Hello, I have 2014 Harley flhtk with an adjustable backrest.Do you think this bag will stop rearward movement of backrest?
1445838
Some but it depends on how tall you are, I removed my backrest and used the saddlemen as a backrest and I was quite comfortable.
1445839
Why is your backrest moving rearward? It shouldn't do that. When you lean against your backrest, it should be stationary. It should have movement forward to allow better access for passengers.The Saddlemen bag will act as a support, but only relative to what you have inside it. If it's empty, you won't get much support but if it's packed, then it acts as a backrest. I've actually taken trips where I carried my backrest in a saddlebag so that I can have more room when traveling and then use the backrest when I'm sightseeing and riding locally.
700082
I'm unfamiliar with your bike, but I can tell you it fit perfect on the rear passenger seat of my Harley, even with my backrest. I suggest you compare your bike with any Harley dresser with tourpack for sizing. I can tell it holds a lot stuff. Hope this is helpful.
2046791
If the bag were to be filled with something then yes, but don't expect a whole lot of support. It is only about 6 inches high and held on with straps and the plastic buckles. It would offer some support, but don't expect it to perform like a rigid backrest by any means.
609754
For my bike (the rear brake cable also runs along the bottom of the top rail) the straps actually go between the cable and the rail so it doesn't interfere. There are two straps on the bottom, they both can go under the cable. There is also a third strap that straps to the neck of your handlebars so the bag doesn't slide down the rail towards your seat.
1295394
I don't think so. You can probably bend the bag support up a little but as long as your bag is clear of the front wheel it shouldn't be a problem. Mine doesn't clear much more that that and it does just fine.
1939980
I'm not sure if it will. This is a universal fit, so you would need to line up the brackets to your Harley on the saddlebags and drill holes in the appropriate places. The hardware included is just nuts and bolts to secure the bags, no brackets.
908476
Not that I have seen. I use these on a tadpole trike as a side bag, and the bag is spacious and durable. If used as a handlebar bag, the support structure for the bag would keep the bag from flopping around.
1913829
Hello, I had a Suzuki Boulevard M50 I tried to install these bags and yes I had to take the passenger seat off and then put it back. But they didn't really fit my motorcycle so I returned them.
789109
I put in on the rear seat of a HD Road King, lots of strap length to secure it to crash bars and rear back rest. Good bag.
894604
First - I don't use it for back support. I have a backrest. That said, the bag is pretty darn rigid on account of interior panels on all four sides and the bottom. I'd say that if you can secure the bag so it doesn't slide at all (with all the great tie-down points that should be doable) then the answer to your question is "no" - the bag does NOT need to be full to offer back support. If I might add - the "gran tour" label does not a big bag make. This bag is not suitable as your only piece of luggage for a multi-day trip unless you travel exceptionally light.
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Yep, you would be better served looking for a different bag. From what I remember of the yamaha maxim, the rear seat is not all that wide and this bag has a wide body and bottom made to fit the wider seats and back against the backrest of the touring bikes IE HD Ultra's and Goldwings.
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There is a small shock cord at the bottom that can be wrapped around the bike frame. Also, they would not flop much since the side against the bike frame is the thick outside part of the bag...just unfolded. This gives the panniers some stiffness.
445583
I did not have that problem on either of the bikes I used it on. One has cantilever brakes, the other has side pull types. The tapered bottom of the bag keeps it out of the way.
894603
The bag sits behind my backrest so I don't use for mine or my passenger as a back rest. It is very ridged but I don't think that I would want to lean against it.
1365143
I have a Calvary backrest and luggage rack, it works great. I can't say for the stock backrest though.
1160313
Depends on the seat I guess. I have a shadow which is about that size and it works great. You have to have a two person seat because this mounts where your passenger would sit. You need to have some sort of tiedown spots underneath where you mount it for the straps. The bag itself is pretty flexible so it's going to fit most bikes with a rear seat.
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I used it on the passenger seat of my GSXR, so I would assume so. I bungeed it to my passenger pegs, had no issues. It's a really nice bag.