Author Topic: Saddlebag Mods... (Read 5170 times)

TheBiz · « **on:** February 27, 2007, 07:43:15 PM »

Does anyone have a write up or a few pics of the flashlight and fire extinguisher installed in the lid of the saddlebags?

I think thats a great mod that doesn't take up a lot of space.

Any other free mods would be good info too. :thumb:

bluedevil · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2007, 07:55:56 PM »

Home Depot have the "MagLite" for under $20 and you'll need the clips also for under i think $5

Easy install and wont take no more than 1/2 hr to complte.

Another free mod: Your DRL's (driving running lights) you can replace the white ones for amber color. Most, if not all club members done this. They see each other on the road and notice the ambers,you know they belong to whatever AV club. Is more like a club I.D. :thumb:

TheBiz · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2007, 08:46:53 PM »

Quote from: Blue on February 27, 2007, 07:55:56 PM

Home Depot have the "MagLite" for under $20 and you'll need the clips also for under i think $5

Easy install and wont take no more than 1/2 hr to complte.

Another free mod: Your DRL's (driving running lights) you can replace the white ones for amber color. Most, if not all club members done this. They see each other on the road and notice the ambers,you know they belong to whatever AV club. Is more like a club I.D. :thumb:

I have a DRL that is out anyway. I may do that. As far as the "clips", are they just the type you can buy to hang a broom or something in the closet? How did you mount them? Screws?

Donnie1 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2007, 08:54:44 PM »

The clips Blue is referring to are the ones specifically for Mag lights. I got mine at Ace Hardware for $6. You'll also want to get the screw anchors from Autozone or any other automotive parts store, I think wal Mart even carries them. then drill a hole in the lid, not deep though just enough to break the surface then pop in the anchors and attach the clips. The anchors are exactly like the ones that are in the front bumper for the license plate.

bluedevil · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2007, 08:56:23 PM »

DRL's $5 at the gas station.

The clips are held by 1/4" screws. You'll need to drive 'em with a cordless. Everything you need is included in the package for MagLite clips.

Im not sure if a shower hanger clips will work.

bluedevil · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2007, 08:58:38 PM »

Thnx for your input Donnie :thumb:

.....hehehe i dont remember using anchors. I think i drilled it and screw them in.

Strobin · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2007, 09:05:50 PM »

2002's don't need to do any drilling, we have the screws already there, just take them out put the clip there and put screw back. :thumb:

bluedevil · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2007, 09:09:49 PM »

Quote from: Strobin on February 27, 2007, 09:05:50 PM

2002's don't need to do any drilling, we have the screws already there, just take them out put the clip there and put screw back. :thumb:

Yeah.... good stuff Strobin. I forgot about the '02 year gap.

TheBiz · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2007, 09:14:42 PM »

Thanks y'all. :D

TheBiz · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2007, 09:26:35 PM »

Thats a (2) D cell Maglite correct?

bluedevil · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2007, 09:29:55 PM »

Quote from: TheBiz on February 27, 2007, 09:26:35 PM

Thats a (2) D cell Maglite correct?

I have 3 D cells.

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2007, 09:54:44 PM »

Here are pics of mine, fire ext came with a mount but I used 1/4 screws for both the light and fire ext. I got my mount at Meijers for 5-6 dollars.

TheBiz · « **Reply #12 on:** February 28, 2007, 08:20:41 AM »

Oh yeah, looking good. SB05, where in Indy are you?

mEYEscndfvrtluv · « **Reply #13 on:** February 28, 2007, 08:58:14 AM »

you can usually find the clips on ebay too for around $6 :thumb:

TheBiz · « **Reply #14 on:** March 01, 2007, 09:36:35 PM »

I got the clips at Miejer today for $4.99.

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 01, 2007, 09:56:09 PM »

Quote from: TheBiz on March 01, 2007, 09:36:35 PM

I got the clips at Miejer today for $4.99.

If you need some help mounting them let me know. I'm about 10 min from Franklin.

