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[Porschestan]

Now we are getting somewhere.  In some cases it's just possibly human error..but now it sounds like we have a "logical" explanation as to cause and effect.  This makes very good sense, and to me can certainly explain why some are so adamant about the fact they did indeed install them correctly, and yet a bag comes off.  This makes sense, but does not explain why going over a bad pot hole should cause such a stresser on the bike.  It should be able to handle it without a hiccup.  Obviously a bad design for the detachable bags.  They never imagined such a thing.  Other than what others have said by way of "bandaides" I can't think of a HD solution.

[Willie D]

I am very sorry, but after once again closely inspecting the locking mechanism, in my opinion ( I am no expert, but I do own the bike) if it is installed properly..with the lock "clicked" in, and you double check it, I cannot see how it could fall off.  

Anything is possible..but this would require some very odd circumstance to allow it to come off.  Again, if they were mounted correctly and locked I can't see it.  This being said it is very easy to believe it is installed correctly and locked, but in fact it was not.  Have to be careful.  Just my opinion...

Agree Completely. After 7500 miles and having the bags off for cleaning and to check the air pressure in the rear tire, I have NOT had any issues.

JMHO

[tttdoc]

I think a simple solution would be to make both of the bag mounts as locking units instead of just one, but that is just my opinion.  Until the I use zip ties on all three connection points.

We placed zip ties near the locking mechanism on each bag.  How do you have it zip tied at the two other attachment points?  Can you post a picture?
Thanks!

[Jasray]

Yes, I can post a pic but it won't be until this weekend.

[sjr]

Just some information for anyone who lost a bag...... I have a 2011 model (Black Bags with Alligator inserts)
I took the bags off the first week I had the bike and they have been wrapped up and stored ever since.
I don't think I will ever use them since I have another Bagger I use when I need to carry something, so.....
They are for sale.

If interested, let me know. I know new ones go for just under $800 each. I will take less of course.

[Only 9MM]

Will those bags fit the 2010?

[sjr]

I think they will but you should probably check with a Harley dealer to be sure

[Jasray]

We placed zip ties near the locking mechanism on each bag.  How do you have it zip tied at the two other attachment points?  Can you post a picture?
Thanks!

tttdoc, here are the pics.  First one is of the arm with the split fork that fits over the passenger peg mount.  I have two ties on this arm, the first circles around the arm itself and the second goes through that tie and then around the peg mount.

I also tie the front bag  mount around the quick connect peg.  Combined with the harley locking mount on the rear bag peg, this locks all three mounting points.

None of these are visible to an observer.

[Jasray]

pic 2

[Lever]

wow I'm speechless   

[tttdoc]

Jasray,

Thanks!  I appreciate you taking the time to take and post the pictures of your three point bag zip tie!

tttdoc

[Henrycm]

Nice!

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[SteveO]

If they are securely locked in place with the metal tab through the hole and in the locked position there is no way they can fall off...........sounds like pilot error !!

[Jasray]

SteveO

I wish we were all as smart as you and we knew without a doubt what could and couldn't happen with absolute certainty.  You must be a rep for the MoCo, only they are that arrogant.

[Mach]

It's like your Tailgate falling off going down the road. Equipment is engineered so a cave man can do install it. These bags..... not so much.

These threads are great, have a problem lets find the answer or better the product. I put zip ties on my bike. Not the most desirable thing on a $30k bike but I would rather that than a bag flipping down the road.