I have a 2007 softail standard (photo below) I am considering putting saddle bags or a roll type bag on the back for some trips late in the afternoon when I want a jacket, but I dont know if I will like the way it looks.
Please send me photos of your softail standard or custom with saddle bags or tell me that your photo gallery is titled in the HD forums so that I can see how they look and decide if I want them.

 

have you considered a swing arm bag instead?

 

Actually I did consider a swing arm bag. I put one on, and checked it out. I did not dig it. I am starting to think maybe I will get a back rest and T Bag

 

backrest and bag is the way to go in my opinion. i don't have any pics of mine with the stuff on but i just can't dig the saddlebag look myself.

 

ptibowie, that exhaust looks great.

Can I ask where you picked it up? Thanks.

 

Thanks, got it from American Classic Motors from eBay. Retail was $684, paid $499 with free shipping. That was over a year ago, not sure what they are asking for them now. Vance & Hines Big Radius in case you didn't know.

 

Add a detachable backrest and T-Bags. It's the easiest way to go, in my opinion. My sig pic is my '07 Standard, without my backrest or bags.

 

I bought a std because I hate the bag look now I am looking into
the quick releace hardware so I can have bags if needed the hardware is only 150$ and I have throw over bags for averyday riding I have a small tail bag with a couple of bungy cord to hold my jaacket etc. if needed also has enough room for some small stuff I may collect on the ride..

 

My 06 Softail Standard

 

EZ Brackets, or some other removable solution, allows you to use them when you need them, but leave them off when you don't. Best of both worlds IMHO. There are times that bags are an invaluable 'necessity', and it is great to have that as an option rather than trying to strap up or make do with a T-bag.

I do also have a T-bag, and use it for longer trips, in addition to the saddle bags. I don't think I'd use the T-bag over the side bags myself, but to each their own. It's good to have options!

Roger