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[Mrs Red Hot]

Anyone useing the www.easybrackets.com  or the www.ghostbrackets.com on their SE Fat Boy? If so what all did you have to change on the fender strut to make them work?  Also what saddlebags did you use? HD's or some other brand? Wanting to know if anyone is using any of these. I'm trying to decide what saddlebags I want to use, but do want to have them quick detachable so I don't have to ride with then on all the time. Also I have the slip on SE II exhaust which means the exhaust is like those that were stock on this bike, so I know I will have to go with a smaller bag. Any suggestions?  [smiley=nixweiss.gif]  Sandy

[TB]

We've done several Ghost Brackets on Fatboy's in our shop.   I had them on my old Dyna as well.  

They are a pretty slick set-up and will work with most all saddle bags.  There is a metal plate with the Ghost Brackets that you mount to the backside of the bags, so they fit everything out there.  As far as the fender struts, you should be OK.  Be aware, that you will most likely have to relocate the rear turnsignals.  There are several kits out there to move the signals rearward allowing enough room for the bags.  

Taking the bags on and off is a snap and the only visible evidence left is the grooved bolt heads on the fender struts.  I believe the new models even have a lock to keep the bags from walking off.

[Mrs Red Hot]

We've done several Ghost Brackets on Fatboy's in our shop.   I had them on my old Dyna as well.  

They are a pretty slick set-up and will work with most all saddle bags.  There is a metal plate with the Ghost Brackets that you mount to the backside of the bags, so they fit everything out there.  As far as the fender struts, you should be OK.  Be aware, that you will most likely have to relocate the rear turnsignals.  There are several kits out there to move the signals rearward allowing enough room for the bags.  

Taking the bags on and off is a snap and the only visible evidence left is the grooved bolt heads on the fender struts.  I believe the new models even have a lock to keep the bags from walking off.

Thanks a bunch, that's just the info I was needing. Wanted to make sure those brackets would fit most all bags and that the bolts on the fender struts was about all I would need to change. I beleive with the smaller size bags I shouldn't even have to move the turn signals. At least that's what most web sites seem to indicate. Thanks again. Sandy

[TB]

That's what we have found too.  Smaller bags will fit above the stock exhaust and in front of the signals.  Good luck

[Mrs Red Hot]

That's what we have found too.  Smaller bags will fit above the stock exhaust and in front of the signals.  Good luck

Thanks so much for you help. Now I'm trying to decide which ones I want to go with. Need to get something before October. We're riding down to Biketoberfest in Daytona, thought it would be nice to have a little storage space instead of counting on my husband for everything.  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]  Sandy

[Dino]

Hello

I am also looking for detachable brackets for saddlebags, reading comments on both easybr. and ghostbr. The comments from Ghostbr. seems a little more positve than the Easybr.
While looking a bit more I came over Barebacks, and they look much slimmer and nicer, they do not have the brackets fasten to the saddlebags, but whats worrying me is that they look so tiny.
Will they hold to keep the weight of a full bag? Comments?

http://www.cyclevisions.com/barebacks.html

[Mrs Red Hot]

Will they hold to keep the weight of a full bag? Comments?

http://www.cyclevisions.com/barebacks.html[/quote]

Those do look nice. I haven't heard of them before. Like you I would be interested in knowing just how good they work from anyone who might be using them. I asked my dealer about the Ghost and Easy brackets. They said that they do work good, but put the saddalebags out quite a bit from the bikes fender. Not sure just how far though or if it will look funny from the rear of the bike. Still trying to decide what to go with here for my bike. Will try to check into those barebacks futher. Still a bit confused as to what I should go with.  [smiley=nixweiss.gif]  Sandy

[sefatboyscott]

 [smiley=beerchug.gif] just keeping track of this thread I want to see how it turns out..........I also want some bags that come off nice and clean on my SE. [smiley=beerchug.gif]

[Mrs Red Hot]

[smiley=beerchug.gif] just keeping track of this thread I want to see how it turns out..........I also want some bags that come off nice and clean on my SE. [smiley=beerchug.gif]

