Solo Saddlebag (manpurse) with true dual fishtails?

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Nov 11, 2008 | 12:26 PM

anubisss

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Solo Saddlebag (manpurse) with true dual fishtails?

I really wnat a solo saddlebag for my bike but am concerned it might touch the top of my pipes. I have an air ride that gives the swingarm a fair amount of motion. I have called Lick's to ask if it will fit and the guy was clueless. Aside from ordering and putting it on is another way to check for sure? I measured and it seems that it might touch the pipes with the bike in it's resting position but it is difficult to tell as I am not sure if there is adjustability as to where on the swingarm I can put it. Anyone have true duals with one of these?
http://www.chopperscycle.com/motorcy...oducts_id/3963

The other thing I have thought might work si the sporty bag but it is hard to tell and I can't afford to be throwing money away. What do you guys think? I am not going to change my pipes in order to get this bag on. Will this work?
http://www.lickscycles.com/catalog/p...oducts_id=1542

My last option is to get a bag for my sissybar which is supposed to arrive today. It is in the style of an 18" attitude stick. I have been unable to locate something that I find suitable. The requirements are that it must be black, and not have any studs, fringe or other decorative items aside from a buckle. I would rather pay a little more and get a really nice one but the only thing I ahve seen so far is the Nash Customs Sancho bag. It has to be bigger than a standard tool bag as well, but no so big as to make the bike looks off kilter. I am am picky about this kind of stuff.
http://www.nashmotorcycle.com/?id=parts/sanchobags

Lastly, does anyone know of a company that will custom make a bag that is a bit shorter than the standard solo saddlebag? Thanks for the help peeps...

Nov 11, 2008 | 12:44 PM

dyebartdie

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Hey anubiss, I have a good friend with who has a La Rosa and a few others... as you can see in the below pic. I'll ask him about the La Rosa.

Nov 11, 2008 | 12:50 PM

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here's a photo of my swingarm bag on an '08 Fatboy. I'm not sure it will clear your pipes as it really hangs low to the ground.

Nov 11, 2008 | 12:58 PM

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If you cant find something that fits the way you want it,
the next best thing is to do it yourself
http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/p...umber=62667-00

The best things in life arent the same things everyone else has.

Nov 11, 2008 | 01:05 PM

anubisss

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I jsut spoke to Nash Motorcycle Co. about their Dirty Ol' Bag(same thing) and he siad they could probably modify one for me. Plus diebartdie ahs a friend who does custom leather. I love the look fo the solo saddlebag. Judging from the pic of the 08 fatboy with the bag on it will definetely not fit without touching. I would moldify it myself but hate working with leather. The search is still on and I am waiting for a response from Nash from the pics I sent them. Bart, if you could ask your friend how much it would be to make a solo saddlebag style bag that is maybe 10" tall as opposed to 14" I would be interested. Thanks. PM<me the price.