Throw-over saddle bags
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From: Midland, TX
RE: Throw-over saddle bags
The old ones I had on my old Sportster didn't hit the exhaust. If you happen to get a set that don't fasten well on the lower part of the bag, they'll flap in the breeze. My thought is to get permanent bags or detatchables.
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RE: Throw-over saddle bags
I have a set that go over the back fender under the seat on my 04 fatboy. I bought the saddle bag stand off bracket for 50.00 and the have a strap in the back of the bag that the bracket slips through i then tied them down perment with wire tie. work great look good and the best is I bought them at a close out for 150.00 here is a pix
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From: Yuba City, CA
RE: Throw-over saddle bags
Before buying the Ultra, I had a set of throw overs for my fatboy. I loved them. I could ride without them until a wekend trip and throw on the bags under the seat and be off. Mine sat against these little dodad bags I have, so they didn't rub. They had some leather ties I attached to the swing arm. They worked great for me. I bought them on ebay a few years ago for $100.00. Sold them 2 years later for $70.00.
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RE: Throw-over saddle bags
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The old ones I had on my old Sportster didn't hit the exhaust. If you happen to get a set that don't fasten well on the lower part of the bag, they'll flap in the breeze. My thought is to get permanent bags or detatchables.
The old ones I had on my old Sportster didn't hit the exhaust. If you happen to get a set that don't fasten well on the lower part of the bag, they'll flap in the breeze. My thought is to get permanent bags or detatchables.
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RE: Throw-over saddle bags
I have a set that go under the seat and then tie them down with no problem. The only issue is the rub on the swing arm on the exhaust side and on the belt guard on the other so now I cover these two parts with duct tape, issue solved.
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From: Commerce, Mich.
RE: Throw-over saddle bags
As long as you put the saddlebag brakets on the bike, you will be fine. the Brackets won't allow the bag to make contact. I had them on my Fatboy, Willie and Max throwover bags, I tied them to the bracket with zip ties. If I wanted them off, took all of 30 seconds to clip the ties, lift the seat, and remove. no biggey and they looked awesome on the bike.
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