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[easttnrhino]

Do remember what size bolt and thread they are?

[Singlebeam]

It's a 5/16 standard thread.

[FLSTFI Dave]

I have these from JP Cycles part number.724-396. They are $20.00

You already have them on your 17?  Looks like this is what I might do.

[Singlebeam]

Yes I do, I took them off of the CVO Road Glide that I traded in.

[DJA]

I put them on my 08 SEUC and they are worth every penny. Much more secure than the twist locks. Speed nuts a breeze to install then twist bolts in and ratchet them tight. Way more secure.
Won't be popped off with screwdriver. I was told that they retrofit baggers all the way back to 93.
Thanks
DJ

[ultra13]

I have been looking for those singlebeam!  Thanks for the PT #!

[Phreakyz]

The advantage to the Harley Kit is that they have a long lever.   The lever is there intentionally so that, when properly positioned downward between 9 & 3 o'clock position,  and the Saddlebag lid is closed, it cannot come undone because the lever would come in contact with the lid stopping it's rotation.     That means that the bag cannot not come loose on long bumpy rides.   The aftermarket kits with the round knobs do not appear to have this safeguard?

[Trigger-Man]

I put them on my 08 SEUC and they are worth every penny. Much more secure than the twist locks. Speed nuts a breeze to install then twist bolts in and ratchet them tight. Way more secure.
Won't be popped off with screwdriver. I was told that they retrofit baggers all the way back to 93.
Thanks
DJ

WOW .........had no idea saddlebags were a theft item ! I just ordered a set and then realized I needed to hang on to my twist-locks for use with my saddlebag stand which gets used every time I wash the bike. The wire twist-lock spring on the stand appears to be riveted in place and not easy to remove. If I did remove them ........anyone know where to obtain a pair of the clip nuts other than ordering through H-D(Clip nut part#10400034) ?

[ultrarider123]

I just ordered a set and then realized I needed to hang on to my twist-locks for use with my saddlebag stand which gets used every time I wash the bike.

Or you could just make your own washing/storing stand and store the twist locks...

[Designflaw]

Or you could just make your own washing/storing stand and store the twist locks...

Nice set up, with my 14 SGS I just set them on a towel, now with the CVO and no flat bottom I have been wondering if there was a better way then just leaning them against something!! 

[FLSTFI Dave]

Or you could just make your own washing/storing stand and store the twist locks...

That's a really nice stand you made there!

[ultrarider123]

That's a really nice stand you made there!

Thanks Dave but I can't take credit for it.  The feller Vickie and I ride with (Rick and "Skunk Ryder" here on the site) made one for his Skunk's extended bags.  I noted how cool it was and he made me one for Christmas a few years ago.  He didn't glue all the PVC joints on his so he could disassemble for storage.  I hang mine on the wall so glued all the joints.  It works great, I can wash the bags while they are on the stand and with the foam padding, no scratches.  I can also blow dry them fairly easy on the stand.  Works on flat bottom and extended bags.

[Trigger-Man]

So I've installed the new Saddlebag lever mounting and am impressed with the quality ...........my saddlebags should not get heisted with this setup . I'll hang onto the old twist-lock hardware to utilize when I mount the saddlebags to my H-D saddlebag stand which uses the older twist-lock to spring clip system to secure the bags to the stand .......so not an issue.

However, was about to order a "Reda 1 Gallon Saddlebag Gas Can" and suddenly realized it wouldn't fit in its intended "back of the saddlebag" position with the new "bulky" lever mounting hardware in the way ! Sure, I could leave the old spring clip at the rear of the bag to accommodate the gas can, but I'd rather be more secure. Hopefully Reda will redesign the upper part of the gas can to clear the lever hardware as the new lever system is likely here to stay and Reda won't want to miss out on all future new bike business

[jc15025]

I went with bagger bolts.

http://www.baggerbolts.com/

[Texas 103]

You already have them on your 17?  Looks like this is what I might do.

Did that! Work Great..You'll like them..better yet , you'll like the peace of mind they give you better!