I haven't been on this forum in a while, but came back to see myself if anyone has added any detachable bags yet. I asked my dealer if they had used any of these Ghost Brackets, Easy Brackets or Bare Backs. He said they only had experience with the Bare Backs and that they didn't like the results. He said that the bags moved around quite a bit and everything rattled. Even after tightening things up they still never got ride of the rattle. So now I'm still trying to decide if I want to go with Ghost or Easy Brackets. I'm leaning towards the Ghost Brackets because the Easy Bracket web site says they mount at three points on the Fatboys. The two bolts on the fender struts and then on the bolts that holds the passenger pegs. Our bikes don't have passenger pegs, at least they didn't come with any and I don't plan on adding them. So that only leaves Ghost Bracets for me to use. May do something in the next few weeks, will get back to you guys here and let you know the out come.  [smiley=nervous.gif] Going crazy over this. Sandy

[sefatboyscott]

Well it seems that we SEfatboy owners agree that we all love our bikes and they get a 10 for just being awesome bikes, but as far as practicality goes..................maybe this is a better choice for a spare bike??? I added leather swingarm mount tool bags to use as mini saddle bags, to keep my small items like cigarettes etc in.and you can fit  a 12oz soda in it on its side with the cigarettes! But you really can't take anything with you, you can't take anyone with you and your own ass is gonna hurt like a bitch on those long cold rides when you didn't bring a jacket.............I don't know what I am going to do when I sell my Heritage Classic.........hopefully I will come up with some solutions for my fatboy so that I can strip her down to this look that I love or pack her up and bring a friend across country in as few moments and little effort as possible!

[spydglide]

Seems that we're all on one or the other continuim's in our scooters.......the 'looks' vs. 'comfort' and the 'performance' vs. 'dependability'............it's always a compromise, isn't it?     aAaAaarrrrggh !   [smiley=furious.gif]   spyder

[sefatboyscott]

I haven't been on this forum in a while, but came back to see myself if anyone has added any detachable bags yet. I asked my dealer if they had used any of these Ghost Brackets, Easy Brackets or Bare Backs. He said they only had experience with the Bare Backs and that they didn't like the results. He said that the bags moved around quite a bit and everything rattled. Even after tightening things up they still never got ride of the rattle. So now I'm still trying to decide if I want to go with Ghost or Easy Brackets. I'm leaning towards the Ghost Brackets because the Easy Bracket web site says they mount at three points on the Fatboys. The two bolts on the fender struts and then on the bolts that holds the passenger pegs. Our bikes don't have passenger pegs, at least they didn't come with any and I don't plan on adding them. So that only leaves Ghost Bracets for me to use. May do something in the next few weeks, will get back to you guys here and let you know the out come.  [smiley=nervous.gif] Going crazy over this. Sandy

Ok and I was just at my local H-D dealer today and was inquiring about the three systems. Their input was that they have only used the barebacks ( H-D dealers must get a hell of a kick back from DS) but they did two SE fatboys with no complaints in results, said they looked great without the bags and the little chrome caps on the buckshot struts and they didn't seem to rattle or be noisy to them. The ghost brackets I have heard complaints about them being spaced too far away from the fender.

Now I just need to find a fairly cheap but decent chromer to chrome the support arm that connects to my frame from the saddlebags, since they all have BLACK  and there is no black aside from the leather on my bike [smiley=behead.gif]

[Mrs Red Hot]

Seems that we're all on one or the other continuim's in our scooters.......the 'looks' vs. 'comfort' and the 'performance' vs. 'dependability'............it's always a compromise, isn't it?     aAaAaarrrrggh !   [smiley=furious.gif]   spyder

Aint that right!! Heck I've been riding around on this stock seat since March now, I think I've almost gotten use to it's hardness. We did a 100+ mile ride last weekend and I hardly noticed the seats disconfort.  [smiley=confused.gif] Still trying to decide if I want to add a gel insert or some memory foam. Might wait until I get down to Biketoberfest and do something while there.  [smiley=laugh.gif]  Sandy

[Mrs Red Hot]

Ok and I was just at my local H-D dealer today and was inquiring about the three systems. Their input was that they have only used the barebacks ( H-D dealers must get a hell of a kick back from DS) but they did two SE fatboys with no complaints in results, said they looked great without the bags and the little chrome caps on the buckshot struts and they didn't seem to rattle or be noisy to them. The ghost brackets I have heard complaints about them being spaced too far away from the fender.

