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[skreminegul07]

Thanks Mike.  I checked that out.  It sounds like others have had issues and it seems that although some have lost both, it seems more have lost the left side just like I did.

I just got back from the dealership and priced out the 5 parts I need.

Lid
Gasket
Body/Skirt
Chrome Latch Cover
Bottom Skid Plate

This will set me back $1,646.00.  The lid along with the body/skirt are listed as "Restricted Order Only".  The parts manager said that he'll need the VIN and full payment to order these.  The MOCO will tap their parts account with a $5,000.00 deposit for these parts and will remove it when the parts are returned.  This will give them some incentive to get the parts back.  But if this is going to be an insurance job, the insurance company will own the parts, just like in a car repair.

I'll talk to my insurance agent tomorrow and update everyone tomorrow night.

Thanks to all for the input so far.

If anyone has proof that these DO loosen up and that HD "might" be pushed to warranty this, please post.

Thanks again.

All they have to say is that it fell off and now it's lost.  What if it was stolen?  Frankly, this is another reason that I would not buy another CVO.  At least my FXR4 has obsolete parts and no return the old parts story there.  I do not feel the need to continue the paint job theme if something were to happen.

[WFP]

Back in 2006 after we left Cripple Creek with Neal and Steve on his Honda, Steve realizes he lost a saddlebag somewhere between Breckenridge, Loveland Pass and Georgetown, CO

[StrokedRider]

Have not lost a bag but found one of the pins had come out and was laying in bottom of bag. I checked into it and found the bracket that holds the clip was not in full alaignment and allowed the pin to only catch on one point. Even though i realaigned it (and checked all the others) i still make a mental note to look/check em. PITA!

[Jus Cruisin]

New to these bags and I will now be checking mine regularly!

[silkyjb]

I had my left side bag fall off going through Richmond Va. on Int.95. Completely ruined but luckily I had a liner inside so nothing was lost. To remedy this from happening again I put a bolt through the front hole and used the twist pin in the back. Even if the pin pops loose the bolt will hold it on . Takes a minute or two to remove the bags but atleast they won't fall off.

[TBird]

Didn't have a bag fall off but I went to open my right bag and all the screws holding the latch together are gone.

[Scotty]

Scotty, What seat is that? Looks nice

It is a Sundowner seat.. Much better than the stock one.

Love your silver color combo.

Ride safe
Scotty in Seattle

[smkblwr]

just a thought, but i have used stainless steel tie wraps on my road king leather hard bags, like the ones that come with header wrap. and tie wrap the loops of the twist pins together so they can't turn. don't know if it works but 40k miles and they haven't backed off. got a bag of them at harbor freight so i just cut and replace them when i take the bags off.

[t rider]

Thanks Scotty

[efrbc1]

If you have to buy one, call Jenni at Tri-County HD.  20% off and probably quicker than your dealer.  I got my '05 SEEG stuff from her (after some ahole rear-ended me) in about 6 weeks and saved almost $500.  Many have purchased through her with great results. 
513-874-4343.

Chris

[skreminegul07]

I would think a good remedy would be a set of the hood pins we used to put on our cars with a clevis pin.  Very secure.  Never mind that two weeks ago hood flew open during the Nascar race (after a collision).
Cheap, simple to install.  You can even cable the pins together not to lose them.  

[Jus Cruisin]

I would think a good remedy would be a set of the hood pins we used to put on our cars with a clevis pin.  Very secure.  Never mind that two weeks ago hood flew open during the Nascar race (after a collision).
Cheap, simple to install.  You can even cable the pins together not to lose them.  

That's not bad idea! I have hood pins on my Roush 428R. Easy to operate and, like you said, secure. It would just be a matter of getting the correct length and size.

[skreminegul07]

That's not bad idea! I have hood pins on my Roush 428R. Easy to operate and, like you said, secure. It would just be a matter of getting the correct length and size.

They are just threaded so cut to length.  On the inside you would need some flexible washer or similar to make it rattle free.  In essence you would only need one of these pins in each bag to keep it in place.  It would be much harder to steal a bag this way.

[Jon Seddon]

Just ordered the saddlebag kit from Brukus, hasn't been delivered yet but response from these chaps was really good and price looked reasonable.

Here's hoping they won't get lost across the pond.

Jon

[Racerdj]

Not yet and I hope not to in the future.