[female_stryker2012]

Hey guys! When I first bought my 2012 Copper Stryker, I also bought the Cruiselite® Custom Soft Saddlebags. I since have upgraded to the low & mean solo seat. Is there a way to install the saddlebags so that I can use them with my solo seat? Any suggestions on how I can install the bags would be greatly appreciated.

 

[kraaazymike]

I know there were a couple of folks on here who were able to cut out the middle strap that connects the two bags over the fender, and drill support brackets directly into the bag from the inside. It looked pretty good as I recall....

 

[Voltage]

Mike I went with the PU solo seat and the OEM fender rack. I like the look much better without the bags. With that being said, that doesn't mean I don't need my cruiselite bags from time to time. In less then 1/2 an hour I pop on the side brackets on partially remove the fender rack. Throw the bags on and reinstall the fender rack. I need to head out in a little bit and the bags are mounted now I'll shoot a pic.

 

[female_stryker2012]

thx guys

 

[afcop97]

I have Easy Brackets. They have lugs that attach at the fender mounts and you can mount or remove them whenever you want. http://www.easybrackets.com/

 

[female_stryker2012]

Cop~
I assume you mount the easy brackets in addition to mounting the saddlebag hardware also?

 

[female_stryker2012]

Cop~
Oops! Nevermind. Stupid question. My bad. But I do have another question. When you installed the easy brackets, did you just cut the straps off of the bags or what did you do.

 

[mikoloe]

soft bags

 

[ojhendrix]

Im curious about this as well. Looking for a way to install saddle bags as well but I want to be able to take them off the bike when I dont need them. I actually really dont like the look of them but im finding myself in need of a way to carry things lately. Female stryker have you found a solution?

 

[Carol]

Hi. I cut the straps off mine with exact o knife. My husband drilled through the back of the bag, mounted them with large flat disc shaped nut and bolted into my saddle bag supports. I can quickly remove them with a socket set if need be. (FYI-These bags tend to leak-so pack your clothes in zip lock freezer bags.)

 

[female_stryker2012]

OJ~
I bought the EZ Brackets. I'm just waiting to install them. I will post when I get it done and let you know how I make out.