Saddlebag Removal

usranger74 · 08-10-2010, 10:24 PM

I am about to remove and then reinstall both saddle bags on my 07 Nomad.

I have not tried this before and while it looks simple (famous last words) I thought I would check for tips, advise, suggestions and/or warnings.

Txs

papat · 08-10-2010, 10:37 PM

There are 2 10 mm bolts inside remove them lift up and out from the J hook on back of the bag. To install set the knobs on bottom of bag in rubber washer while placing the J hook on back of bag in proper place install bolts and tighten.

**Cajunrider** · 08-10-2010, 10:38 PM

After removing the two interior bolts, lift the bag straight up and off it comes. Just have a safe place to lay them down after removing them. They don't stand up very well without falling over. I always lay mine on a large towel out of the way. Good time to put some silicone on the rubber grommets that the bottom of the bags slip into. The silicone will glue them to the frame so you won't accidentaly lose them. I find them easier to install by getting down on one knee and holding the bottom next to the rear post and the front of the bag in the vertical curve. If you have the rails on top of the bag, they make great handles. I line the bag hook up with the hanger and use one finger to guide the rear post into the grommet. Put your bolts back in good and snug and you've got it.

**schoeney** · 08-10-2010, 11:19 PM

A nice place to set them after removal is in the back of my SUV. Carpeted and flat. When I removed the bags the first time I was worried they would fall after I removed the bolts but they stay on fine. I hit the bolts with a shot of silicone when they are out.

AlabamaNomadRider · 08-10-2010, 11:31 PM

Be careful and when you lift them up don't hit the back of the helmet holders. Friend of mine at the dealership warned me about possibly scratching them on the metal.

macmac · 08-11-2010, 12:00 PM

And after the bolts are out leave them laying in the bottom of the bags close and lock the doors, before lifting.

I too place mine and anyone elses when working, on a blanket far away.

blowndodge · 08-11-2010, 12:47 PM

A true technical nightmare if ya's ask me!

Stump · 08-11-2010, 07:12 PM

Like you said simple !

flightdoc · 08-12-2010, 10:55 AM

It's also a great time to wash the back side of the bags and clean the wheels and everything hidden back there.

ridemslow · 08-15-2010, 04:32 PM

Simple as Sh1t1ng in the bed...wide awake!

08-10-2010, 10:24 PM	#1
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Saddlebag Removal I am about to remove and then reinstall both saddle bags on my 07 Nomad. I have not tried this before and while it looks simple (famous last words) I thought I would check for tips, advise, suggestions and/or warnings. Txs __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-10-2010, 10:37 PM	#2
papat Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucumcari NM Posts: 358	Saddlebag Removal There are 2 10 mm bolts inside remove them lift up and out from the J hook on back of the bag. To install set the knobs on bottom of bag in rubber washer while placing the J hook on back of bag in proper place install bolts and tighten. __________________ SHEEPLE: Sheep like people, many of whom deny the existence of wolves, and vote to pull the teeth of the sheepdogs who protect the flock!
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08-10-2010, 10:38 PM	#3
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Saddlebag Removal After removing the two interior bolts, lift the bag straight up and off it comes. Just have a safe place to lay them down after removing them. They don't stand up very well without falling over. I always lay mine on a large towel out of the way. Good time to put some silicone on the rubber grommets that the bottom of the bags slip into. The silicone will glue them to the frame so you won't accidentaly lose them. I find them easier to install by getting down on one knee and holding the bottom next to the rear post and the front of the bag in the vertical curve. If you have the rails on top of the bag, they make great handles. I line the bag hook up with the hanger and use one finger to guide the rear post into the grommet. Put your bolts back in good and snug and you've got it. __________________ 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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08-10-2010, 11:19 PM	#4
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Saddlebag Removal A nice place to set them after removal is in the back of my SUV. Carpeted and flat. When I removed the bags the first time I was worried they would fall after I removed the bolts but they stay on fine. I hit the bolts with a shot of silicone when they are out. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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08-10-2010, 11:31 PM	#5
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Saddlebag Removal Be careful and when you lift them up don't hit the back of the helmet holders. Friend of mine at the dealership warned me about possibly scratching them on the metal. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-11-2010, 12:00 PM	#6
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Saddlebag Removal And after the bolts are out leave them laying in the bottom of the bags close and lock the doors, before lifting. I too place mine and anyone elses when working, on a blanket far away. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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08-11-2010, 12:47 PM	#7
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Saddlebag Removal A true technical nightmare if ya's ask me! __________________ 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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08-11-2010, 07:12 PM	#8
Stump Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scottown ohio Posts: 1,225	Saddlebag Removal Like you said simple ! __________________ Everyday is a holiday when you love your job, And if you don't you live in a nightmare.
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08-12-2010, 10:55 AM	#9
flightdoc Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Barrington, New Hampshire Posts: 1,285	Saddlebag Removal It's also a great time to wash the back side of the bags and clean the wheels and everything hidden back there.
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08-15-2010, 04:32 PM	#10
ridemslow Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chesapeake, Ohio Posts: 1,537	Saddlebag Removal Simple as Sh1t1ng in the bed...wide awake! __________________
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