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DISCUSSIONS => General Discussion => Topic started by: tfloyd on October 01, 2009, 10:30:20 AM

Title: Saddlebags for 1500
Post by: tfloyd on October 01, 2009, 10:30:20 AM
Ladies & Gentlemen,

I got a great deal on a set of Ranger II bags that I couldn't pass up, but now I must buy the hardware.  I know that I need:

Part K53021-101, Mounting Strut Chrome

What I don't know is what else I need.  On the buykawasaki.com site, it mentions "Saddlebag support loops (K53021-099 or 102) are required for saddlebag mounting." 

1) Does anyone know where to find these support loops (K53021-102) in chrome?
2) Do I need anything else to mount these bags?

Thanks in advance,

Todd
Title: Re: Saddlebags for 1500
Post by: chief on October 01, 2009, 10:44:20 AM
We may have some loops. I'll have a look and let you know.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Saddlebags for 1500
Post by: tfloyd on October 01, 2009, 12:04:09 PM
Chief,

I found some support loops (K53021-102) on the rickrouse site, which is now accessories4bikes.com.  They have them priced at $27.28, but do you know if that is for a single side or both sides?  I need them ASAP, but don't know if I should buy 1 or 2 and it doesn't tell.

Thanks again.
Title: Re: Saddlebags for 1500
Post by: pcarrell on October 01, 2009, 12:07:32 PM
That sounds like a single price.  If you have to specify right or left when ordering that would be a big tipoff.

Also, I saw a set of struts on EvilBay the other day.  Those might save you a buck or two?
Title: Re: Saddlebags for 1500
Post by: chief on October 02, 2009, 13:08:03 PM
I believe that's single. I'd buy 2 ... not that much money involved. If it ends up being doubles, let me know and I'll buy the extra from you.

I don't think there is a right/left... you just reverse them from side to side.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Saddlebags for 1500
Post by: 1SG CAV on October 06, 2009, 22:12:24 PM
http://www.accessoryinternational.com/backrest.htm
This web site had the chrome loops.
Title: Re: Saddlebags for 1500
Post by: tfloyd on October 08, 2009, 12:30:15 PM
Thanks again for everyone's help, I've got all the right parts now and am ready to install!
Title: Re: Saddlebags for 1500
Post by: chief on October 08, 2009, 14:02:50 PM
Would you list the parts (pn's) and sources? that may help others.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Saddlebags for 1500
Post by: tfloyd on October 08, 2009, 16:28:52 PM
For a 1500, 

Part #s:

K53021-101, Mounting Strut Chrome (K53021-098 = Black Strut)
K53021-102, Support Loop Chrome (K53021-099 = Black Loop)

I was able to find the mounting strut through Vista @ http://www.kawasakivista.com/accessories/index.php?page=touring1500r

However, the support loop proved to be quite tricky.  The support loops are no longer produced and I couldn't find any after market manufacturers...I was lucky enough to find a set on eBay.

Total Costs (exc. shipping)
Mounting struts =   $180.95
Support Loops =     $ 80.43
Saddlebags(used) =$150.00
                            $411.38
                         

Title: Re: Saddlebags for 1500
Post by: pcarrell on October 08, 2009, 17:39:29 PM
If someone needed to, they could always get the chrome loops and have them powdercoated black (or any other color for that matter).
Title: Re: Saddlebags for 1500
Post by: chief on October 08, 2009, 18:56:15 PM
And, of course, the loops are covered by the bags when they are on the bike.

Cheers.
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