Fully adjustable bracket for removable & stationary saddlebag support system

7 A method for mounting a saddlebag to a vehicle using an adjustable bracket assembly, the method comprising:

• determining a position for the saddle bag on the vehicle;
• mounting an elongated support member on the determined position on the vehicle;
• mounting at least one attachment mounting portion having a mating portion to a planar attachment portion having a reception portion, wherein the mating portion mates with the reception portion;
• mounting the saddlebag to the planar attachment portion;
• mounting the at least one attachment mounting portion to the elongated support member;
• and
• securing the at least one attachment mounting portion to the elongated support member using at least one locking member.

A method for changing a saddlebag mounted on a vehicle using an adjustable bracket assembly, the method comprising:

• removing the saddle bag mounted in a first mounting position on the vehicle, the vehicle having an elongated support member attached thereto;
• determining a second mounting position;
• mounting the saddlebag to a planar attachment portion having at least one attachment mounting portion attached thereto;
• mounting the at least one attachment mounting portion to the elongated support member at the second mounting position;
• and
• securing the at least one attachment mounting portion to the elongate support member using at least one locking member.