TheBiz · « **Reply #16 on:** March 01, 2007, 10:03:38 PM »

Quote from: Sunburst05 on March 01, 2007, 09:56:09 PM

Quote from: TheBiz on March 01, 2007, 09:36:35 PM
I got the clips at Miejer today for $4.99.
If you need some help mounting them let me know. I'm about 10 min from Franklin.

Awesome! I'm gonna do it on Sunday I think.

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 01, 2007, 10:06:10 PM »

Quote from: TheBiz on March 01, 2007, 10:03:38 PM

Quote from: Sunburst05 on March 01, 2007, 09:56:09 PM
Quote from: TheBiz on March 01, 2007, 09:36:35 PM
I got the clips at Miejer today for $4.99.
If you need some help mounting them let me know. I'm about 10 min from Franklin.

Awesome! I'm gonna do it on Sunday I think.

I got my fire ext from Menards for less than 10 bucks, we could do both at the same time.

TheBiz · « **Reply #18 on:** March 01, 2007, 10:12:16 PM »

Sounds like a plan. PM your number and I will give you a call.

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 01, 2007, 10:13:09 PM »

Quote from: TheBiz on March 01, 2007, 10:12:16 PM

Sounds like a plan. PM your number and I will give you a call.

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TheBiz · « **Reply #20 on:** March 01, 2007, 10:14:44 PM »

Quote from: Sunburst05 on March 01, 2007, 10:13:09 PM

Quote from: TheBiz on March 01, 2007, 10:12:16 PM
Sounds like a plan. PM your number and I will give you a call.
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You can help me throw the tubular K-member back up in the bird too. ;) I will call you Sunday morning? Cool?

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 01, 2007, 10:22:13 PM »

Quote from: TheBiz on March 01, 2007, 10:14:44 PM

Quote from: Sunburst05 on March 01, 2007, 10:13:09 PM
Quote from: TheBiz on March 01, 2007, 10:12:16 PM
Sounds like a plan. PM your number and I will give you a call.

You can help me throw the tubular K-member back up in the bird too. ;) I will call you Sunday morning? Cool?
remove my number from here and I'll PM it to you.

Strobin · « **Reply #22 on:** March 01, 2007, 10:45:14 PM »

Removed it for ya SB05 . . . but I will be pranking you later

Sunburst05 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 01, 2007, 10:49:18 PM »

Quote from: Strobin on March 01, 2007, 10:45:14 PM

Removed it for ya SB05 . . . but I will be pranking you later

Thanks, also I have caller ID.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #24 on:** December 28, 2007, 07:34:56 AM »

Ok, I got my Maglite and clips for Christmas. ( the wifey even modded the light with and LED upgrade, yeah she's hooked) I'm looking at the screws that came with it and they look a little long. I don't want to go drilling through the lid of my saddlebag. Anyone know what length screw they used?

MoAv · « **Reply #25 on:** December 28, 2007, 11:34:55 AM »

Here ya go....

Quote from: BlueDevil on February 27, 2007, 08:56:23 PM

DRL's $5 at the gas station.

The clips are held by 1/4" screws. You'll need to drive 'em with a cordless. Everything you need is included in the package for MagLite clips.

Im not sure if a shower hanger clips will work.

bluedevil · « **Reply #26 on:** December 28, 2007, 11:52:24 AM »

Use the 1/4" screws and if needed,use washers.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #27 on:** December 28, 2007, 01:43:05 PM »

I got it. the 1/4"screws that came with it Looked a little to long, I bought some 3/4" LONG at the hardware store. here's the pix. the one with the light is trying to show the led brightness. My wife modded the mod with a led bulb.

MoAv · « **Reply #28 on:** December 28, 2007, 05:54:37 PM »

That looks great! The LED bulbs truly that much brighter? You inspired me - couldn't find the mag-lite brackets anywhere, so finally went to the local hardware store, they found them online (they are an ACE store) and ordered both the brackets and a RED metallic Mag-lite to go with it

Supposed to be here next thursday....

bluedevil · « **Reply #29 on:** December 28, 2007, 06:16:52 PM »

Very cool obb

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #30 on:** December 28, 2007, 08:48:07 PM »

Brighter vs. Whiter.....I think I've got LED on the brain since the LOF install...lol, I use a LED headlamp at work at times and it just seems to be less eye strain than the standard bulb. The Wife said the upgrade bulb was about $10.

