[Jorgeaz]

I bought some Road King bags on ebay and am wondering if anyone knows the best universal mounting brackets to use in order to get them on my 03 1800S?

 

[vtxladyo3]

i think that most people are using ghost brackets or easy brackets, either one will run you around $130.00. not bad to install, and they come off with the turn of a key......don
here are some pic's

 

[LasPulgas]

There are no universal brackets that fit Road King bags without mods, most wont work at all. Some people use ghost brackets, I made my own from aluminum plate.

 

[salvagelife]

HD Bags

i have Police Bags on my 1800R and used all HD brackets and adapted them to fit.

 

[markb]

I used Easy brackets and a pice of 3/16" alunminum plate. If you search my picks you can see how I did it.

Mark

 

[LasPulgas]

I used Easy brackets and a pice of 3/16" alunminum plate. If you search my picks you can see how I did it.

Mark

You did a good job and took good pics! I did pretty much the same thing, even have the same basic shape plate only I used 1/4" and bolted directly to the frame. I just never saw myself ever taking off the bags and carrying them around. Liners are a lot less cumbersome.

 

[Klattu]

Lots of photos here

Here is a set I made a few years ago...photos and tips...

http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93371&highlight=klattu

Notice the 'C' pipes...I wanted to mount them as low as possible

 

[titanium681]

Here is a set I made a few years ago...photos and tips...

http://www.vtxoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93371&highlight=klattu

Notice the 'C' pipes...I wanted to mount them as low as possible

Hey Klattu,

I remember when you made them, but were you selling em to others, or are they personal use only?

 

[Klattu]

Not a business

I made them for myself, but shared the info as a guide if others wanted a starting point or ideas.
My main goals were to mount them low and tight to sides, not need to relocate turn signals and try matching contour of fender.
I really did not like the way stock bags looked as if they were being carried up on sholders.