tri glide saddle bags

[Highaltidude]

Question for those that bolted them on. Was it necessary to remove rear wheels to install, or were you able to reach far enough to leave them on ? Have a set on order, And hoping I can get by without wheel removal.

Yep. No wheel removal required.

I did buy new drill bits for the job. Both for sharpness and to be able to use exactly the specified size.

Chuck

 

[GTK]

I have a set coming for my new TG. Good to know wheels don't have to be removed.

 

[GARYD]

Took the wheels off anyway to switch over to winter wheels/tires.

 

[azbob09]

Here’s a video of a guy mounting Saddleman bags.

i went with the HD bags and bought them from Surdyke. For about 20% off. I like the magnetic latch better on them since I can reach back and open while riding.

What's the part number for those saddlemen bags shown in the video? Also, are they HD bags or saddlemen ?? The post or thread mentions both.

 

[GARYD]

What's the part number for those saddlemen bags shown in the video? Also, are they HD bags or saddlemen ?? The post or thread mentions both.

The bags in the video are not H-D

I don't know why mounting hardware are not included with the bags. I wouldn't buy anything without included hardware.

There aren't even mounting holes in the bags either.

 

[GTK]

Installation complete

UPS dropped off HD saddle bag kit yesterday,so I dived into the installation this morning. I took my time and taped off lower break line on inner panel and then aligned template per instructions. Marked lower holes and drilled with a step drill instead of a regular drill bit. Once holes were drilled and attachments bolted in place,bag self aligned itself for final marking for top retaining bracket. I did find I was unable to locate and attach upper bracket without removing wheels. Once I had wheels off,one side at a time, installation was so much easier. The outcome of the installation all depends on the alignment of the template to the break line. I am very satisfied with the looks of the bags and know I will utilize the storage space.