tdybr27 · « **Reply #31 on:** December 28, 2007, 09:05:18 PM »

http://www.maglite.com/D_Cell_LED.asp

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #32 on:** December 28, 2007, 10:05:36 PM »

thanks tdybr,,,never thought to look there.

medic18050 · « **Reply #33 on:** December 29, 2008, 08:45:09 AM »

I have a 2007 and would love to do this. do i have to do anything different on mounting the flashlight and extinguisher in the saddle bags?

bluedevil · « **Reply #34 on:** December 29, 2008, 09:04:36 AM »

Quote from: medic18050 on December 29, 2008, 08:45:09 AM

I have a 2007 and would love to do this. do i have to do anything different on mounting the flashlight and extinguisher in the saddle bags?

Nope. Theyre all the same for all years. Make sure you use black self tappin' screws.

Make sure you use small screws. You dont want to screw them in all the way thru to show the tip on the top side

stephygee · « **Reply #35 on:** January 12, 2009, 03:26:51 PM »

An interesting saddlebag mod for the audio/videophiles....

bluedevil · « **Reply #36 on:** January 12, 2009, 04:41:06 PM »

Quote from: stephygee on January 12, 2009, 03:26:51 PM

An interesting saddlebag mod for the audio/videophiles....

Very cool. I like that

MS03 2500 · « **Reply #37 on:** January 12, 2009, 04:49:10 PM »

Did I miss something here

stephygee · « **Reply #38 on:** January 12, 2009, 04:50:58 PM »

Quote from: BlueDevil on January 12, 2009, 04:41:06 PM

Very cool. I like that

Being the practical person that I am, I'm kind of wondering how that setup would stand up in the rain. Say you don't have a garage or overhang to shield the AV, but you've got electronic equipment in the saddlebag. Interesting indeed....

stephygee · « **Reply #39 on:** January 12, 2009, 04:56:03 PM »

Quote from: MS03 on January 12, 2009, 04:49:10 PM

Did I miss something here

I dunno. What happened?

bluedevil · « **Reply #40 on:** January 12, 2009, 04:56:24 PM »

Quote from: stephygee on January 12, 2009, 04:50:58 PM

Being the practical person that I am, I'm kind of wondering how that setup would stand up in the rain. Say you don't have a garage or overhang to shield the AV, but you've got electronic equipment in the saddlebag. Interesting indeed....

Obviously the AV is for show and i guarantee that its always garaged.

....but for us daily drivers,i dont think is a good idea. Definetly,it will get wet.

tdybr27 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 12, 2009, 05:17:11 PM »

Quote from: MS03 on January 12, 2009, 04:49:10 PM

Did I miss something here

I think I missed it too.... blue you edited her post and now there's nothing there

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #42 on:** January 12, 2009, 05:18:44 PM »

Quote from: stephygee on January 12, 2009, 03:26:51 PM

An interesting saddlebag mod for the audio/videophiles....

Hey BD, looks like you edited this post and now we can't see the pix that was there.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #43 on:** January 12, 2009, 05:19:15 PM »

Quote from: tdybr27 on January 12, 2009, 05:17:11 PM

I think I missed it too.... blue you edited her post and now there's nothing there

lol,,,we reading the same threads again at the same time?

bluedevil · « **Reply #44 on:** January 12, 2009, 05:19:46 PM »

Quote from: tdybr27 on January 12, 2009, 05:17:11 PM

I think I missed it too.... blue you edited her post and now there's nothing there

something is not right. When i was reading her post,i couldnt see the pic. I tried to redo the pics link but i dunno what happened. I was able to see it tho'.

tdybr27 · « **Reply #45 on:** January 12, 2009, 06:40:06 PM »

Quote from: stephygee on January 12, 2009, 03:26:51 PM

An interesting saddlebag mod for the audio/videophiles....

tdybr27 · « **Reply #46 on:** January 12, 2009, 06:41:06 PM »

Quote from: oHIobellboy on January 12, 2009, 05:19:15 PM

lol,,,we reading the same threads again at the same time?

lol yup, we're good at that! (but I posted first)