Saddlebag Prep (Hard Bags) - LegUp LandinGear Generation II Installation Manual

SADDLEBAG PREP (HARD BAGS)

NOTE: If you have soft bags (Road King Classics and Customs), skip to the next
section; 'Saddlebag Prep (Soft Bags)'.
On one of the last pages of this manual, you will
find a drilling template for Hard Bags. Carefully cut
the template out (making sure it is to scale), and
tape it to the inside of the left saddlebag as shown.
The saddlebag is curved, so just bring the straight
lines to the edges where they start to curve and you
will be fine. There is a margin of error here, so
don't worry!
Use a small bit to start (1/8" of so) and drill through
the pilot hole on the template. Once these are done,
the final drill size is 3/8" or
fittings (we supply 2 different sizes from 2 different
vendors). If you are unsure, drill a 3/8" hole, if it is too small, move up to
Once the holes are in place, find the bulkhead fittings. The 90 degree part stays on the outside
of the bag with the straight part inside.
right, and insert it in the bottom fitting; the other
in the top fitting. Now attach the bag, and make
sure the lines are in no sort of bind or in danger of
being damaged by anything!
½"
depending on the
Start with the lower hole, and tighten the fitting. No
reason to make it too tight, there is no chance for leaks
here, and the elbow spins to make it easier to attach the
lines.
Once the bottom fitting is in place, install and tighten the
top fitting. Now the bag is ready!
It is time for a test fit! Put the saddlebag on the rail and
lean it out as shown here. Find the line you marked as
½"
.
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