Throw Over Saddlebags

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Feb 4, 2009 | 08:56 PM

#11

lh4x4

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From: Illinois

I got the $100 set of throw over bags two years ago. I use them for rain gear, baseball cap, tire patch kit and other small stuff.

If I use them at a rally, I tie wrap them so they don't "walk" off. On the FXSTC king/queen seat they do not need any support as the seat is tall enough and wide enough to hold them out from the bike. I do put tape on the chrome fender brace just in case.

Feb 5, 2009 | 08:29 AM

#12

WVHogRider

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From: Wheeling, WV

The GF got me a set for Christmas from Leatherup.com. They fit pretty good, and I can fit a 12 pack of beer in one side & my other crap in the other. They have quick detach buckles to get iin the bag, and a quick zip off system so I can take the bags off the bike & leave the throw-over strap portion right under the seat. They have a hard backing that rest against the shock. I also have the HaulenAss backrest that mounts under the seat which keeps the throw-over portion off the fender/paint. I may still invest in some of that clear paint cover stuff though.

Feb 5, 2009 | 09:09 AM

#13

dennyo

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From: Jamestown, CA

I Use-Um for Long Trips ,, No Problems with paint and I tie wrap

Feb 5, 2009 | 09:16 AM

#14

softail04

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From: lakeside ca.

used to use them and had no real problem at all now I have easy brackets and still use the same bags bolted to the removeable bracket. easy on and easy off actually easier than thro over and tying down..

Feb 5, 2009 | 10:09 AM

#15

Swamp-Rat

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From: Virginia & it's starting to suck

I got a pair of Willie Max "Mechanic".<200.00. Put some felt under to protect the paint.

Feb 5, 2009 | 10:30 AM

#16

piasspj

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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74

I bought some Tourmaster Cruiser bags for my wife a couple years ago. Good quality and they still look like new.

Feb 5, 2009 | 10:32 AM

#17

dog155

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From: Windham,Maine

Back when I was into choppers and Superglides,I made a set of throw overs and loved them.Ended up putting them over fender under seats for a more permanent use.

Feb 5, 2009 | 10:39 AM

#18

drfeelgood

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From: Salt Lake City, Utah

My buddy had a set of these. We went on a road trip and the entire time they were flapping around in the wind, nailing his fender, paint, etc. I figured he'd done something wrong. I'd make sure the one's you're considering are able to become very secure once on the bike.

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