M8 Viking Hard Bags Review, Install and Mistakes Made Low Rider S
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2021
- #idahoup #Vikingbags #harleylowriders #keepup #harleysoftail
Install and Review of the VikingBags Lamellar Baldur Extra Large Lockable Motorcycle Hard Saddlebags (painted black) on a 2021 Harley Davidson Low Rider S - FXLRS
www.vikingbags.com/vikingbags...
Video Creator mentioned in the video pertaining to the bags bottoming out:
• Viking Baldur Saddle Bags
Current Bike and Modification (mods) list:
2021 Harley Davidson Low Rider S (FXLRS)
- JD Customs & Fabrications FXRT Reproduction Fairing (painted black)
- JD Customs & Fabrications FXRT Reproduction Lowers (painted black)
- 12” Krauss Isolated Risers (black)
- Viking Bags Lamellar Baldur Extra Large Lockable Motorcycle Hard Saddlebags (painted black)
- Saddlemen Step-Up Seat (front & rear)
- Harley Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Pro Street Tuner
- Two Brothers Racing (TBR) 2-1 Shorty Turnout Stainless Exhaust
- Edward Richie Handmade Black Pointed Traveler Sissy Bar
- Biltwell EXFIL 3 Universal Bag
Current Riding Gear List:
- Hogwatch Key Fob Wrist Watch for Harley Davidson (black & orange)
- First Manufacturing Leather Raider Jacket (black)
- Biltwell Borrego Leather Gloves (black & red)
- Street & Steel Anarchy Leather Vest (black)
- Biltwell Gringo ECE Helmet (flat chocolate)
- Biltwell Bubble Anti-Fog Face Shield (chrome mirror)
- Biltwell Bubble Anti-Fog Face Shield (clear)
- Biltwell Gringo S ECE Helmet (sage green)
- Harley Davidson Capstone Sun Shield II H31 Modular Helmet (black)
- Speed and Strength Insurgent Shoes (brown)
- Speed and Strength Rust and Redemption Armored Moto Shirt (black and orange)
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This is one of the best how to videos! I cannot thank you enough!!
No problem F B, glad I could help.
best video I've seen so far, well done and thanks for posting
Appreciate it Sean, glad you found some value in it.
This actually helped me out so much man thanks, stay safe.
Glad it helped Trevor. Thanks for watching.
I have a pair of Viking bags. Over time the lids became loose with the vibrations of my Harley. I had to fabricate a new turn signal bracket because I had one like yours and it broke during a ride. When I got home my turn signals were hanging by its wires. I had to buy new housings and covers. If you turn the brackets the other direction it might look better.
Awesome video! Super detailed and the final look is stunning!
Nice, I’m glad you liked it. I’m using the heck of them. Tell your crew thanks for putting an awesome set of bags together for me to use and abuse.
@@Idahoup Definitely!
very informative and organized video. By the way, nice bike. That fairing is not cheap. Hopefully, you got a good deal on the bike. thank you for sharing.
Good job with the bags. My main concern with getting these bags is actually drilling the holes in them. I’ve learned time and time again the first time you drill a hole you can make a mistake and have to redrill is create more holes. Good thing you solved it and I can now not make that same mistake and measure it to my content.
It was definitely a scary moment when I realized what I did, but it worked out. I'm glad it was helpful for you, thanks for watching.
Gees that was a lot of work just to mount bags. Taking the hole back of the bike apart, remove fender, changing light location, having to do wiring, having issues with hole locations. Not sure I like that big gap between the bags and fender. I get some different hardware and reduce that. Just my observation.
This was a helpful video, I have a 2020 Softail Standard and am looking at these bags. I have a Klock Works rear fender which shouldn't hinder the installation but the light relocation kit might give me problems. Thanks.
Great video man! Wondering if I could have these painted though, just picked up a 2022 FXLRS in gunship grey and was hoping to match my bike. Your video gives me some confidence I could prob install these. Thanks !
Thanks man, I'm glad it helped. I've seen pictures of Viking Bags with custom paint online, so it shouldn't be a problem. If it was me, I'd probably just give Viking a call and ask, just to be safe. They might have some recommendations for painting them? I really like the gunship grey color, that'll look sick with the bags.
