Saddlebag Top Rails

Netnorske · 09-22-2008, 11:44 PM

I posted this briefly last week but deleted it until I could confirm with Metric Thunder that the listed price for these was indeed for a pair.

It was a little confusing as they have a place to indicate the order quantity (1,2,3, etc.) I wanted to make sure that a quantity of 1 meant a pair, not one individual rail.

I got an email back from them today confirming that. They are WAY less than the OEM price for Top Rails and by far the best deal I could find anywhere. I ordered a pair and can't wait to get'em mounted!

http://www.metricthunder.com/Merchan...gory_Code=CH08

Cheers...Kris

**Top Cat** · 09-23-2008, 12:01 AM

They are less expensive because they are three bars not four bars. The four bars are around $200.
Just my opinion but I think the four bars look better. Thats why I spent the extra money.

Netnorske · 09-23-2008, 12:37 AM

Agreed....but easier to clean under....and I'm really only looking for added luggage capacity, not so much looks.

rksaw · 09-23-2008, 01:22 AM

To each his own. Kris, post some pics when you get done will ya?
Take care bro,
Rich

mncruiser · 09-23-2008, 09:31 AM

I looked at both before I bought them this summer and settled on the 4-bar rails also.

dkdixie · 09-23-2008, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Netnorske

Agreed....but easier to clean under....and I'm really only looking for added luggage capacity, not so much looks.

I would like to hear your opinion (and pics) after you receive.
I'm very interested.

caddman11 · 09-23-2008, 11:54 AM

The MCE's are also shorter, they don't wrap the top of the bag as much.

chainsaw · 09-23-2008, 12:43 PM

I'd need them more to keep the wifes feet off the bags then for storage.

nomad · 09-23-2008, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caddman11

The MCE's are also shorter, they don't wrap the top of the bag as much.

thats my only concern with these rails.... :)

dantama · 09-23-2008, 07:42 PM

It takes a committed soul to drill holes in the top of their bag.

nomad · 09-23-2008, 07:47 PM

please post pics when you get them on. i would love to see them.

rickmeister56 · 09-23-2008, 08:12 PM

i mounted the 3 bar rails on my05 hoping that they would keep my girlfriend from kicking the front of the bags when mounting. they didnt work they were to short and you cant slide them any farther forward. i would like to know where to get the 4 bar as they are longer and cover more of the front of the bags. i want to mount them on my 08 nomad, can anyone help me out? thank you in advance

pirate · 09-23-2008, 08:39 PM

rick-I bought my 4 bar top rails on ebay. It was from a dealer in Florida. They weren't cheap, I think I paid 210 for them. Drilling into the bags was one of the hardest things I've ever done, as the anxiety of the first one about killed me. I'm glad I did, as they look really nice and have saved my bag from getting inadvertently kicked by the wife a few times.

rickmeister56 · 09-23-2008, 10:21 PM

thank you much i will try ebay. when i mounted them on my 05 i was kind of nervous about getting them right also. as the bags have no square corners in which to measure. i made sure i had no distaractions and locked myself in the garage. they came out fine....

Netnorske · 09-23-2008, 10:59 PM

I think oldbiker and lomax have the MCE three bar rails...at least that's what it looks like in their sig lines. I wonder how they like'em?

When I mount them, I will be on a search to find the perfect bags to set on them. I will post pics of the rails with and without bags once I get everything set.

I'm planning a weeklong trip through Montana and Idaho next summer and am trying to get everything in order well before hand.

09-22-2008, 11:44 PM	#1
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Saddlebag Top Rails I posted this briefly last week but deleted it until I could confirm with Metric Thunder that the listed price for these was indeed for a pair. It was a little confusing as they have a place to indicate the order quantity (1,2,3, etc.) I wanted to make sure that a quantity of 1 meant a pair, not one individual rail. I got an email back from them today confirming that. They are WAY less than the OEM price for Top Rails and by far the best deal I could find anywhere. I ordered a pair and can't wait to get'em mounted! http://www.metricthunder.com/Merchan...gory_Code=CH08 Cheers...Kris __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-23-2008, 12:01 AM	#2
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Saddlebag Top Rails They are less expensive because they are three bars not four bars. The four bars are around $200. Just my opinion but I think the four bars look better. Thats why I spent the extra money. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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09-23-2008, 12:37 AM	#3
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Saddlebag Top Rails Agreed....but easier to clean under....and I'm really only looking for added luggage capacity, not so much looks. __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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09-23-2008, 01:22 AM	#4
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Saddlebag Top Rails To each his own. Kris, post some pics when you get done will ya? Take care bro, Rich
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09-23-2008, 09:31 AM	#5
mncruiser Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 220	Saddlebag Top Rails I looked at both before I bought them this summer and settled on the 4-bar rails also. __________________ Jeff Twin Cities, MN '08 Goldwing '01 1500FI Nomad, traded 9/12 Also '02 Honda Sabre Kawanow #826 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-23-2008, 11:54 AM	#7
caddman11 Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 890	Saddlebag Top Rails The MCE's are also shorter, they don't wrap the top of the bag as much.
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09-23-2008, 12:43 PM	#8
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Saddlebag Top Rails I'd need them more to keep the wifes feet off the bags then for storage.
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09-23-2008, 07:42 PM	#10
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	Saddlebag Top Rails It takes a committed soul to drill holes in the top of their bag.
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09-23-2008, 07:47 PM	#11
nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central mississippi Posts: 443	Saddlebag Top Rails please post pics when you get them on. i would love to see them.
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09-23-2008, 08:12 PM	#12
rickmeister56 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: offerle kansas Posts: 154	Saddlebag Top Rails i mounted the 3 bar rails on my05 hoping that they would keep my girlfriend from kicking the front of the bags when mounting. they didnt work they were to short and you cant slide them any farther forward. i would like to know where to get the 4 bar as they are longer and cover more of the front of the bags. i want to mount them on my 08 nomad, can anyone help me out? thank you in advance
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09-23-2008, 08:39 PM	#13
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Saddlebag Top Rails rick-I bought my 4 bar top rails on ebay. It was from a dealer in Florida. They weren't cheap, I think I paid 210 for them. Drilling into the bags was one of the hardest things I've ever done, as the anxiety of the first one about killed me. I'm glad I did, as they look really nice and have saved my bag from getting inadvertently kicked by the wife a few times.
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09-23-2008, 10:21 PM	#14
rickmeister56 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: offerle kansas Posts: 154	Saddlebag Top Rails thank you much i will try ebay. when i mounted them on my 05 i was kind of nervous about getting them right also. as the bags have no square corners in which to measure. i made sure i had no distaractions and locked myself in the garage. they came out fine....
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09-23-2008, 10:59 PM	#15
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Saddlebag Top Rails I think oldbiker and lomax have the MCE three bar rails...at least that's what it looks like in their sig lines. I wonder how they like'em? When I mount them, I will be on a search to find the perfect bags to set on them. I will post pics of the rails with and without bags once I get everything set. I'm planning a weeklong trip through Montana and Idaho next summer and am trying to get everything in order well before hand. __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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