Hi brothers, i just bought bag rails from MC enterprize ( Very nice people) I also bought bullet lights . There are holes for the lights however thers are no holes to run the wires, any sugguestions. Thanks
Mc enterprize saddlebag rails
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 woodrow12 |
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Posts: 12 01/19/07 7:37 AM |
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ShadowHoek |
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Posts: 47 01/20/07 7:30 PM |
I just added those saddlebag rails and just tied the wires on the backside of the rail with small, clear wire ties. Two you can hide behind the license plate, the other two keep close to the light location. It really worked well and is nearly invisible. Hope this helps and good luck.
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bamaTrider |
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Posts: 3889 01/23/07 7:48 AM |
You may be interested in these items from Scootworks. Scroll down to about mid way and look for chrome wire covers. Then just below that there are chrome clips and zip-ties to fasten the covers with.
207.126.53.131/swcart/sho...7083.14020 Stan "We are different --yet we are the same."
1999 Ace Tourer (black/silver 2004 GL1800 Goldwing (Titanium) 2000 Suzuki VZ800 |
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Brenna1978 |
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Posts: 27 01/31/07 1:41 AM |
hey woodrow
when you get those MC saddle rails can you let me know how good they are? Im also looking at a set... $199 U.S for the set and I just want to make sure they are good like the Cobra ones and wont rust on me or something silly.... if anybody else bought the MC ones any info would be great. thanks Kelly 
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ShadowHoek |
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Posts: 47 02/01/07 3:10 PM |
 Hi Kelly, I bought my rails directly from MC. I tried JC Whitney but kept getting order will be delayed notices so I emailed MC directly whether they were going to be shipping some to them. MC replied prob not since that product had been discontinued, however due to the demand, MC was taking orders for a last minute run and I was able to get mine for $125 blowout price. I'd be interested where you found to purchase yours. Mine fit great, only modification I did was to the front mounting brackets. I'm a stickler about things being level and so I removed some material from the bottom of the inside bracket to clear the lower bend on my saddlebag protector bar. This allowed me to get the rails adjusted to my eye. I'm very happy with the rails as dress up my bike and I added the amber running lights to be seen better at night. I've posted some pictures of my bike in the members bike area you can check those out.
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Brenna1978 |
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Posts: 27 02/06/07 12:21 PM |
hi
here are the links to the places i have found that sell the bag rails, also the passenger grab rails.... some other good deals here..ie. chrome oil dipstick and oil cap..ect... I hope this helps... I jsut bought Kurakyn grips off Ebay..and wouldnt you know it... i got wrong model #. now Im choked....  oh well will try and sell them here in Canada....Good luck with the chrome shopping! Kelly www.mcenterprisesusa.com/...chForm.cfm also this site that specializes in Harleys and Valkyries www.hondadirectlineusa.co...=477164175 |
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Posts: 766 05/24/07 8:32 PM |
I bought the MC Enterprises saddlebag rails this week. The transaction was handled professionally and the order delivered promptly. Now the other shoe - I will
be returning this item to them. The fit is horrible and the engineering of the mounting half clamps poor. The over-all look is unappealing as it does not
follow the lines of the saddlebags. The bag rails barely engage the clamps, the mounts meant to bolt to the muffler bracket do not without undo force. Perhaps
I'm too picky, but I want to add to the overall appearance of my T, not distract from it.
and why do they still have a job?
Scott "Silence is golden, duct tape is silver" |
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maxamutt |
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Posts: 61 05/24/07 10:38 PM Tail Gunner |
I have the same ones and they fit perfectly. Have you tried turning the back portion over? I tried to insert a photo of mine but hasn't worked. The
front portion looks the same as mine so I would guess the back is flipped over.
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gr8scott51 |
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Posts: 766 05/24/07 11:01 PM |
Back portion of what? The rails are one piece and the clamps only go together one way. You have to upload your pics in to the "images" folder at the
top of the page, then it is real easy to insert photos in your replies.
Scott "Silence is golden, duct tape is silver" |
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maxamutt |
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Posts: 61 05/25/07 5:49 AM Tail Gunner |
 
Thanks, here is a photo of how mine look. Try pulling the entire unit out of the front clamps, turn it half way over, and reinsert into the front clamps. It's been a few years since mine were installed but don't remember any problems unless they sent you the wrong ones. Joe |
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brkswnd |
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Posts: 88 05/25/07 6:35 AM Tail Gunner |
Turn your clamping bracket over and the fit and alignment should then be OK.
Bob
<--- I know this photo is a "cabbage patch doll", but it really does look just like me. |
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Looking at the rails between the two of you it is clear that Scott does not have the same rails. The angles are different and in different locations when you
look at the two. Clearly Scott you've got the wrong siderails.
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gr8scott51 |
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Posts: 766 05/25/07 8:26 AM |
That is my thought Alain. Perhaps they sent me rails for a Valk Tourer. The angles on the rails are just wrong at the point where they attach to the clamps. I
could rebend everything and make them fit, but I don't think I should have to.
Scott "Silence is golden, duct tape is silver" |
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Posts: 8083 05/25/07 9:02 AM
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gr8scott51 wrote: Hell No! Send them back! For that kind of money you don't go bending anything to make it right.
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Posts: 67 05/25/07 11:18 AM |
Do the back brackets on MC rails attach to the muffler bolts?
Lakejet
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Posts: 766 05/25/07 1:06 PM |
Yes, but force was required to get mine to align.
Scott "Silence is golden, duct tape is silver" |
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Stephens T |
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Posts: 210 05/25/07 10:50 PM Tail Gunner |
hey scott,
did ya call mc and tell them? just wondering because if mine look like that, i want to make sure we can get our money back. since these are discontinued items, i am a little worried. it will be tuesday now before i will get mine. stupid fedex guy didnt even come to my house today but put on the email nobody home to deliver too. he never made it up here because i live in the sticks and its to far for them to drive. i hate fedex. steve 
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bamaTrider |
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Posts: 3889 05/25/07 11:43 PM |
Next time Steve, just have your stuff sent to me. We are practically on a 1st name basis with shippers around here. There are only a handful of weeks that we
don't get something by truck around here.
Stan
"We are different - yet we are the
same"
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Stephens T |
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Posts: 210 05/26/07 9:14 AM Tail Gunner |
i have no problem with usps or ups.they always leave my stuff on the back porch with no problems. but fedex uses those contracted drivers and it comes out of
madison. one night the went to my father in laws at 10
 00 pm to deliver a package. the guy said that we lived so far away from the pickup point, that it took
him that long to get up here. what makes me even more mad is the fact i can't just go and get them instead of having to wait for the truck to show up.
thanks stan. i may do that in the future. steve
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gr8scott51 |
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Posts: 766 05/26/07 10:58 AM |
Got this message from MikeNovak, Sales Manager at MC Ent:
"Just read the last 2 emails. Send you part back if you not happy, we will give you a full credit." Scott "Silence is golden, duct tape is silver" |
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Stephens T |
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Posts: 210 05/27/07 10:32 AM Tail Gunner |
so credit doesn't mean cash refund does it. i need the molah not a credit. i can't think of anything else to put on my t. my wife says it already has
enough as it is.
oh well, maybe if i buy a goldwing i can get something else from them. oh julie.....
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