Author Topic: Saddlebag Retaining Brackets (Read 24393 times)

Zteve · « **on:** May 16, 2011, 04:03:29 PM »

There have been reports of saddlebag issues on the Concours 14. Here's a video I found....
Concours Crossroads - Day 1, Hood River, OR. The video is pretty long so advancing the progress bar to 4.40 will get you to the actual bag loss.

These rubber coated steel Saddlebag Retaining Brackets fit all years of the Concours 14s. The brackets lock in place when the bag handle locks. Once the brackets are locked in place the bags simply will not come off over bumps or by lifting them off. No modifications to the bike or bags are necessary. The brackets go on and off in seconds and can fit in your pocket.

They are $26 shipped in the US. PM me for more info.

Bosco · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2012, 07:55:52 AM »

Sent you a PM.

Cool McCool · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2012, 10:06:45 PM »

I just installed mine today. Purchased from this person on eBay. Locks down the saddlebags completely. No play at all after slipping them on. Very happy, wish I had come up with this idea.

Rhino · « **Reply #3 on:** May 06, 2012, 02:30:16 AM »

I've been using these since I bought the bike. I simple effective solution to the problem.

RIP50AK · « **Reply #4 on:** May 31, 2012, 10:34:59 AM »

Have been using these since I first got my bike. Not elagent but sometimes simple is better. I seldom remove the bags so these work great from me.

FZBear10 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 03, 2015, 01:08:19 PM »

This seems to be the simplest solution just for peace of mind so I ordered a set of these also.

Conrad · « **Reply #6 on:** August 04, 2015, 04:46:01 AM »

maxtog · « **Reply #7 on:** August 04, 2015, 05:21:17 AM »

Quote from: RIP50AK on May 31, 2012, 10:34:59 AM

Have been using these since I first got my bike. Not elegant but sometimes simple is better. I seldom remove the bags so these work great from me.

Same here. They are easy to use and work as advertised.

Gigantor · « **Reply #8 on:** August 04, 2015, 06:29:02 AM »

I use tyraps to secure my panniers, but will consider these in the future

JoeRau · « **Reply #9 on:** August 04, 2015, 07:59:15 AM »

These look really nice, but I went with the pins.

sailor_chic · « **Reply #10 on:** August 04, 2015, 11:52:37 AM »

I am a big fan of the pins as well. 100% positive engagement.

MAN OF BLUES · « **Reply #11 on:** August 04, 2015, 12:25:11 PM »

Quote from: sailor_chic on August 04, 2015, 11:52:37 AM

I am a big fan of the pins as well. 100% positive engagement.

I agree, when I posted the pinning, it was done because it completely prevents any bag movement whatsoever, with minimal cost, and effort, and does not involve the latching mechanism at all... you could basically run without latching the bag, and it cannot dislodge.

but then I'm just simple like that.

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #12 on:** August 04, 2015, 12:53:27 PM »

My wife says I'm simple as well..

MAN OF BLUES · « **Reply #13 on:** August 04, 2015, 01:55:34 PM »

Quote from: VirginiaJim on August 04, 2015, 12:53:27 PM

My wife says I'm simple as well..

you should have called me when you went to the Rock Hall Of Fame, I'm like 25 minutes from there...
simpleton....
heheheh

fmwhit · « **Reply #14 on:** August 05, 2015, 08:09:24 PM »

I have been using Zteve' retaining brackets for several years now. They work well and are simple. The only thing is that after a while the plastic coating on the brackets seems to wear. Yes I would recommend these to anyone that is reluctant to drill for the pins as there is no drilling with Steve's retainers and they are relatively simple to use and are effective.

Fred
Wa2gzw

Hamsters00 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 05, 2015, 09:43:14 PM »

Quote

I've been using these since I bought the bike. I simple effective solution to the problem.

+1 on these, they work!

stevewfl · « **Reply #16 on:** August 05, 2015, 10:59:17 PM »

no need for pins on my bike, and >108,000 miles nekkid and pinless now

But i do keep a fresh battery in my FOB, the mad pow-ah of Kipass is relentless

VirginiaJim · « **Reply #17 on:** August 06, 2015, 04:56:24 AM »

Quote from: Hamsters00 on August 05, 2015, 09:43:14 PM

+1 on these, they work!

+2

FZBear10 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 09, 2015, 05:58:37 PM »

I received them, installed them, and they work great. The rear of the bags have no more up and down wiggle. I am very happy with them and recommend them to anyone thinking about getting them.

Conrad · « **Reply #19 on:** August 10, 2015, 04:53:17 AM »

Quote from: FZBear10 on August 09, 2015, 05:58:37 PM

I received them, installed them, and they work great. The rear of the bags have no more up and down wiggle. I am very happy with them and recommend them to anyone thinking about getting them.

+3

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