Has anyone installed this on a sportster? Does it look too big for the bike? Any handling issues due to handlbar mount style?
866538
It was too big for my bike and I couldn't get it to work. Maybe with some drilling and extra brackets it might work. It just looked real big.
866539
I put this on a 750 shadow spirit and it fits well. It doesn't look too big on my bike.
1456266
Its not designed for being mounted on the handlebars.. But I imagine you can buy an adapter at a hardware store or find any other creative solution..
285605
The attachment ring is quite flexile, should easily slip over the handlebars. Remove some of the rubber inserts if its too narrow.
827571
Looks like stock is 11". Don't know why they say it will not fit. Have had Progressive shocks over the years and was never impressed with them. The new sportsters do not have enough travel for a good ride. Set one up a couple of years ago with 13" shocks and the longer fork travel. Was a nice set up. Check the Forums out for good info and feedback. http://www.hdforums.com/forum/sportster-models/740432-48-rear-suspension-travel.html
1973529
Yes I think I can help. There is a black strap you can't see in the back, it goes around your forks. We installed our on a Honda Rebel 250, to carry the tools. It looks Great and works like it should, Well made. Ride Safe, Capt. Bob
871788
The bag comes with a unique clip attachment that has a wide range of bar diameters it will fit. It's a bit annoying to mount this but once on makes putting the actual bag on/off a breeze. I'd recommend something a little tacky to wrap around the handlebar as it tends to slip a bit otherwise. P.S. the fit is based on the bar tube diameter, not its length...hope this helps.
233103
I am not sure how you would strap it on because my sportster is a one seat with back tire fender. We used it on a Ultra Glide and strap it on the luggage rack. Do they make a luggage rack for Sportsters? Our Dog loves it.
1161797
I have a Landrider and it works fine so I do not see a problem with this. The mounts adjust to the hubs so it should work with your bike as well
1175141
My bike doesn't have those kind of handlebars, but it has many cables that run along the handlebars. The mount for the bag is about 2" wide and 1/2" deep so it holds the bag away from the handlebars about 1/2" which allows plenty of room for the cables to run in between the bag and the handlebars. I would expect the bag to work fine with your cables & handlebars. I love mine, and works well.
199485
I've used the Ram mounts extensively on my motorcycles and the 2 inch square mount seems like it would be too large for a bicycle handlebar. There is one that has just two holes and uses on U-bolt that is smaller in size that would do the same job. I believe that the 2 inch square one would stick out like having a car headlight on a bicycle. But, it would work.
695925
It's probably too wide, but might just barely fit that space. I have a Suzuki SV650S, and resolved the problem by disassembling the handlebar mount (eliminating the u-clamp)and drilling 2 holes thru the aluminum plate which houses the ignition switch and spans the two forks. I then attached the mount to the plate using two 1.5" screws, lock washers and nuts. Works great, and takes up less space. Did the same thing on a friend's GSXR600. Mount it as far left or right on the plate as possible, so as not to block the gauges. Measure twice, drill once. :)
374789
Hello frend, my inglish is veri bad, but i try , this fits on yamaha vstar 650 , i go to take a medicin of riser of my handle bar and sen to you the medicin to compare, can you write me jonanaula6@hotmail.com
400349
I traded that bike off before I had a chance to use it. I gave the cover to a friend of mine with a fat boy don't know if he has used it or not. It should definitely fit your sportster but it will probably b a lil big. From what I read on it it should be waterproof. Sorry can't be of more help.
1061519
yes I had a 2002 Sportster hit that perfect go for it you really look good on my bike I was very pleased
1561711
It may work on your Sportster if you have a sissy bar to attach it to, but it won't work as well as it does on the touring models (that's what it's really made for). The bungee cord in the center is for placing over a backrest to so that might be another option for you. You can tie the bag down from the sides at the bottom for a more secure fit. I use this on my '05 FLHTCSE2 and it really holds a lot of gear. It's very well made too. You may be able to find one at your local HD dealer and actually try it out on a Sporster model. That's where I first saw it.
399084
Per the specs , it does not fit your 01' sportster. U should keep looking , might be a different option.
2124730
I would maybe ask a Harley dealer if the mounts are different between the years of 06 and 09. I purchased this for my 2006 sportster.