Oh boy...
I finally got all the parts to install the OEM saddlebags and I bought from another member here. I bought the carrier rack as well as all the brackets. As I opened the boxes, I found no installation instructions were included. Being a smart internet sort, I was able to locate and print all six sets of instructions.
I am not a mechanic or handyman, I'll admit. Going through the instructions, I see cutting, gluing, filing, templates and drilling large holes in my plastic are all involved in the installation ... not a simple "bolt on" process. It seems daunting. I tried searching for help, but nothing specific is out there. Anyone here do this recently and can point me in the right direction as to helpful hints (like where do I start?)...
Another question - the set of instructions for the carrier and the set for the side saddlebag brackets both include the new grab rail install - do I install the carrier or the side brackets first?
I am definitely going to wait for the weekend - I don't want to start this unless I can get all the way through it.
If you can't help, I could sure use a few "good luck, mate" messages...
I finally got all the parts to install the OEM saddlebags and I bought from another member here. I bought the carrier rack as well as all the brackets. As I opened the boxes, I found no installation instructions were included. Being a smart internet sort, I was able to locate and print all six sets of instructions.
I am not a mechanic or handyman, I'll admit. Going through the instructions, I see cutting, gluing, filing, templates and drilling large holes in my plastic are all involved in the installation ... not a simple "bolt on" process. It seems daunting. I tried searching for help, but nothing specific is out there. Anyone here do this recently and can point me in the right direction as to helpful hints (like where do I start?)...
Another question - the set of instructions for the carrier and the set for the side saddlebag brackets both include the new grab rail install - do I install the carrier or the side brackets first?
I am definitely going to wait for the weekend - I don't want to start this unless I can get all the way through it.
If you can't help, I could sure use a few "good luck, mate" messages...
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