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Firedog · 02-19-2006, 10:44 AM

Well, thanks to XtremeDave, I got my Easy Brackets (VOL-R1BR) and my Saddlemen Drifter Slant Extra Jumbo bags installed yesterday. They look good and weren't too difficult to install.

For anyone thinking about doing this, one major tip: when drilling the holes for the brackets, slip something in the inside mesh pocket (like a block of wood) of the bags, or your drill bit will likely chew through the mesh. I was thinking ahead and was doing this, but, while drilling for the first bag, the block must have slipped and the bit went through and tore up the mesh. Oh well, it still works fine.

The only thing that I have to do now is cut the bolts that hold the bags on a little shorter (Dremmel tool, here I come!) and then seal up the holes. The Saddlemen bags have adjustable yokes that hold on with four twist-lock tabs. The bags themselves have six holes for those bags. Since I'm not using the yokes, I'm going to seal up the holes with some silicone sealant. I'm also thinking about using some of this to cover the ends of the bolts so that I don't tear my hand off everytime I pull it out of the bag...

For those of you who are about to say that this thread is worthless without pics, here they are (and please don't mind the dusty nature of the bike):

Rickster · 02-19-2006, 12:55 PM

Wow, those things are huge. If you can't get it in those, you better take the truck. Did you relocate your turn signals, or do the bags fit outside of them?

Firedog · 02-19-2006, 02:06 PM

They are a little bigger then was expected, but I think that they'll work just fine. The brackets brought the bags out just far enough that they clear the signals, so I didn't have to relocate them.

Rickster · 02-19-2006, 03:52 PM

I'm wating on delivery of the Ameritex bags I ordered to mount on Easy Brackets. I'm thinking that I might have to move my turn signals, becaus the bags are hinged in the front, and I might not have clerance to open and close the top without hitting the signals. I don't have a rear rack on my bike, so the brackets will be in a bit closser.www.accwhse.com/photos/ ameritex_futura00_sbag

Firedog · 02-19-2006, 04:05 PM

True, without the rear rack, they will be closer to the bike. With the rack, they are quite close the the turn signals, but do clear them sufficiently.

I guess it all depends on how long your bags are.

trini0 · 02-19-2006, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickster

Wow, those things are huge.

You think those are huge.
I have the Saddlemen Extra Extra Jumbo Cruisers on mine (the next size up from Firedog).
The only thing different I did for mine was that I have a steel plate on the
inside of the bags so it has more support with the ez brackets.
Because the bags are so big, and when I was mounting the bags, the bike
was on the kick stand, the right bag does touch the rear turn signal, and after some time, of contact has left a permanent mark on the housing

.
The left side doesn't touch the turn signal housing.
But I'll live with it for now...

Rickster · 02-19-2006, 04:35 PM

I don't carry that much in mine, I just like a place to store my jacket when I'm off the bike, and carry a few emergency items. It is nice to have more storage for trips, but it's kind of like a garage, they are never big enough.

arkieollie · 02-19-2006, 04:45 PM

I like'm. I have the large saddlemens on my bike. Don't carry much in mine...just my jacket, gloves, glasses, etc.

outlaw · 02-19-2006, 05:20 PM

looks good firedog

keylo4life · 04-07-2006, 05:49 PM

FireDog,

What did Xtreme Dave charge you for the bags and brackets? I've been trying to find a descent price for that exact setup.

Firedog · 04-07-2006, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keylo4life

FireDog,

What did Xtreme Dave charge you for the bags and brackets? I've been trying to find a descent price for that exact setup.

You'll need to contact him. He wanted to keep the prices on the d/l... I can tell you that it's doubtful that you can beat his prices.

keylo4life · 04-07-2006, 08:05 PM

sounds good to me firedog. believe you me, I certainly understand.

thanks

enjoyIT · 04-07-2006, 08:22 PM

Looks good fire dog !!!!!!!
I still think our bikes look better naked LOL
but i wanted to ask you looks like you have drop down foot rests for the passanger ???
If so where did you get them,who makes then and does your pilon like em LOL

dragbar · 04-08-2006, 05:10 AM

whoa,

I'll let fire answer you on those pegs but if you just want clearance from the bags you can take the pegs off, buy some stainless spacers and bolts (sorry I'd have to search for exact size) and reverse them. Left to Right, right to left. Clears most bags.

Firedog · 04-08-2006, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoamioitsme

Looks good fire dog !!!!!!!
I still think our bikes look better naked LOL
but i wanted to ask you looks like you have drop down foot rests for the passanger ???
If so where did you get them,who makes then and does your pilon like em LOL

I got them from Scootworks. My wife likes them quite a bit. Her legs are long enough that, without them, she was feeling a little too compacted...

