Has anyone made their own saddle bag supports? Looking at them it doesn't seem like it would be all that difficult, but trying to figure out any tricks or things I should watch out for.
These are something I was thinking about. There is a slot for easy removal just by loosening the bolts. I'm planning to paint them black also.

 

Take a look at some of these.
https://www.google.com/search?q=hd+d...icial&tbm=shop
I would not trust the one you posted. But that's me.
They are easy to make, I have made a lot of em for folks.

 

im thinking the op's images were for a tiny solo bag. i'd want dual supports for a full sized throwover.

 

Any ideas on mounts that don't require me to move my turn signals? My bags I got are small, so they should fit between the shocks and turn signals. I was thinking the slots in the mounts would be a good idea for ease of removal. I agree the "U" shaped mounts would be sturdier, but don't want to have to relocate my signals when the bags will mount in between.