[Scott_L]

I have a 2006 VTX 1300C that I purchased in November - it came with some saddlebags with chrome stand-offs that mount to the rear fender supports. I got the parts to add a rear passenger sissy-bar backrest but it doesn't seem to be possible to reuse the saddlebag stand-offs. :banghead:

I have the deluxe backrest brackets (Honda #08F75-MEM-100) and deluxe backrest (Honda #08F75-MEM-100B) - the instructions indicate that it is possible to use this assembly with saddlebag supports but apparently not with the units on the bike (apparently installed by a previous owner).

Should I be trying to mod the saddlebag stand-offs, by grinding down the integral spacers? or should I be looking for longer mounting bolts? or am I going to have to find some original Honda bags with supports to make this work?

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Diver51]

You should be able to use longer bolts and still mount everything. I have the Paladin Backrest Bag supports and bags all mounted on mine with Really long screws I picked up at Ace Hardward. Stay with Stainless steel so you don't have trouble with rust.

 

[Scott_L]

So I took the advice of Diver51 and went looking for longer bolts... I've been to Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Fastenall, PartSource, Bolts+ and Brafasco and nobody carries stainless steel metric bolts anywhere near the size/length needed to take that approach...

So I'm back to square one - any other suggestions?

Could I buy the Honda saddlebag supports and try to bolt my bags to the supports by inserting a rigid (plexi?) brace inside the bags?

 

[whiskeyrockr]

search the web for metric bolts...the bolts you need should be 1.25x75

 

[Jag75]

I bought my sissy bar off ebay. I had a hard time figuring it out then realized that the slot at the rear side of the sissy bar frame didnt extend far enough so i had to drill a hole to allow me to use it with the saddlebag frame. I think the bolts are, (2) 10mm 1.25 and 8mm 1.25. The problem was i wanted black allen bolts and couldnt find the 70 so i got a real long bolt that only had threads at the end and cut threads off and threaded the smooth part to make my own

 

[brenner]

I would try a tool and die supplier if there are any near you. If anything, they should be able to direct you to some specialty suppliers. Good Luck.

 

[Scott_L]

Found some chromed hex head bolts in metric sizes online at www.allenfasteners.com and placed an order... I hope they work out ok.

 

[murr57]

I have much the same set up as you described and the same problem. A local metric bike dealer in my city had no difficulty ordering the longer bolts I needed.