Now I just need to find a fairly cheap but decent chromer to chrome the support arm that connects to my frame from the saddlebags, since they all have BLACK  and there is no black aside from the leather on my bike [smiley=behead.gif]

I have heard those complaints also. My rear fender has some black on it, but is mostly Red with the chrome fender struts on either side. I guess black wouldn't be too much of a problem for me, especially since the bags themselves will be black also.

Our dealer has only had that one experience with any of the three detachable's. Who know's it could have just been the empty saddlebags that we causing the rattle or something else entirely. I'm gonna take another look at the Bare Backs product. As I'm a bit unsure the others will fit well on these SE bikes. I looked at a stock FB today at my dealers and there seems to be a bit more room where one of the bolts is located than there is on the SE Bikes. I think our chrome seat surround takes up a little extra space. Either way I'm going to check into this futher before I go off buying anything.  [smiley=blush.gif]  Sandy

[Mrs Red Hot]

Ok and I was just at my local H-D dealer today and was inquiring about the three systems. Their input was that they have only used the barebacks ( H-D dealers must get a hell of a kick back from DS) but they did two SE fatboys with no complaints in results, said they looked great without the bags and the little chrome caps on the buckshot struts and they didn't seem to rattle or be noisy to them. The ghost brackets I have heard complaints about them being spaced too far away from the fender.

Now I just need to find a fairly cheap but decent chromer to chrome the support arm that connects to my frame from the saddlebags, since they all have BLACK  and there is no black aside from the leather on my bike [smiley=behead.gif

Hey Scott. I just checked on the barebacks web site. From everything I can find on their fit for FB's you have to relocate the turn signals. Do you know or can you find out if your dealer had to do this on the SE bikes they fitted with these brackets? I'm not wanting to move my turn signals. Maybe the fitment I need just wasn't listed on the site. Might be a newer style or something. Would appreciate it if you can find out and maybe even get the part number they used. These do look like they would fit our bikes better. Thanks in advance.  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]  Sandy

[sefatboyscott]

Mrs, the turn signal relocation that was used did not actually move the signals. The bar for lack of another word is just a different style round tube in place of the signal mounts in the same place. SO instead of looking like they swoop back they just stick straight out, hope that helps.

[Mrs Red Hot]

Mrs, the turn signal relocation that was used did not actually move the signals. The bar for lack of another word is just a different style round tube in place of the signal mounts in the same place. SO instead of looking like they swoop back they just stick straight out, hope that helps.

So what your saying is that it's only a thinner, straighter bar that holds the turn signal in the same spot.  But allows more room to hold the hardware for the saddlebag brackets??That would work fine in my book. Just didn't want to move them down to the Tail Light like many relocation kits do. Thanks for this info.    [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]   Sandy

[sefatboyscott]

exactly a thinner straighter bar! Thats a good way to describe it. Yes thats what you want. I agree about relocating under the tailight..........unless you find a turn signal mount that is on the SE Ultra, that would look rather cool on the fatboy so you don't have the big lolipops sticking out which is what I think we are both trying to avoid.

[Mrs Red Hot]

 unless you find a turn signal mount that is on the SE Ultra, that would look rather cool on the fatboy so you don't have the big lolipops sticking out which is what I think we are both trying to avoid.

Oh but they do have those for our bikes too. HD part # 68615-04 for $129.95. They will fit all the larger bikes except the Heritage, Softail Classic and the Street Glide. I just wasn't sure I wanted to make that much of a change on my bike. Wanted to leave it as much stock looking as I can.   [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]   Sandy

[sefatboyscott]

Mrs pretty sure these are the ones you are looking for

53859-02A

Required to install Detachable Sideplate P/N 53810-00 or 53857-00 on '02 FLSTF, FXST, FXSTS and FXSTB when equipped with Saddlebag P/N 92000-00A, 90320-00A, 90130-00A, 90119-00, 91537-00, 90114-00 or 91536-00.

MSRP US $24.95

[sefatboyscott]

 Wanted to leave it as much stock looking as I can.   [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]   Sandy

Your kidding right?? Those rims of yours are sweet but certainly not stock looking.............I like em!

[AUSSIE_FLSTFSE]

Mrs, the turn signal relocation that was used did not actually move the signals. The bar for lack of another word is just a different style round tube in place of the signal mounts in the same place. SO instead of looking like they swoop back they just stick straight out, hope that helps.

