Rear bag guards
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It sounds like you have a sweet trip planned. Remember, safety first.
Here are your three options in saddlebag guards:
1. Deluxe guards
Part # 49360-08
2. Heritage guards (these are the ones I have)
Part # 49261-00A
3. Springer guards (these are the ones kneesinthebreeze has)
Part # 49258-00A
I happen to like the look of larger bags. Stock Deluxe saddlebags are small compared to mine or knees. I think that the Deluxe guards would exaggerate the small size of the Deluxe bags. If you compare the Deluxe guards to the other two, they look a bit smaller top to bottom (at last to me).
Therefore, I prefer either the Heritage or Springer bars. If the pictures are true, the Springer guards look like they are a smaller diameter than the Heritage ones. I chose the Heritage guards so they would match my engine guard.
So, to (finally) answer your question, yes, I think the Springer guards would look very nice on your bike. Like you havent spent enough money on your bike already, open the wallet and buy them.
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I already called my parts buddy at home after I get your message. I gave him the part number for the springer guards. I he doesn't have them he will order them for me. Thanks Doc
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Hey doc, my leatherpro bags are more similar to your stock heritage bags than springer bags. I am also looking for bag bars. I am thinking that heritage bars might be a better fit. My concern is rubbing the bag and not being able to remove my bags with the bars on. Do you have any closeup pics from above and straight on. Any measurements from off the fender to the guards? Anything may help. Between the pics I have already found here, yours and knees, I may be getting some idea between the springer and heritage bars. Thanks
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I just ordered the Springer bar and I'm not going to be running any bags. I would think you could still have a "quick attach" set up and be able to put on or take off your bags without having to remove the bar. I will not swear to that though.
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Hey doc, my leatherpro bags are more similar to your stock heritage bags than springer bags. I am also looking for bag bars. I am thinking that heritage bars might be a better fit. My concern is rubbing the bag and not being able to remove my bags with the bars on. Do you have any closeup pics from above and straight on. Any measurements from off the fender to the guards? Anything may help. Between the pics I have already found here, yours and knees, I may be getting some idea between the springer and heritage bars. Thanks
Your saddlebags are very nice. Goes with that good looking bike. Below are some pics that may help. These were pictures I already had so they may not be ideal for what you are needing. Sorry about the dirty bags and chrome.
Boog
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You had to ask that? It's an old picture I had. I can't tell you why I was taking that measurement in the first place. Secondly, I can't tell you why I would take a picture of the measurement. Thirdly, I can't tell you why I would save the picture that I can't tell you why I took of the measurement I can't explain. Lastly, I couldn't tell you where the end of the tape measure was.
So.... you had me curious. I went to the garage and made a definitive measurement. I didn't take a picture of it this time so I wouldn't be confused in the future. The funny thing is that I couldn't duplicate the 8 1/2" measurement shown in the picture. The closest to it was from the rear lip of the saddlebag to the outside edge of the saddlebag guard.
Here's your measurement:
From the fender to the outside edge of the saddlebag guard is 10 3/4".
Boog
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Thanks for taking the time to measure. Sounds like you're a lot like me. Check my sig line.
Dan
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Good luck in your choice of guards.
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Thanks doc. That's the main measurement I have looking for. Its probably a crap shot between the two. The deluxe ones are out for me, so its between the heritage and springer. From the design of my bags being closer to the heritages as opposed to springer (which was my intention), I think I may be better off trying the heritage ones. Plus i like the bigger diameter so, I will wait until surdyke HD has a free shipping hoplah going on to order.