 11/28/21 at 06:50:38: BTW- whats gonna stop these saddle bags from getting caught in the rear wheel? I think these will work. https://www.ebay.com/itm/393534765320
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Reply #7 - 11/30/21 at 11:52:47

TZK wrote on 11/29/21 at 05:21:58:

Tazmool wrote on 11/28/21 at 21:23:22:

I too was wondering about the voltage regulator location under the seat, and how to get saddle bags on. I was thinking of not using throw over bags, .......

Tazmool

Throw over bags can also be mounted above the seat. But it doesn't look as nice and won't be as comfortable for the passenger.

Some riders have re-located the voltage regulator when modifying the seat or fender. If you remove the seat you can get a better idea of how long the wire leads are and where to remount the regulator. (I searched but wasn't able to find a discussion on regulator relocate)

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Tocsik Serious Thumper Offline the singularity Posts: 1140 Denver, CO Gender:	Re: throw over saddlebags Reply #8 - 12/01/21 at 11:13:53 Others have also just cut an opening in the saddlebag yoke that fits over the RR.
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Reply #9 - 12/01/21 at 14:22:19

I didn't like the fit on mine. I didn't want to relocate the rr. I went to the store and got grommets, cut the bags apart, and laced them together with paracord. I was able to adjust the bags to the height and angle I wanted. They stayed right where I wanted them until that woman turned left across me. Then a bag got ripped off, but the back stayed! Just lost everything In the bag.. People picked it all up and took it home.. Grrr!

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TZK Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 58	Re: throw over saddlebags Reply #10 - 12/02/21 at 14:47:01 2E3137302D2A1B2B1B23313D76440 wrote on 12/01/21 at 14:22:19: I didn't like the fit on mine. I didn't want to relocate the rr. I went to the store and got grommets, cut the bags apart, and laced them together with paracord.... Great idea! Thanks for the tip.
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kylejang Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 91	Re: throw over saddlebags Reply #11 - 01/02/22 at 07:35:39 I just got used willie &max bag too. First I thought about cutting middle part and slide top of RECTIFIER then change mind. I installed under the RECTIFIER using longer bolt. My only concern is overheating for RECTIFIER. Anyone see this as problem please let me know. Thanks you.
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TZK Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 58	Re: throw over saddlebags Reply #12 - 01/02/22 at 17:49:12 That looks like a problem to me. I wouldn't recommend it.
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kylejang Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 91	Re: throw over saddlebags Reply #13 - 01/03/22 at 20:03:11 Hi Tzk. How do you installed bags? Can you post pictures? Thanks
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TZK Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 58	Re: throw over saddlebags Reply #14 - 01/04/22 at 13:46:54 kylejang wrote on 01/03/22 at 20:03:11: Hi Tzk. How do you installed bags? Can you post pictures? Thanks ATM I have them thrown over the passenger seat. I don't really care for the look but it'll do for now. BTW I also installed these support brackets. They went on easily. https://www.ebay.com/itm/393534765320
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