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dan7uk
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« on: July 13, 2014, 09:52:47 AM »

Anyone familiar with these saddlebags on a Valkyrie?

 http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Universal-RS-Hard-Saddlebags-Saddle-Bags-fits-Valkyrie-Road-Star-2-a-/251581346883?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a936ab443&vxp=mtr
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Brewer
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« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2014, 05:04:29 PM »

I have a set and like them. In use for two years. I did substitute easy brackets instead of the ones supplied. Did you have a specific question?
 
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Paxton
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« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2014, 05:55:53 AM »

See photos 4 to 9 below. I liked them very much. They have HUGE space but they are rated for only 10 pounds or less. ???
Using better brackets would increase their weight limit. Wink

PHOTOS: https://plus.google.com/photos/103917731019176896112/albums/5994973958954244673?authkey=CMzH8ru2yJCfEg

Unfortunately, my Black Valk tipped over ever so slowly against the curb. The right bag's rear panel cracked
and broke off cleanly. ??? It can be fixed because it comes back together seamlessly. Wink
As soon as I purchased them I had planned to "sandwich" the rear panels with sheet metal.

I strongly suggest you do that.  Wink  They'd will be even stronger... and less "bouncy" Wink
If you use the brackets the manufacturer provides, you'd be disappointed.
They'd bounce enough to make you feel like they are going to fall off! Shocked

I replaced them with the current ones. Paid double the price and they are not
any better quality. Angry
Those are definitely a good deal. cooldude

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J. Paxton Gomez

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dan7uk
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« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2014, 12:44:33 PM »

I have a set and like them. In use for two years. I did substitute easy brackets instead of the ones supplied. Did you have a specific question?
 

What are the "easy brackets"? Pic or link?  How much trouble to make them work?
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Paxton
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« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2014, 01:54:09 PM »

Here they are:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Easy-Brackets-Saddlebag-Mounting-System-For-HONDA-VALKYRIE-SHIPS-FREE-/150848570076?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item231f4682dc&vxp=mtr
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J. Paxton Gomez

1966 First year Bronco... 302 CI V8
1975 First year Chrysler Cordoba... 360 CI V8
1978 Honda 750F / Cafe Racer
2000 GL1500CY Fast-Black Standard Solo Rider

So Cal... 91205

"Four wheels move the body; two wheels move the soul."
Brewer
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« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2014, 08:02:15 PM »



Yup, mount to the bag, then remove and replace with a key instead of tools.

Business website: http://www.easybrackets.com/products/honda_motorcycles.htm#valkyrie
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