Or can I just buy the bags and put them on. I have a crusier style bike.
2007-11-08 12:42:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anastasia Beaverhousen 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I used throw-over bags for years with no problem.
But I attached an aluminum plate to the back of each bag, as big as possible. This adds stiffness, and a little weight to keep bags hanging straight, and down. A couple of holes in the bottom edges give me somewhere to tie them off to.
2007-11-09 02:14:10 · answer #1 · answered by strech 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's common practice to install saddlebag supports to prevent the bags from getting sucked into the wheel well and keep the bags from flopping around scratching up the fender & shocks.
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2007-11-08 13:58:27 · answer #2 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The brackets will give the bags a better appearance but you may be able to do without them. They cost around $75. You may be able to tie your bags to some part of your bike, I like to use tie straps.
2007-11-08 13:33:28 · answer #3 · answered by winbone62 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends. Most cruiser saddlebags use brackets, but there are "throw-overs" that don't use brackets. Throw-over saddlebags are more common in the sport bike world, but there are some styles meant for cruisers.
2007-11-08 13:18:55 · answer #4 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you will need brackets or supports to keep the bags from hitting against your rear wheel.
Here is one site where you may be able to find them for your particular bike: http://www.jpcycles.com/groups.aspx?LID=c4d1e09d-096e-4e48-b3cd-0c60f58e5a7e&DID=deba4a09-b280-4893-8557-d8f9ffde5c33
2007-11-08 13:01:46 · answer #5 · answered by toby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