I'm starting a separate thread so that posters can show there hard bags using cyclevisions kits. There has been quite a bit of commentary about CycleVisions lately. I just wanted to share my experience. If you have photos, please share them.




plenty of room on both sides



Notice that the stock heritage seat does rub against these bags. I'm replacing the seat with a Le Pera



Taillights do not rub fenders but are very close. these bags follow the fender line nicely. Looks good.



Here is the axle bolt (flipped) with plenty of room when the suspension is compressed.

 

Nice bike Leo!

Do you know if the CycleVision brackets work with the 2014 - 2017 one touch bags? I'd like to get them for my 2017 Fatboy S.

 

Thanks Leo, that's good to know about the 2016s.

1) Like the previous, do you know if the newer bags will fit with this mount?

2) CV says the exhaust needs to be below the axle nut. I see you installed them with a stock exhaust. Can you clarify how low below the axle nut the exhaust needs to be? Where is the top of your slipon in relation to the axle nut? A pic from the side would be great. I have the V&H Twin Slash and the top of the slipon, as viewed from the side, is just slightly below the center hole in the axle.

3) Do you see any problem with installing passenger floor boards with this setup?

Thanks

 

I do not know. HOwever, if you can get Randy on the phone from CycleVisions, he'll give you good info. He even helped me find some bags on ebay that would fit with the baggertail kit.

 

I have the cycle vision brackets on my 2016 slim. Had to flip the axle. You also have to make sure you use the left side spacer. I have the new style, 14 and up, bags. They fit just fine on the brackets. I will try and get some pics. I did try several of the less expensive brackets, off eBay,. They make good hangers on the wall. CV are the only way to go.

 

The newer bags do not fit a Heritage as far as I know. They may fit other softail models. Previous poster said he was able to get the newer bags to work. Hopefully he will post pics soon! Also, Randy at CycleVisions actually helped me find the right bags on ebay. He was really helpful.

I actually have Rinehart slipons but they are very similar to the stock pipes. The top of the Rinehart rear slip on is just slightly above the top of the axle nut. The pipes must be almost at the same height as the top of the axle nut.......

I have the stock passenger foot pegs and have not tried to install passenger floor boards.

I hope this helps.

 

I wonder why CV says BELOW the axle nut.

Anyway, are the bags you used OEM or knockoffs?

Thanks....this is all good info to clear up some misconceptions. Always good to see pics from someone who has done it.

 

i am using a heritage fender and struts on my slim, with the 14 style bags, fit just fine.

 

i am using a heritage fender and struts on my slim, with the 14 style bags, fit just fine.

 

They are knockoffs but I think they are exact copies of the older OEM bags. Here is the link to the bags I bought on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261660116748...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT