ncaraballo
New Member
Hi all, this is my first post on this forum I believe.
I have a 2007 FXSTD and purchased a set of OEM HD soft saddlebags #90404-00A and the applicable Easy Bracket mounting kit.
Now, when I go to attach the mounting plate to the saddlebags I find that the back panels of the bags are not flat. It looks like they have cutouts/patterns in the plastic for maybe the OEM HD saddlebag mounting kit?
I can't seem to find a space to place the bolts into the back of the bag without hitting one of the non-flat sections (i.e. there is a ridge on the inside of the bag or the back panel of the bag is too far away from the mount for the screws to reach all the way through).
Anyone ever have a similar issue?
Is there a way I can convert the bags to a flat back so that the Easy Brackets can mount correctly or should I just go for the OEM HD saddlebag mounting kit?
I did order the Turn Signal Relocation Kit but according to Easy Bracket you shouldn't need to use it, and looking at the backs of the bags I don't think it would matter, it seems there are just too many bumps back there to mount the bracket properly.
I really like the look of the "Deuce" bags but want the clean look of the Easy Bracket when the bags are off the bike.
Thanks for any help you can provide, I can post some pictures if that helps.
I have a 2007 FXSTD and purchased a set of OEM HD soft saddlebags #90404-00A and the applicable Easy Bracket mounting kit.
Now, when I go to attach the mounting plate to the saddlebags I find that the back panels of the bags are not flat. It looks like they have cutouts/patterns in the plastic for maybe the OEM HD saddlebag mounting kit?
I can't seem to find a space to place the bolts into the back of the bag without hitting one of the non-flat sections (i.e. there is a ridge on the inside of the bag or the back panel of the bag is too far away from the mount for the screws to reach all the way through).
Anyone ever have a similar issue?
Is there a way I can convert the bags to a flat back so that the Easy Brackets can mount correctly or should I just go for the OEM HD saddlebag mounting kit?
I did order the Turn Signal Relocation Kit but according to Easy Bracket you shouldn't need to use it, and looking at the backs of the bags I don't think it would matter, it seems there are just too many bumps back there to mount the bracket properly.
I really like the look of the "Deuce" bags but want the clean look of the Easy Bracket when the bags are off the bike.
Thanks for any help you can provide, I can post some pictures if that helps.