TRI GLIDE SADDLEBAGS and BUMPER

Roundabout here are some pics.

They don't look like the pic in the catalog and other pics that other members have sent me. It looks like the bags should be close to parallel with the fender. What do you think??
 
If these pictures are the way they looked after installation then whomever installed these bags reversed the templates. To use your first pic as an example, look at the top rear of the saddlebag. It is angled slightly up and to the RIGHT. That is the exact opposite what I posted and the way they should be. Remove the bag and look closely at the wheel well. You will see that is is slightly angled up and to the LEFT. If you look at the pic of your right saddlebag (from the front of you trike) you will see that it angles up and to the LEFT, which is also opposite of the way it should be.
 
I have both the bumper and saddlebags. The bumper for looks and protection. I was not sure about the saddle bags but went ahead with them. I am glad I did. The are a great place to store suntan lotion, gloves, backseaters purse, a hat or almost any thing. Also, the stuff you keep there keeps you from having to keep going in and out of the tour pack.

When the dealer installed the saddlebags they did angle out. I simply took the bags off and swapped the sides they were on. I think they look better without being angled out. Swapping sides took about 8 seconds.
 
Yes I guess that would be simple and it might look a little better. If the installer had taken 8 seconds to determine there really is a right and left saddlebag I think that would have been a lot simpler and GaryD would probably not be complaining.
 
I love my saddlebags. I keep sunglasses, rags, wallet, FOB, water, gloves, etc in them.

They did look a little off when I first put them on, but nothing like yours.
 
To all those that have posted or e-mailed me pictures of your saddlebags that were installed by a dealer, could you send me the name of the dealer that installed them?

I want to prevent my dealer from saying that's the correct dealer installation.
 
Just go to your machine ... open the saddlebags ... grab the round ring locking in the upper pin ... rotate the pin to unlock it and pull it out ... slide the saddlebag up so it will slip off the retaining bolts ... move the bag to the other side of the trike ... reverse the process and you are set to go.

The dealers have some good mechanics and some who are not so good ... guess who the dealer will have do the simpler jobs while the dealer keeps the best people for the more complicated work.

This is not that complicated.
 
What part of "I switched sides and it made very little difference if any" don't you get.

Here are the pictures of the bags mounted on the opposite sides. See any difference??

Since I've bought 4 bikes from this dealer and just plunked down over $32,000 plus thousands of $$$ in service and parts plus $350 for these bags plus $135 to install them, I would think the dealer would care a little bit on doing a good job for a good customer especially a delicate job like drilling holes in a huge plastic body.

I'll tell you one thing, if the dealer doesn't make good on this screw up, he'll never see another dollar from me.
 
This is what a correct install looks like. See the difference? I had 5 different people send me pictures of their installs and they look just like this - even the pictures in the P&A catalog look like this.
 
I have those things also plus a huge Saddleman bag made just for the Ultra, that holds a couple weeks worth of clothes, that sits on the passenger seat. What I like about the little bags is the convinience to put little stuff that I don't have to unstrap or unlock or lift up to get to.
Yes the price is a little high, but you can't take it with you.

At least these are useful which I can't say about all the chrome do-dads Harley sells.
 
GARYD said:
What part of "I switched sides and it made very little difference if any" don't you get.

Here are the pictures of the bags mounted on the opposite sides. See any difference??

Since I've bought 4 bikes from this dealer and just plunked down over $32,000 plus thousands of $$$ in service and parts plus $350 for these bags plus $135 to install them, I would think the dealer would care a little bit on doing a good job for a good customer especially a delicate job like drilling holes in a huge plastic body.

I'll tell you one thing, if the dealer doesn't make good on this screw up, he'll never see another dollar from me.
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Those pictures are disgusting. As I said before, I feel sorry for you.
 
GARYD said:
What part of "I switched sides and it made very little difference if any" don't you get.

Here are the pictures of the bags mounted on the opposite sides. See any difference??

Since I've bought 4 bikes from this dealer and just plunked down over $32,000 plus thousands of $$$ in service and parts plus $350 for these bags plus $135 to install them, I would think the dealer would care a little bit on doing a good job for a good customer especially a delicate job like drilling holes in a huge plastic body.

I'll tell you one thing, if the dealer doesn't make good on this screw up, he'll never see another dollar from me.
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man I would be pissed!! I would make them fix the issue correctly. Please see the manager I ask him if he would install them on his bike that way..

which dealer did you use?
 
I got mine at Wild Fire for $280. We (chapter members) get 20% off on parts and accessories.

I'd rather give my dollars to my local dealership - especially if there is only a few dollars difference.

Obviously not easy to install since mine were installed wrong.

They are great for small odds and ends.
 
Dealer is still saying that they installed the bags according to the instructions. I said then the instructions should be changed. Other dealers have done the install correctly. I told them I was very disappointed and I'm not going to accept this. They called me after I left the store and said they called Harley and a rep will be coming down to look at it.
After my last dealings with the home office, I'm not very hopeful. If I get nowhere with him, I may have to get a lawyer - if I can afford one.
 
msocko3 said:
Speaking of Zanotti, word going around is the owner is going to retire and shut the dealer ship down. The guys in the Internet sales dept are looking to make a move to another dealer who wants take it on.
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I sure hope not they been great on pricing and getting the product to me fast..
 
GARYD said:
Dealer is still saying that they installed the bags according to the instructions. I said then the instructions should be changed. Other dealers have done the install correctly. I told them I was very disappointed and I'm not going to accept this. They called me after I left the store and said they called Harley and a rep will be coming down to look at it.
After my last dealings with the home office, I'm not very hopeful. If I get nowhere with him, I may have to get a lawyer - if I can afford one.
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Man good luck..I am wondering which Dealer you used as I am in the same area as you are.This way I would not use them in the future

You can always PM me..

thanks
 
Speaking of Zanotti, word going around is the owner is going to retire and shut the dealer ship down. The guys in the Internet sales dept are looking to make a move to another dealer who wants take it on.


They did New Castle HD I just placed an order to Zanott'a and it came across as New Castle. May take a little longer to get during the transition.
SR
 
sandrooney said:
Speaking of Zanotti, word going around is the owner is going to retire and shut the dealer ship down. The guys in the Internet sales dept are looking to make a move to another dealer who wants take it on.


They did New Castle HD I just placed an order to Zanott'a and it came across as New Castle. May take a little longer to get during the transition.
SR
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Good to know they found a home, sometimes they come in cheaper than Lake Shore HD. I like to be able to price shop.
 
If it's just a matter of a few dollars, I'd rather support my local dealer (warts and all). Now, if there was a BIG difference in price, then I'd look elseware.
Since I get a 20% chapter discount, their prices are pretty close to internet dealer prices.

Maybe that's one of the reasons some dealers have closed shop - not enough local buisness to keep them afloat. :Shrug:
 
I know I'm late getting in on this,but, I installed the Trike saddlebags my self. They look like they do in the Harley catalog. I followed the instructions. I did not jack the Trike up to drill the holes. I find them very usefull (I do think the price is high for what they are). My Wife is 5'1" and there is no problem with clearance. Before I drilled the holes I placed the bags on the bumper to make sure they look right. Do it your self, just be carefull and double check everything before drilling the holes.
 
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