Installing Saddlebags

[alanmcorcoran]

...I read the threads. I figure anything that is difficult for you guys to do is impossible for me. I may stick with the net unless I can find a dealer to put them on for me. (Yes, I'm also a mechanical pussy... sigh...)

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

...I read the threads. I figure anything that is difficult for you guys to do is impossible for me. I may stick with the net unless I can find a dealer to put them on for me. (Yes, I'm also a mechanical pussy... sigh...)

Except for the tight space, installing the bag supports is really quite simple. Do you have BIG hands?
I have fairly small hands but REALLY wish I had though about raising the back tire OFF the ground to get some extra clearance.

You can actually do a test run of sorts by sticking you hand in above the tire and feeling for the bolts that hold the side chrome strips on. That should give you a good idea of whether or not you will be comfortable removing and replacing them.

[PJS]

Thanks for all the input guys. I have the bags on and they look great. Guess I was over thinking on how to put the bags on :blush: You guys are right. The worst part was getting up inside with my hands to install the longer bolts.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by PJS

You guys are right.

The truth is usually in here somewhere.......you just have to be able to pick it out !! :lol:

[patrick_777]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

I figure anything that is difficult for you guys to do is impossible for me.

Don't be scared off of a project by our whining. The best thing about this bike is that you can learn stuff and feel a sense of accomplishment without the chance of really screwing something major up.

...just don't go digging around in bowels of the engine though.

[alanmcorcoran]

...I will do the exploration as advised. Thanks for the tips!

[patrick_777]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

Actually I have small hands...

You don't, by any chance, work for the carnival?

[Moedad]

Originally Posted by patrick_777

I try very hard avoid any kind of bowel digging.

[patrick_777]

Originally Posted by Moedad

I try very hard avoid any kind of bowel digging.

I've heard the stories about you Californians...you and your Friday-night-fruit-smoothie high colonics.

[alanmcorcoran]

Originally Posted by patrick_777

You don't, by any chance, work for the carnival?

Actually, I play the piano. Too bad we don't have a place to post a picture of that. (I'm pretty sure my piano can kick your pianos's ass.)