The short version: the holes on my brackets don't line up with the holes on the bike
As you can see it isn't much but its enough the bolt wont go in.
The long version: After 13 weeks my aluminum bags and brackets finally came in. I know I shouldn't complain about 13 weeks seeing how long others on here have had to wait. My disappointment comes from being quoted 6 weeks for arrival and it taking twice that with no communication or updates from the dealer.
I finally brought them home yesterday and spent 3 hours today trying and failing to get the right side bracket to fit. For anyone interested I think I could have done this job in 30min. if everything lined up properly and harley-davidson says it takes 1.5 hours in the instructions. Since I couldn't get it I called my dealer and asked for help. They said they would get it installed but would have to charge me for it. When I asked how much they said 3 hours of labor. To bend the bracket and install 1 bolt? Not worth it. I could return it but don't want to wait another 13 weeks for a replacement which may not fit either. If anyone has advice on how I can bend it enough to fit I'd really appreciate it. Also if it involves tools I don't own it would still probably be cheaper to buy the tools than pay for 3 hours of labor. I've tried a hammer, clamps, and muscles and so far muscles seem to be the best. My current plan is to have my brother for another set of hands and see if we can pull it into place.
The long version: After 13 weeks my aluminum bags and brackets finally came in. I know I shouldn't complain about 13 weeks seeing how long others on here have had to wait. My disappointment comes from being quoted 6 weeks for arrival and it taking twice that with no communication or updates from the dealer.
I finally brought them home yesterday and spent 3 hours today trying and failing to get the right side bracket to fit. For anyone interested I think I could have done this job in 30min. if everything lined up properly and harley-davidson says it takes 1.5 hours in the instructions. Since I couldn't get it I called my dealer and asked for help. They said they would get it installed but would have to charge me for it. When I asked how much they said 3 hours of labor. To bend the bracket and install 1 bolt? Not worth it. I could return it but don't want to wait another 13 weeks for a replacement which may not fit either. If anyone has advice on how I can bend it enough to fit I'd really appreciate it. Also if it involves tools I don't own it would still probably be cheaper to buy the tools than pay for 3 hours of labor. I've tried a hammer, clamps, and muscles and so far muscles seem to be the best. My current plan is to have my brother for another set of hands and see if we can pull it into place.