Thanks, It did take ALOT of time, fitting everything just right, prob a month in spare time for the first side, and about a week for the second. Then put 'em all together for a 200+ mile ride last weekend, to make sure there were no probs (I did have to trim a little more for the boots on the shocks). then strip 'em back apart for paint, polish and put em back on for a 3 day trip to the Dragon (http://www.tailofthedragon.com/) this weekend.

 

Hard bags would look good with those fenders! Very nice bike btw!

 

I love watching people with the ***** to fabricate and come up with new ideas. I cannot see your brackets fully in the picture but if you are going with the longer rear fender, I would suggest connecting the bottom of your bag brackets together with a bracket hidden inside the rear fender.

 

You would be surprised at how sturdy the brackets are, but still if I add filler panels I will prob add another reinforcement to the rear, to prevent any rubbing.

 

That looks stronger than anything I've seen. Good idea.

 

yeah I have been looking for 70s style glass bags

 

I finally painted the bags, installed 10" apes, then changed the shocks to Progressives 412's, and added a Saddlemen Explorer seat. Next will be quick release sissybar and RG fairing, and a solo seat when the OL stays home. The ride and looks are getting there, lots more mods planned as time allows. My granddaughter approves

 

Man that looks good. I'm really wanting to put hard bags on my bike.

 

That bike looks great!! If I had those skills I'd make my own as well. Alas, I don't. So to the OP; did you take a look at the Cyclevisions bag mounts for a Dyna or was it a "I can make this myself so why bother" kinda thing.

I'm really considering the Cyclevisions mounts for my 02 FXD because I have a spare set of touring bags.

 

Nomadmax, the Cyclevision kit is nice, however it doesn't work with stock hardbags, they offer a set of bottoms that have the notch for the shock, all for a pretty penny.

Ndfastln, you did a great job on those bags!!!!! Do you happen to have any pics of the process you used when bonding the bag an pipe together. I ask because I orignally use the ABS epoxy and it didn't hold up. Yours seems to be doing well, so I would like to see how you applied it.

And a plus one on the support bar from side to side, makes the brackets just that much more rigid.