Unfortunately, I got them before I knew of the mod that Dragbar is referring to..

dragbar · 04-08-2006, 07:58 AM

Here's a link with the bolt size. You can goto any home improvement store and buy stainless spacers vs cutting the pipe like the link says. My usual passenger has short legs so extending them down wasn't a good option.

http://webpages.charter.net/v0lusia/...ger%20Pegs.pdf

02-19-2006, 10:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Firedog Foil Inspector Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: BMW K1200LT Location: West Lafayette, IN Posts: 961	Easy Brackets and Saddlemen Bags Well, thanks to XtremeDave, I got my Easy Brackets (VOL-R1BR) and my Saddlemen Drifter Slant Extra Jumbo bags installed yesterday. They look good and weren't too difficult to install. For anyone thinking about doing this, one major tip: when drilling the holes for the brackets, slip something in the inside mesh pocket (like a block of wood) of the bags, or your drill bit will likely chew through the mesh. I was thinking ahead and was doing this, but, while drilling for the first bag, the block must have slipped and the bit went through and tore up the mesh. Oh well, it still works fine. The only thing that I have to do now is cut the bolts that hold the bags on a little shorter (Dremmel tool, here I come!) and then seal up the holes. The Saddlemen bags have adjustable yokes that hold on with four twist-lock tabs. The bags themselves have six holes for those bags. Since I'm not using the yokes, I'm going to seal up the holes with some silicone sealant. I'm also thinking about using some of this to cover the ends of the bolts so that I don't tear my hand off everytime I pull it out of the bag... For those of you who are about to say that this thread is worthless without pics, here they are (and please don't mind the dusty nature of the bike): Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." -Abraham Lincoln

02-19-2006, 02:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Firedog Foil Inspector Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: BMW K1200LT Location: West Lafayette, IN Posts: 961	They are a little bigger then was expected, but I think that they'll work just fine. The brackets brought the bags out just far enough that they clear the signals, so I didn't have to relocate them. __________________ "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." -Abraham Lincoln

02-19-2006, 03:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,982	I'm wating on delivery of the Ameritex bags I ordered to mount on Easy Brackets. I'm thinking that I might have to move my turn signals, becaus the bags are hinged in the front, and I might not have clerance to open and close the top without hitting the signals. I don't have a rear rack on my bike, so the brackets will be in a bit closser.www.accwhse.com/photos/ ameritex_futura00_sbag __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler Last edited by Rickster; 02-19-2006 at 04:07 PM.

02-19-2006, 04:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Firedog Foil Inspector Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: BMW K1200LT Location: West Lafayette, IN Posts: 961	True, without the rear rack, they will be closer to the bike. With the rack, they are quite close the the turn signals, but do clear them sufficiently. I guess it all depends on how long your bags are. __________________ "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." -Abraham Lincoln

02-19-2006, 04:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,982	I don't carry that much in mine, I just like a place to store my jacket when I'm off the bike, and carry a few emergency items. It is nice to have more storage for trips, but it's kind of like a garage, they are never big enough. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

02-19-2006, 12:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,982	Wow, those things are huge. If you can't get it in those, you better take the truck. Did you relocate your turn signals, or do the bags fit outside of them?

02-19-2006, 04:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
arkieollie Kickstand Operator Joined: Dec 2005 Bike: Sold my m50 and got a 07 street bob Posts: 285	I like'm. I have the large saddlemens on my bike. Don't carry much in mine...just my jacket, gloves, glasses, etc.

02-19-2006, 05:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
outlaw Fifth gear streak Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Red '05 M50 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,375	looks good firedog __________________

04-07-2006, 05:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
keylo4life In Training Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 129	FireDog, What did Xtreme Dave charge you for the bags and brackets? I've been trying to find a descent price for that exact setup.

04-07-2006, 08:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
keylo4life In Training Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: Fort Hood, TX Posts: 129	sounds good to me firedog. believe you me, I certainly understand. thanks

04-07-2006, 08:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
enjoyIT Kickstand Operator Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 2005 red M50 Location: Ont Canada Posts: 280	Looks good fire dog !!!!!!! I still think our bikes look better naked LOL but i wanted to ask you looks like you have drop down foot rests for the passanger ??? If so where did you get them,who makes then and does your pilon like em LOL

04-08-2006, 05:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
dragbar Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,375	whoa, I'll let fire answer you on those pegs but if you just want clearance from the bags you can take the pegs off, buy some stainless spacers and bolts (sorry I'd have to search for exact size) and reverse them. Left to Right, right to left. Clears most bags. __________________ I ate Chinese last night..........should of seen her struggle when i put her in the van. Доверя́й, но проверя́й.

04-08-2006, 07:58 AM	#16 (permalink)
dragbar Fifth gear streak Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,375	Here's a link with the bolt size. You can goto any home improvement store and buy stainless spacers vs cutting the pipe like the link says. My usual passenger has short legs so extending them down wasn't a good option. http://webpages.charter.net/v0lusia/...ger%20Pegs.pdf __________________ I ate Chinese last night..........should of seen her struggle when i put her in the van. Доверя́й, но проверя́й.

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