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(5 stars) reviewed on 05/10/09 byDrew Snyder (sappho7136) from GAINESVILLE, FL, United States, for a 2001 1500 Valkyrie Standard wrote: I am updating this review to reflect the new style, zip-off bags I just got and HARD MOUNTED TO THE BIKE. A lot of reviewers talk about hard mounting, but none of them really expand on how they did it. And maybe some of my fellow readers out there will appreciate the time I've taken to do so. HARD MOUNTING: Usually you don't/can't hard mount soft-sided bags--unless you reinforce them. The removable neoprene backing provides an excellent buffer for securing the Easy Brackets to the bags. I used Lexan (a composite plastic that is very strong and lighter than metal, available at Home Depot) which I cut using a jigsaw to a little smaller than the size of the bag. I then secured the 4 corners with button cap alan bolts, fender washers (1.5"--2 per bolt), and lock nuts. I drilled through the leather bag, the Lexan and the neoprene and ran the bolt all the way through with a fender washer on either side. I then did the same with the Easy Bracket bolts. I have the bolt heads on the inside o... Review Details Was this review helpful to you? Yes No |
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