| Most people don't think that the size of a motorcycle | | | | will take you through the basic installation process. |
| saddlebag would be an issue, but it seems to be one | | | | Step #1: Removal of the seat |
| of the major issues for saddlebags. If you purchase a | | | | Get your Philips head screwdriver and then begin |
| saddlebag that does not fit correctly to your | | | | gliding the seat forward to remove the bracket |
| motorcycle then there will be some complications | | | | keyholes. Then you will need to glide the seat |
| down the road. | | | | backwards on the motorcycle to remove the tongue |
| The following is information about how to fit and | | | | of the seat that is attached to the back tank |
| install your motorcycle's saddlebags. | | | | bracket. |
| Measurements: | | | | Step #2: Positioning the yoke |
| One of the first things you should do is measure the | | | | When you hear the word yoke you may be |
| motorcycle starting at the seat base and ending at | | | | confused, but this happens to be the portion that will |
| the pipes. Then you will need to measure starting at | | | | go underneath the seat of your motorcycle. You will |
| the taillights then go to the motorcycle's front. This | | | | need to untie this section to place the saddlebags in |
| will then be your maximum length for your | | | | position on your motorcycle. Then covering one yoke |
| motorcycle. | | | | side with the other portion of the yoke will need to |
| Adjustment, Comparison, and Brackets: | | | | be done. Take the time to mark the following |
| During this step you will want to make any necessary | | | | sections on the yoke:a) Where hardware is blockedb) |
| adjustments to your measurements. A deduction of | | | | Outline perimeters of the upper yoke, which is where |
| two inches to the maximum height will prevent | | | | the lower yoke wing is being partly covered. |
| burning of the saddlebag on the pipes of the | | | | Step #3: Aligning marks |
| motorcycle. If you have shocks that are exposed a | | | | This is where the marks will come in handy. Place |
| slanted saddlebag may be a better option. | | | | your saddlebag onto a flat surface and line up all the |
| Once you have determined all the measurements | | | | marks that you've just made in the previous step. |
| you will need to compare these to multiple | | | | Step #4: Securing saddlebag |
| saddlebags to find the best fit. If you find a | | | | During this step you will be securing the saddlebag |
| saddlebag that you desperately want but the | | | | onto your motorcycle. Make sure you position it |
| dimensions are a little off you could consider | | | | correctly to get the best fit. |
| relocating items on the motorcycle, such as the turn | | | | Step #5: Safety check |
| signals, for a better fit. | | | | The final step is to ensure that everything is |
| Throw over saddlebags with Easy Brackets could | | | | attached correctly and that it's not going to go |
| also be an option as you will have the advantage of | | | | anywhere. Safety is key so double check everything. |
| being able to remove the saddlebag whenever | | | | It can be quite simple installing a motorcycle |
| necessary. There are also saddlebags that have clips, | | | | saddlebag if you follow the instructions that come |
| meaning they will simply clip on and off preventing | | | | with the saddlebag and the above steps. Don't get |
| you from having to remove any seat whenever | | | | frustrated with your saddlebag. If it doesn't seem to |
| you'd like to remove the saddlebag. | | | | fit correctly don't force it. A saddlebag needs to fit |
| Basic Steps for Throw Over Installation: | | | | perfectly, just like you'd want your shoes to fit, so |
| Knowing how to install a throw over is great | | | | take the time to install it correctly to get the best |
| knowledge for any motorcyclist. The following steps | | | | results. |