Quick release saddle bag bolts

speedbyu · 01-18-2010, 10:43 AM

Did a search and not much came up. Does anybody know where I can get a set?
Thanks, Bill

**ringadingh** · 01-18-2010, 11:03 AM

They used to be on Ebay all the time, maybe not anymore. You could make some up quite easy yourself, go to Home Depot and buy four small knobs, cut the heads off four bolts that are the correct thread and thread the top of the bolt where the head used to be, and screw a knob on. Use threadlocker on the knobs when installing the bolt, as they tend to come loose on the bike.

dougster · 01-18-2010, 11:08 AM

Gadget's site shows how to make them, inexpensively. They are very nice.

http://www.gadgetjq.com/quick_release_collection.htm

cactusjack · 01-18-2010, 11:14 AM

I'm just going to ask...do you take your bags on and off so frequently that using a 10mm wrench becomes a burden? Not trying to be a wise-a$$, but I don't see what quick release knobs buy you. Didn't we have a member lose a bag on the highway when his failed or worked loose?

rewindgy · 01-18-2010, 11:28 AM

I take mine off frequently! Cleaning, checking rear pads. Quick release knobs are the bomb!

**ringadingh** · 01-18-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I'm just going to ask...do you take your bags on and off so frequently that using a 10mm wrench becomes a burden? Not trying to be a wise-a$$, but I don't see what quick release knobs buy you. Didn't we have a member lose a bag on the highway when his failed or worked loose?

I have mine on and off all the time, after riding in rain or down a gravel road which I have to do sometimes, the roadspray makes a mess of the bike, its a lot easier to clean the pipes and rear wheel when the bags are out of the way. A lot of us don't get months of dry weather like you do, and the bikes can get quite dirty after a few miles of that .

macmac · 01-18-2010, 11:41 AM

Gadjet's site is likely to show shorter bolts for a 1500. You cn do the same thying for the longer 1600 bolts.

My 1500 had the quick off, but my 1600 doesn't and won't. A ratchet works well for me and isn't too much hassel.

kudzufarmer · 01-18-2010, 01:59 PM

A ratcheting 10mm nutdriver does wonders....I keep one in my saddlebag pouch

speedbyu · 01-18-2010, 02:29 PM

My 1500 had them and I loved them. Yes I had my bags off all the time for cleaning. I was hoping to find some made instead of doing it. My old ones seemed to be "production made" not put together and I never had an issue with them coming loose. Maybe I have more hand strength than others. (not trying to be an ............)

I wish I had grabbed them off the old bike, but I was not thinking about it. I was hoping somebody new where I could buy some.
I will look again at Gadgets site and see though.
Bill

chuckster131 · 01-19-2010, 06:40 AM

I take the original bolts and weld a 5/16" x 2" long piece of round stock to the head of each one and that's it. Those plastic knobs do work but can strip out sometimes.

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Originally Posted by speedbyu

Did a search and not much came up. Does anybody know where I can get a set?
Thanks, Bill

caddman11 · 01-19-2010, 08:04 AM

I got mine off ebay and it's really nice when you want to take off your bags and don't have to stop and look for a wrench. I want to say I paid $13 off ebay..

MikeInFla · 01-19-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

I'm just going to ask...do you take your bags on and off so frequently that using a 10mm wrench becomes a burden? Not trying to be a wise-a$$, but I don't see what quick release knobs buy you. Didn't we have a member lose a bag on the highway when his failed or worked loose?

I had the same question. I was wondering why someone would be in such a hurry to get the bags off that they needed knobs instead of a wrench. After reading the responses I guess I can see the other side of the coin. At the end of the day, personal preference rules.

blowndodge · 01-19-2010, 01:04 PM

The only time I need my "bags off in a hurry" would be to clean the bike?! Right?! That usually means that I'm home cleaning the bike and have a socket at the ready.

No other reason to have quick release "on the road" that I could justify the feature. Especially since I've heard of bags coming off on their own, like CJ said, sometimes.

Sort of like a quick release exhaust system.

**Jared** · 01-19-2010, 02:41 PM

I have never needed quick release bolts for the bags. Like other have said, no real need for me.

I have seen where they would be helpful when attaching the windshield buy by myself.

**Cajunrider** · 01-19-2010, 06:36 PM

I keep a small tool bag in the left bag with all of the essential small metric sockets with a 1/4" drive, screwdrivers, pliers, tire plugging tools, etc. It's not very big and will get me out of a bind if I need them. Never considered installing quick releases but I guess they would be nice to have if they stay tight.

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01-18-2010, 11:03 AM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Quick release saddle bag bolts They used to be on Ebay all the time, maybe not anymore. You could make some up quite easy yourself, go to Home Depot and buy four small knobs, cut the heads off four bolts that are the correct thread and thread the top of the bolt where the head used to be, and screw a knob on. Use threadlocker on the knobs when installing the bolt, as they tend to come loose on the bike. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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01-18-2010, 11:08 AM	#3
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	Quick release saddle bag bolts Gadget's site shows how to make them, inexpensively. They are very nice. http://www.gadgetjq.com/quick_release_collection.htm __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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01-18-2010, 11:14 AM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Quick release saddle bag bolts I'm just going to ask...do you take your bags on and off so frequently that using a 10mm wrench becomes a burden? Not trying to be a wise-a$$, but I don't see what quick release knobs buy you. Didn't we have a member lose a bag on the highway when his failed or worked loose? __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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01-18-2010, 11:28 AM	#5
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01-18-2010, 11:41 AM	#7
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Quick release saddle bag bolts Gadjet's site is likely to show shorter bolts for a 1500. You cn do the same thying for the longer 1600 bolts. My 1500 had the quick off, but my 1600 doesn't and won't. A ratchet works well for me and isn't too much hassel. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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01-18-2010, 01:59 PM	#8
kudzufarmer Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 358	Quick release saddle bag bolts A ratcheting 10mm nutdriver does wonders....I keep one in my saddlebag pouch
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01-18-2010, 02:29 PM	#9
speedbyu Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cantrall, Illinois Posts: 449	Quick release saddle bag bolts My 1500 had them and I loved them. Yes I had my bags off all the time for cleaning. I was hoping to find some made instead of doing it. My old ones seemed to be "production made" not put together and I never had an issue with them coming loose. Maybe I have more hand strength than others. (not trying to be an ............) I wish I had grabbed them off the old bike, but I was not thinking about it. I was hoping somebody new where I could buy some. I will look again at Gadgets site and see though. Bill
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01-19-2010, 08:04 AM	#11
caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	Quick release saddle bag bolts I got mine off ebay and it's really nice when you want to take off your bags and don't have to stop and look for a wrench. I want to say I paid $13 off ebay..
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Quick release saddle bag bolts The only time I need my "bags off in a hurry" would be to clean the bike?! Right?! That usually means that I'm home cleaning the bike and have a socket at the ready. No other reason to have quick release "on the road" that I could justify the feature. Especially since I've heard of bags coming off on their own, like CJ said, sometimes. Sort of like a quick release exhaust system. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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01-19-2010, 02:41 PM	#14
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Quick release saddle bag bolts I have never needed quick release bolts for the bags. Like other have said, no real need for me. I have seen where they would be helpful when attaching the windshield buy by myself. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Quick release saddle bag bolts I keep a small tool bag in the left bag with all of the essential small metric sockets with a 1/4" drive, screwdrivers, pliers, tire plugging tools, etc. It's not very big and will get me out of a bind if I need them. Never considered installing quick releases but I guess they would be nice to have if they stay tight. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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