Did you ever post the Roadster video? Good work. How have they held up?
Nice man! Your attention to detail is amazing
Appreciate it man. I’ve got a lot to learn. Pretty overwhelming at first.
I honestly thought about going with the Viking bags. But imo, I ended up going with the XMT Vivid Gloss Black hard bags and I have to say, the quality is about the same for 1/3 the price. They’re also bigger. I do like the Viking bags though.
I don't even think those bags were on my radar, at the time. I just checked them out on Amazon. They look a little slim, for how much crap I wanted to stuff in my bags, but I probably would've considered them for sure -- especially for a more streamlined look at the back of the bike.
Bike is looking pretty sick! Great video man. I also started off on the sporty and got a lrs a couple months ago.
Thanks man, appreciate it. I was checking out your channel and you mentioned you were looking for a sissy bar in one of your videos. I don't know if it will be your flavor or not, but I plan on dropping a sissy bar video sometime this week. You should check it out. Thanks for reaching out.
@@Idahoup will definitely stay tuned
Great info. I just bought these for my 21 street Bob but I have no electrical tools to connect wires and stuff so this sucks to have to run into a turn signal problem….. 😡😡😡😡
Thanks for watching J M. Honestly, I think I've decided that I don't like the single light relocation bracket that Viking sent me. I'm probably going to go with the MoonsMC low profile taillight with integrated signal lights in the near future. It's not that expensive and they have an optional plug and play harness that is pretty inexpensive as well. Might be a good option for you as well. Check it out: www.moonsmc.com/collections/2018-softail-m8
AGREED! And Ditto!
AGREED! & Ditto!
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I'm a brand new rider on a Honda VTX 1300 S (2003) and I actually just bought some Viking Bags myself. I didn't realize there would be any electrical work involved in this and I'm honestly I little uncertain about the installation once they arrive.
Would you do a video explaining everything about electrical work on a bike? I know its not overly simple, but I'm not mechanically inclined enough to understand it without a full visual.
Hey cuff, I've never had a Honda cruiser, so I'm not familiar with that specific bike's electrical work. But, I did put out a video on the Low Rider S where I installed front and rear LED lights. It might give you some insight as to what you're up against. Here is the link, hope this helps: ua-cam.com/video/wUEWIXgtm0U/v-deo.html
Did yours have torx and Allen bits? If so what size are they? My fender bolts have torx on the outside and Allen on the inside
No, mine were torx on both the outside and inside. The two that ran on the inside were the same size as the four that ran on the outside. I believe they were all T45, but don't quote me on that. I took the fender all the way off for my Moons MC LED tail light video as well. Check that video out, it might be helpful?
Tried to buy some but they said they won't ship to Australia. Awesome bags love to find another way to get them here.
If I ever decide to run something else, I’ll keep you in mind.
Do you think those size bags would fit a full face helmet? It seems like probably not but it's hard to judge just from a video.
No, a full face won’t fit, but a half will. I prefer a full face as well and so does my better half. I’m running a sissy bar now, so I can pack a second helmet around on it.
Do you think the bike will bottom out with the quick disconnect system. Great video
Thanks. So, I looked at the pictures of the Quick Disconnect System on the Viking Bags website. I think you would be okay, especially if you were willing to mount the bags a little higher.
Sweet!
The intake is a high flow. So if you replace it you have to go with another high flow, not some of the traditional ones you see on other dynas
Thanks for verifying that for my KScotty W. I'm pretty happy with the stock one at this point, so I think I'll stick with it for awhile.
What type of wire did you use to splice into indicator wire to create a longer run for relocation?
Off the top of my head, I believe it was just some 18 gauge wire that I had kicking around the garage, which just happened to be the same color. As long as the wire is the same gauge you should be good. You could also just check RevZilla.com or another motorcycle website for wire extensions kits, if needed.
