What saddle bags are you using
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Sonoma County, CA
No, I hard mount the saddle bags right through the HD quick disconnect hardware. Then I can use the sissy bar and bags. It's not truly a plug and play setup... but, like I said earlier, it only takes me 15 mins to change from one look to the other.
Edge Removable Detachable Quick Release Universal Motorcycle Saddle Bag Brackets
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 750
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From: 3rd Rock
Looking thru these post, I guess I'm the only one out here willing to pay for HD QD's.
'Pcked them up used for cheep, and insurance company bought me new ones after a collision with a deer last fall.
As stated; They are QD, and come off in about 30 seconds for both. I have the bike set-up for a QD sissy bar w/ luggage rack also. So it's set-up kinda like older "Convertable" style Dyna.
It takes about 2 min. to change over from "Solo" to 2-up ready for the long haul.
http://s1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb395/Harley_Tim/
Best wishes....Tim(HT)
'Pcked them up used for cheep, and insurance company bought me new ones after a collision with a deer last fall.
As stated; They are QD, and come off in about 30 seconds for both. I have the bike set-up for a QD sissy bar w/ luggage rack also. So it's set-up kinda like older "Convertable" style Dyna.
It takes about 2 min. to change over from "Solo" to 2-up ready for the long haul.
http://s1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb395/Harley_Tim/
Best wishes....Tim(HT)
Last edited by Harley Tim; Dec 30, 2011 at 02:30 PM. Reason: added pics
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 466
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From: Cave Creek, AZ
***** and Max braided compact slant throwover bags. Fit right between shocks and turn signals. They dont hold a lot of stuff, but I don't carry a lot of stuff. Can fit a leather jacket in one though.
Quick release straps and zip on and off. Seem like good quality leather and have held their shape well. About $105 shipped online. Got the same style sissy bar bag too.
Going to buy the braided tool bag one day too, $20 WallyMart bag works fine for now.
Quick release straps and zip on and off. Seem like good quality leather and have held their shape well. About $105 shipped online. Got the same style sissy bar bag too.
Going to buy the braided tool bag one day too, $20 WallyMart bag works fine for now.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 234
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From: Southern NM
I have the HD hardmount bags but did not like the way they stuck out so made my own bushings and tucked them in close.
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: British Columbia
sliding in here as I too am looking for new bags. I want throw over for looks. The bags I had with my last bike were big soft throw overs, looked great.
Ones I have now are stiff boxes... hate them. Great because they are detachable, handles as a suitcase, but ugly.
Sold on the barrel.. nice, depends where it is sits though, close to rider is a better look.
So... any more pic's of soft bags?
Ones I have now are stiff boxes... hate them. Great because they are detachable, handles as a suitcase, but ugly.
Sold on the barrel.. nice, depends where it is sits though, close to rider is a better look.
So... any more pic's of soft bags?
Last edited by LucyOnBlack; Jan 1, 2012 at 11:05 AM.