Forgot to add that I am new to the forum and this is my first post 
Viking Saddle Bags Installation
Hello Friends,
I just purchased a set of Viking Single Strap Shock Cutout Slanted Large Motorcycle Saddlebags for my 2007 VTX 1800F. However, I am having a lot of difficulties getting them installed and wanted to see if anyone has solved the riddle. I have a backrest and sissy bar combo which I believe covering up the normal installation bolts.
I attempted to follow the instructions for the installation using the FAT Brackets, however, it appears those are not appropriate for my model bike and the bags I ordered. With the shock cutout, the front fender bolt missed any part of the bag that can be drilled into. Similarly in the event, I was able to squeeze a hole in that location, the bottom of the FAT bracket would having nothing to be mounted on. I, therefore, assume that the “throw-over” installation is the only one appropriate for the combination of the bag configuration and motorcycle model.
HELP !!!
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I just purchased a set of Viking Single Strap Shock Cutout Slanted Large Motorcycle Saddlebags for my 2007 VTX 1800F. However, I am having a lot of difficulties getting them installed and wanted to see if anyone has solved the riddle. I have a backrest and sissy bar combo which I believe covering up the normal installation bolts.
I attempted to follow the instructions for the installation using the FAT Brackets, however, it appears those are not appropriate for my model bike and the bags I ordered. With the shock cutout, the front fender bolt missed any part of the bag that can be drilled into. Similarly in the event, I was able to squeeze a hole in that location, the bottom of the FAT bracket would having nothing to be mounted on. I, therefore, assume that the “throw-over” installation is the only one appropriate for the combination of the bag configuration and motorcycle model.
HELP !!!
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I ended up buying a Cobra backrest & sissybar combo with rack so I could mount them. I still had to mount the forward mount at an angle to clear the shock cutout. Filing the toss-over strap in case I have any problems with the FAT brackets. FYI - I did have them send me the other set of mounting brackets and it was the same problem.
The kit that they sent to install them as "toss-over" had instructions that instruct you to drill holes in your bags and attach them to your bags, their bags are nice but their instructions really suck. If you do decide to do the "toss-over" you will still need a bracket behind the bags to keep them in place, per the original instruction, and there is a strap on the bottom of the bags to secure the bags to the brackets.
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This is what's in the hardwarekit, you'll still need the bolts from the original installation kit
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This is the hardware kit that you can request from Viking
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This is installed with the FAT bracket.
Good luck,
The kit that they sent to install them as "toss-over" had instructions that instruct you to drill holes in your bags and attach them to your bags, their bags are nice but their instructions really suck. If you do decide to do the "toss-over" you will still need a bracket behind the bags to keep them in place, per the original instruction, and there is a strap on the bottom of the bags to secure the bags to the brackets.
This is what's in the hardwarekit, you'll still need the bolts from the original installation kit
This is the hardware kit that you can request from Viking
This is installed with the FAT bracket.
Good luck,
I mounted mine using the supplied brackets, but drilled and tapped a hole in the backrest mount where the rear bolt for the fender is (hidden under the backrest mount).
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Then used a nut on the backside as a jam nut. Only issue is that in order to remove the bags, I have to remove the whole backrest assembly. However, that is a rare occurrence.
Then used a nut on the backside as a jam nut. Only issue is that in order to remove the bags, I have to remove the whole backrest assembly. However, that is a rare occurrence.
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