the non-honda-line saddle bag rails--speak up

[T-Bird]

I have noticed that e-bay has been selling these saddlebag rails on a regular basis. I know Dubsvalk reported he had a set & really liked them although he had to tweak them. Does anyone else have any comments on these? Are the most recent rails seem to have a better fit & finish compared to hondaline?  I'm on the fence on buying these, But I do like the prices I've seen them going for. 

[Jess Tolbirt]

I just bought a set myself,,,
had to tap the holes for the back piece,,no problem,,1/20 is what i did...
i am very satisfied with them,,, you will have to spread the back apart about an eith of an inch so the rails wont hit the bags on the side,, in my opinion, they are as good as oem rails,,,
you can buy them directly from his web site for about the same as auction prices,,
Jess

[Sneaky Snake]

T-bird,
Here's my recent post...

I finally bought some bag rails for my Tourer on ebay.  I received them and they look pretty good.  The welds could have been dressed much better.  I'll post some pics when I get them mounted.  The vendor (re1368) has been auctioning 2-3 sets every week.  The bids have gone up to around $400.  Some of the auctions look like there is a bidder driving the price up.  I got mine for $212 plus $30 shipping.  Looks like the vendor also sells directly from a website for $273.  http://www.usa-biker.com/   I am not affiliated with this vendor - I'm just passing on info for those looking for some bling.

I don't know if these are the same ones that others have purchased in the last year or so but I kept bidding low until I scored a set.  I haven't had time to install them yet but will do so in the next week or so.  I'll post some pics.
Ride Safe,
Chris

[Dubsvalk]

Mine still look very good.  No rust from the winter riding.  I did adjust them to make them line up with the rear fender but was very easy to do.  Worth the price difference in my book.
Dubs

[T-Bird]

How are you feeling Dubs? I hope you will be able to go to the ride this weekend. I will be able to check out your rails then.

[Dubsvalk]

T-bird,  I'm OK for the trip.  I still plan on being in Princeton on Thursday.  I will give you a call.  Will definately ride up with your group on Friday morning!
Dubs

[ValkFlyer]

I have noticed that e-bay has been selling these saddlebag rails on a regular basis. I know Dubsvalk reported he had a set & really liked them although he had to tweak them. Does anyone else have any comments on these? Are the most recent rails seem to have a better fit & finish compared to hondaline?  I'm on the fence on buying these, But I do like the prices I've seen them going for. 

I've had a set for about 16 months now.  They're not perfectly aligned, the left side shock mount bar that runs across the bag and then down is closer to the bag than the right side bar.  I had to work with washers to shim it to a point where I felt good about it, all in all though it was a minor issue.  The chrome has held up well and the price was right.  If you're not a perfectionist you'll be pleased.  I'd rate them 7.5 stars out of 10.  The look is nice.

[T.P.]

How about a website link that works

[Jess Tolbirt]

www.usa-biker.com

[T.P.]

JESS,  I get Bluehost  a search engine web hosting page.

[Jess Tolbirt]

now aint that a kick?,,,here is what the paper said that came in the box with the rails,,,and yes i did check it out and it was a good link last week,,
it says:
www.usa-biker.com

Thank you for your purchase. Please visit our store at www.usa-biker.com for more discounts. If you have any question or concern please contact me directly through my cell phone 972-900-3007. please call 10 am to 6pm. CST. Also you can get 5% off your next purchase by submitting your pictures (5) to thuanchu@yahoo.com. Your pictures will post on our web site,, thanks and ride safe.

well i got my bars and they look great IMO...

[T.P.]

I won a set last night, $203 bucks,  The guy is out of Frisco Texas.  ?

[Jess Tolbirt]

yea i got mine from him, with the bag rails was a link to his web site,, link no longer good,,
i dont know what is M.O. is because he changes his email and name a lot but the rails are of good quality,, i just had to do a little tweaking and had to tap the holes on the little cross bar in the back.. i wouldnt hesitate to buy from him again but i just dont understand why he is hiding,,,,maybe these are stolen rails from some where and he is selling them,,,,

[hubcapsc]

How are you feeling Dubs? I hope you will be able to go to the ride this weekend. I will be able to check out your rails then.

Where to? Where to?

-Mike

[Sneaky Snake]

I'm trying to install the bars that I recently bought.  Can anyone tell me how you attached the bars @ the rear outside bag mounting bolt hole??  Mine came with NO instructions and I'm using a set of Hondaline instructions that I found here. 
Thanks,
Chris

[RainMaker]

I'm trying to install the bars that I recently bought.  Can anyone tell me how you attached the bars @ the rear outside bag mounting bolt hole??  Mine came with NO instructions and I'm using a set of Hondaline instructions that I found here. 
Thanks,
Chris

I bought a 10mm longer bolt and put a fender washer and a locking nut on the protruding threads.

[Sneaky Snake]

Thanks Rainmaker!
That is what I thought would work.  i just have to find a couple of longer ss bolts.

Also, I'd like to invite you up this way to make some rain!
Chris

[T.P.]

Got mine this week and put on, boy you have to tweek the hell out of them to fit. quality is about an 8 out of a 10, with some of the chromed welds looking dull while some were good. as close to OEM as we are going to get. I have the OEM's on my interstate. I paid $203.00 +$30. to ship on ebay.


the website is back up and running, they want $99 bucks there.

http://www.usa-biker.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=21&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=28

[Joe Hummer]

One word of caution for the folks reading this that have trailer hitches installed...you will have to modify the center rail at the rear fender to handle the extra spacers you installed for the hitch...just like you did for the cross bar for the bags...or at least you should have if you wanted your bags to stand up straight.  Been There...Done That... (just not on my bike). 

Joe