I have used these my dealer fitted them before I picked the bike up (new) said I needed them for the detachables (this is a load of chit) I removed them & brought them in closer than stock.

[AUSSIE_FLSTFSE]

I have used these my dealer fitted them before I picked the bike up (new) said I needed them for the detachables (this is a load of chit) I removed them & brought them in closer than stock.

[AUSSIE_FLSTFSE]

[AUSSIE_FLSTFSE]

[sefatboyscott]

The right signal is part 53859-02A ...how did you do the left side??

[sefatboyscott]

Also I don't believe that the dealer was BSing you, you just found a better way to do it it seems. The stock CVO turn signal mounts are too close to the rear bolt on the fender strut to use detchables, so they were not BSing you, you just found a better solution.

[AUSSIE_FLSTFSE]

Also I don't believe that the dealer was BSing you, you just found a better way to do it it seems. The stock CVO turn signal mounts are too close to the rear bolt on the fender strut to use detchables, so they were not BSing you, you just found a better solution.

I just eliminated the 1 1/2 inch straight extension & put a bolt through the fender strut straight into the turn signal. Had to drill a hole through the centre of the new bolt to run the wires through. I suppose I still needed the relocation kit but just modified it.

[Mrs Red Hot]

Mrs pretty sure these are the ones you are looking for

53859-02A

Required to install Detachable Sideplate P/N 53810-00 or 53857-00 on '02 FLSTF, FXST, FXSTS and FXSTB when equipped with Saddlebag P/N 92000-00A, 90320-00A, 90130-00A, 90119-00, 91537-00, 90114-00 or 91536-00.

MSRP US $24.95

Thanks a bunch. I'll let you know what I end up doing.   [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]  Sandy

[Mrs Red Hot]

Your kidding right?? Those rims of yours are sweet but certainly not stock looking.............I like em!

Well I ment as far as the fender struts, turn signals, seat etc (Cosmetics)....These are the changes I have made to mine. Those are the slotted six spoke HD Wheels part # 43918-02 & # 43930-02. Only my dealer sent them out and had the ridges between the spokes grinded down smooth and then had the entire wheel chromed. As it is they had the ridges between each spoke and the wheel is part brushed, part chrome. They look a LOT better all chromed.  Then I added the extended jiffy stand part #050249-05. It's a lot easier for me to reach when I'm putting it up and to find to put it down. Then I put smaller grips on, the ones that came on it where to fat/round for my hands. Where making it hard for me to reach the controls safely. I added the smaller HD Stitched grips. Also added HD's Low Profile detachable windshield, but cut it down another 2 inches or so. It was hitting right in my line of sight and messing with my vision in the cruves. Added the Race Tuner Kit and the Screamin Eagle 16 Gauge Double Barrel Exhause part #64901-02 last week. Looking into adding detachable Saddlebags and either adding a gel pad insert into the seat or the memory foam. Leaning towards the gel pad, as two or three people had use it and like it.  After I do these last two things I think I'll be finished.  [smiley=cherry.gif]  Sandy

[Mrs Red Hot]

I just eliminated the 1 1/2 inch straight extension & put a bolt through the fender strut straight into the turn signal. Had to drill a hole through the centre of the new bolt to run the wires through. I suppose I still needed the relocation kit but just modified it.

As Scott said, you do need those for the detachables your using. You did seem to find a better look and way to use them though. Looks very nice, very custom looking. Thanks for posting the pictures.  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]  Sandy

[sefatboyscott]

  After I do these last two things I think I'll be finished.  [smiley=cherry.gif]  Sandy

You mean until the next thing you decide to do?? I don't think it ever stops. Just when you think it's everything you want another aftermarket company comes out with another cool part, or your walking through a swap meet and see something you never thought of having before on and on.......it never ends!

[Mrs Red Hot]

You mean until the next thing you decide to do?? I don't think it ever stops. Just when you think it's everything you want another aftermarket company comes out with another cool part, or your walking through a swap meet and see something you never thought of having before on and on.......it never ends!

Yes, that's sort of like never say never, cause as soon as you do something comes along and changes things for sure.  At least I'm done for a while. Gonna have to save up more cash if I decide to add anything else.  [smiley=biggthumpup.gif]  Sandy