@@Idahoup Thank you. Great informative video
Got that same fairing setup but I’m having an issue with right lower fairing .. had to send back for replacement possibly wrong mold . Could you send some pictures of lower fairing brackets and where you bolted onto on right side only .. thanks
Sorry Raymond, I sold the Low Rider S and I honestly can’t remember how the bracket was set up. I also dug through my old pictures and I couldn’t find any shots of the brackets. I tried man:(
@@Idahoup copy that thanks anyway
So I don’t like the signal wire exposed . Why not an all in one tail light?
ua-cam.com/video/wUEWIXgtm0U/v-deo.html
if the gap between the bag and fender wasn't so big, I'd get them. i dont understand why rhey couldnt make them flush or make a plastic filler tonfill the gap
This has been the number one complaint I've seen on the bags. I agree, an optional "fill-in" piece for their bags would be cool.
Are you still able to lane split with those bags and fairings
It's not legal to lane split in Idaho, but I used to live in California so I understand where you are coming from. I'm still running the stock bars with the stock break levers and they run approximately 35 inches (tip-to-tip). Both the fairing and the bags are under 35 inches wide, so if you're comfortable lane splitting with the stock bars you should be alright, depending on the circumstances. Hope this helps.
@@Idahoup I wanna get same saddle bags but I would be disappointed if I wouldn't be able to lane split anymore
@@17Exclusive17 One option you could take is to get the quick disconnect system that Viking sales. That way if you are uncomfortable splitting lanes with the bags on, you can simply take them off when you don't need them.
Looks great except for the gap between fender and bag. Shouldn’t have used the spacer and get it tighter to the bike.
Thanks Heath. Agreed on the spacers. At this point, I think I feel comfortable changing out the spacers for smaller ones. I plan on doing a full LED light swap in the future and tucking the bags in closer when I do. Stay tuned for that video and let me know what you think.
I want to put those bags on my 2008 Dyna Super glide Custom. What part of Idaho you in?
Good bang for the buck and I think they would look good on a Super Glide. I hail from southeastern Idaho (Pocatello area).
@@Idahoup been through there a few times, I am in Spokane Washington.
Nice, I actually haven’t made it to Spokane yet, but I was up in northern Idaho not to long ago.
@Idaho Up well shit I am close to North Idaho if you up that way and looking for a riding partner let me know. Lol
Is there a way to get the to tuck in a little tighter to the fender?
For sure, I added the black spacers closest to the bike. The chrome spacers are the ones that come with the bags. Just make sure everything is going to clear while your suspension is going up and down, so you don't bottom the bag out on a bolt, swing arm, etc. At this point, I'm probably going to switch to a smaller spacer because I'm comfortable that I have the room.
@@Idahoup awesome, I just ordered mine so just doing a little research before they show up. Love your bike and thanks for the reply.
No problem Garret, take it easy.
What's a safe height from the axel nut? I don't want mine to stick out too much. Thanks!
What gauge wire are the rear turn signals?
18 AWG
What's the watch? Love it!
Appreciate it. It’s a Hogwatch. Looks good and starts my bike. myhogwatch.com
@@Idahoup thank you for replying, no wonder those are sold out! Now I want it even more! Looks really sharp. Seriously, neat piece of biker’s jewelry, very stylish.
Seems to sit out from the bike pretty far. Is it personal choice or is that just how it is?
If you like the look of your bags sitting low from the side, it’s “just how it is.” At this point, I’ve tried several different spacing options using a variety of spacers, and I’m always scared they will bottom out, so I prefer to play it safe. But, if you are willing to drill your holes so the bags sit higher, you would be able to tuck them in tighter. I haven’t got to that point yet. I will say the way they are now makes it super easy to use a bungee net.
Check it out the O3D light for HDs
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nice bags but spaced out to far for my taste, good fix with the latch
Thanks John. Ya, that space wasn't my favorite either, but really handy when strapping things down to the seat.
@@Idahoup If it works for you nothing else matters.
Idaho up!
Gap way 2 big bro
For sure, but super handy when using a spider bungee cord and strapping something down on the seat.
For the cost of the bags there should have pre- drilled holes, or at least some kind of a template.
All that$ n you still have to drill holes???
If your still thinking about tail light options, check out moonsmc