I’m not sure how to remove saddlebags on my 2021 R-18 Classic.

[RonaldUltz]

I tried just unscrewing the two long bolts but washers between bags and bikes hit the floor. Is there no other way to quick realease the bags that doesn’t involve fitting all the washers back in place?

 

[BMWryder9]

You have discovered the procedure. They are not quick release.

 

[RonaldUltz]

You have discovered the procedure. They are not quick release.

So, just unscrew the long bolts, revolver the washers and fir it all back together then your ready to reinstall the bag?

 

[RonaldUltz]

So, just unscrew the long bolts, revolver the washers and fir it all back together then your ready to reinstall the bag?

That recover the washers

 

[burangs]

There are (should be) four shorter fasteners snapped into the mounting frame on the inside of the bags. Use them I/L/O the fasteners you just removed —and snap the longer ones in their place for safekeeping.