I just got a 2013 red Switchback...Love everything about except the bags...2 things...1, I wish they were bigger(can't fit a half-helmet) and I can't open them without hitting the screw for the quick release backrest.........

 

full bagger bags only fit some of the half helmets out there, so don't feel bad there

 

If you want a bike that will take a helmet, full face too, in the side bags buy your self ANY Euro or Jap tourer or adventure bike. Seem the non-Harley world thinks this a must, and other manufacturers listen and deliver.

Or you could shove your helmet under the bike. LOL

 

I have the AK-88 helmet from here: http://allforbikers.com/ It fits in the bag on my Switchback with room to spare. Great helmet too!

 

The Quick detach kit should have came with some chafe tape to put where to lid hits. Mine came with two thick self-adhesive clear squares.

 

My smallest chili bowl fit in one of my bags once. Then it was dicey getting it out.
I am on a 3day trip/visit now and amazed myself at how much 'stuff' I was able to get in there!

 

LOL, I found one that actually fits!
It says DOT but that probably means "don't own this" ...if you want to live.
I bought and use it because really, who wants to live forever anyway?...hehe



here's how I use my bags:

 

LMAO, smallest chili bowl, I love it.
The sherbert bowl won't though...sigh

 

Great idea Bob. Take one bedpan, paint it black, and add a chinstrap.



Just don't forget to empty it before you put it on. LOL

 

...and it could also double as an alien radio signal scrambler. No more need for all those tin foil dew rags ever again.

We could call it the Crapper Capper Beam Distractor.. LOL