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02-27-2011, 10:04 PM | #1 |
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Well after sitting and looking at the saddlebag top rails for the past week, and rereading the advice from others a few times I sat down today and installed them. Followed the advice of others, and yes MAC I threw away the washers that came with it and got some new faucet washers. I have to say the hardest part is making that first hole in the top of your saddlebag. I measured once, twice, checked it, double checked it, lined up the drill, then checked it again! When I was absolutely positive I had it lined up right I put a hole in the saddlebag. It wasnt as hard as I thought to get everything lined up, but it definitely is scary to make that first hole.
Thanks everyone for the advice on how to do it, they look great!
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02-27-2011, 10:07 PM | #2 |
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The only draw back is cleaning under and around them. Enjoy. We are waiting for the pics.
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02-27-2011, 10:10 PM | #3 |
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Ah yes, I remember my escalated blood pressure when I installed mine! You're right, that first hole is the toughest to drill. After that, you're all in! Congrats on the install!
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02-28-2011, 09:06 AM | #4 |
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Nice job! They do look great, but for sure cleaning around and under them is a PIA. So what's next.....bottom guard rails...?? It's a long list you know.... !
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02-28-2011, 10:30 AM | #5 |
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I don't have saddlebag top rails but I do have one on my rear fender.Cleaning is not really a problem.I give it a shot of detail spray and slide my microfiber towel all the way through from one side to the other and do my best shoe shine boy imitation.Works for me.
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03-05-2011, 12:55 PM | #6 | |
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03-05-2011, 03:05 PM | #8 |
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Great Job, did mine last year and it's certainly a relief when it comes together...They really dress up the bags though along with protecting the top. Jody
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03-07-2011, 11:19 AM | #9 |
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For cleaning under the saddlebag rails and any of the other tight areas of the bike check out the EZ Detail Bike Brush at http://www.bikebrush.com . It's got very soft bristles and can get into the really tight places. I picked one up at the bike show in January and have used it only once (hey how often do you need to wash a bike in Alberta during the winter??) but it seems to do good job.
Their website shows only 1 size but at the bike show they had the large and a smaller version available.
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03-07-2011, 12:27 PM | #10 |
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Good Job!
I didn't really calm down until the eigth hole was done and I was looking at a completed job. I am going to take them off and wax the heck out of the bags before I start riding. I figure that will make cleaning a little easier.
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03-07-2011, 12:30 PM | #11 |
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I can remember measuring the locations over and over. Once I drilled the first holes I was committed and glad I did it. I was always hitting the top of the bag with my boot. I use the micro fiber and detail spray to clean under the rails and that seem to work very well. You will enjoy having them installed.
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03-10-2011, 05:23 PM | #13 |
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You get them done and are proud you did not mess up and take pics of them and post on here and THEN someone replys You put them on backwards and your heart jumps out of your chest untill some one says they are kidding
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03-10-2011, 08:14 PM | #15 |
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There the ones I bought also. For the bucks they are pretty good!
Ballast, when I put my rails on they were really tight, had to coak them to fasten them, I won't take them off to clean the bags, I'm gonna wax around them. |
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