TomnEssi
New Member
So, after waiting for over 5 months I finally get the news that the sadlebag mounting bracket has arrived that I purchased with my bike back in May 2013. The only dealership that I could find in my state (MO) that had the bike I wanted was 3 hours away. They were very helpful in trying to sell me the bike but less than helpful when it came to service after the sale. I tried to schedule a time to have the bags put on but they were "too busy" through the week and didn't "do that kind of service on the weekends"! After debating the finer points of customer service I told them to ship me the bags and brackets and reimburse me the install fee. They sent the bags and brackets in opened boxes without the install paperwork. They also charge me for shipping. So, after getting the parts I contacted the local Honda dealer. Their service manager told me he had never installed them before and I would need to bring in the paperwork that came with them. UUGH! Alrighty, well I scrounged around the web and, of course, found it on this WONDERFUL site. Today I took the paperwork to the local dealer and he commenced to telling me how complex the job will be and how it's going to be expensive and time consuming. All the while I'm thinking why the heck would a factory part not just be a bolt on?! Nope, apparently you haveto remove and cut and drill panels as well as various other parts. I learned to despise dealers and I'm getting fed up with just trying to get my dang bags on! Is there anyone in MO that has put on factory brackets and bags?