NOTE: On most motorcycles it is not necessary to make new holes. Some combination of the existing holes should fit. Place the saddlebags on your bike. Reinstall the seat. Use the lower tie downs to secure the bottom of the bags. Give your bike a final safety check. Make sure the seat and saddlebags are secure and the bags cannot come in contact with your wheel, spokes, belt or chain.
As always don't stab, slice, fold, spindle or mutilate yourself while using sharp instruments! NOTE: I have been getting a lot of questions regarding throw over bags fitting various motorcycles. Throw overs are designed to fit your motorcycle without modifying your bike. They typically go over the shocks and in front of the signal lights.
Some Harley Davidson motorcycle dealers have been telling people that throw over saddlebags bags will not fit your bike. They then try to sell you several hundred dollar , sometimes over a thousand dollar set of bags. Measure your bike and decide for yourself!
Unfortunately some of these people either don't know or are willing to lie in order to make a sale. COM Related Articles - motorcycle , sportster , motorcycle luggage , motorcycle saddlebags , harley davidson , motorcycle saddle bags , throw over , Email this Article to a Friend!
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Latest Posts. Top Rated. Article Search. Enter your search terms Submit search form. Manage Ezines. Author Spotlight. A good listner, Stratgist and fun loving Obviously you're here because you want to know who I am. How to install throw over saddlebags on your motorcycle. I wrote this article specifically for Harley Davidson Sportster motorcycles it also applies other motorcycles We sell a great line of quality bargain priced motorcycle saddlebags in various styles that fit a huge number bikes.
Do you Agree or Disagree? Have a Comment? Reader Opinions. The throw overs can be used with or without brackets. I also sell brackets they are use full for a more secure installation. I have a HD sportster and I decided I should get them brackets so I can also fasten the saddlebags onto them also. Submit your comments and they will be posted here. Make this comment Public or Private to the Author only:.
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