Do your bags move

tkd · 07-09-2008, 03:16 PM

Justwondering. I noticed that when I lift up the bags from the bottom, there is about 1/2 inch of play up and down. I've tighted the bolts and all seems secure. Are the bags designs to have some play or do I need to replace a bushing somewhere?

thanks

cactusjack · 07-09-2008, 03:34 PM

When I wash my bike, I remove the bags and I noticed this the last time I reinstalled them. Mine don't seem to have enough play that they could come loose, though.

radco · 07-09-2008, 04:06 PM

My Bag swings alot more and lower since iI got older ::),, But the saddle bags are alittle loose on the bike,, WOULD a thicker bushing help? or cause more stress ????? Rich

**trip** · 07-09-2008, 04:08 PM

I had that problem early on. I noticed that there was a lot of play in the rubber bushings under the bags where the bag stumps rest. Did what Gadget suggested on his site and bought a couple of valve seals made for commodes...they work!

#14 on http://www.gadgetjq.com/quickies.htm

blowndodge · 07-09-2008, 04:16 PM

My bags be hangin lower too radco. My saddlebags seem to fit tight but they do vibrate good at certain RPM's

07-09-2008, 04:31 PM

I used these. Tightened them up nicely and about $3 less a set than those toilet things.

http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ay&thread=5026

**trip** · 07-09-2008, 04:37 PM

Life is about options..........

macmac · 07-09-2008, 04:38 PM

It is a good idea to let then both swing a little.. If you get the saddlebags overly tight I'll bet you will soon wish you didn't.

07-09-2008, 04:39 PM

And plumbing. Just ask Radco & BD.

macmac · 07-09-2008, 05:33 PM

Oh, did you think I forgot the tale of Cadd on his back, uh err 'working' yeah that's it working on a plumbing problem. His wife says "Why don't you just hire someone?"

They sure do have some strange ideas in Cal... :-)

radco · 07-09-2008, 06:12 PM

Nuttin like a Tight Bag ::).. and if your bag hangs way too low try this.. PRETTY cheap

and it Just makes sense Rich

07-09-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macmac

Oh, did you think I forgot the tale of Cadd on his back, uh err 'working' yeah that's it working on a plumbing problem. His wife says "Why don't you just hire someone?"

They sure do have some strange ideas in Cal... :-)

I'll tell that story here some day, Mac.

Maybe.

If it's the same one I'm thinkin of.

07-09-2008, 07:47 PM

OK, I posted that plumbing story in the joke room. At least I think it's the same story.

In any event, it's the ONLY one I'm gonna tell im public. ::)

mncruiser · 07-10-2008, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

My bags be hangin lower too radco. My saddlebags seem to fit tight but they do vibrate good at certain RPM's

So what yer saying is that I can set the Nomad up to vibrate my bags? I missed this on Gadgets page!!!

blowndodge · 07-10-2008, 10:25 AM

Like cadd said. Once your rubbers start to wear out you can tighen up those puppies and really enjoy the ride!!

07-09-2008, 03:34 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Do your bags move When I wash my bike, I remove the bags and I noticed this the last time I reinstalled them. Mine don't seem to have enough play that they could come loose, though. __________________ 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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07-09-2008, 04:06 PM	#3
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Do your bags move My Bag swings alot more and lower since iI got older ::),, But the saddle bags are alittle loose on the bike,, WOULD a thicker bushing help? or cause more stress ????? Rich __________________
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07-09-2008, 04:08 PM	#4
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Do your bags move I had that problem early on. I noticed that there was a lot of play in the rubber bushings under the bags where the bag stumps rest. Did what Gadget suggested on his site and bought a couple of valve seals made for commodes...they work! #14 on http://www.gadgetjq.com/quickies.htm __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Do your bags move My bags be hangin lower too radco. My saddlebags seem to fit tight but they do vibrate good at certain RPM's __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-09-2008, 04:31 PM	#6
Guest Posts: n/a	Do your bags move I used these. Tightened them up nicely and about $3 less a set than those toilet things. http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index...ay&thread=5026
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tkd Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Elk River, MN (twin cities) Posts: 271	Do your bags move Justwondering. I noticed that when I lift up the bags from the bottom, there is about 1/2 inch of play up and down. I've tighted the bolts and all seems secure. Are the bags designs to have some play or do I need to replace a bushing somewhere? thanks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Do your bags move Life is about options.......... __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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07-09-2008, 04:38 PM	#8
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Do your bags move It is a good idea to let then both swing a little.. If you get the saddlebags overly tight I'll bet you will soon wish you didn't. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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07-09-2008, 04:39 PM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	Do your bags move And plumbing. Just ask Radco & BD.
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07-09-2008, 05:33 PM	#10
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Do your bags move Oh, did you think I forgot the tale of Cadd on his back, uh err 'working' yeah that's it working on a plumbing problem. His wife says "Why don't you just hire someone?" They sure do have some strange ideas in Cal... :-) __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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07-09-2008, 06:12 PM	#11
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Do your bags move Nuttin like a Tight Bag ::).. and if your bag hangs way too low try this.. PRETTY cheap and it Just makes sense Rich __________________
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07-09-2008, 07:47 PM	#13
Guest Posts: n/a	Do your bags move OK, I posted that plumbing story in the joke room. At least I think it's the same story. In any event, it's the ONLY one I'm gonna tell im public. ::)
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07-10-2008, 10:25 AM	#15
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Do your bags move Like cadd said. Once your rubbers start to wear out you can tighen up those puppies and really enjoy the ride!! __________________ 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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