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Old Feb 21, 2017 | 07:45 AM
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Does any one have any pictures of extended bags on a softail? I really
want to see before I bit the bullet and order some.

Thanks in advance!!
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Old Feb 21, 2017 | 02:55 PM
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How much extended? Just a heads up, even as short as a 4 will drag on freakin everything with even mildly aggressive riding. I had 4's on mine a while back and they didn't make it 500 miles before they were off. SCCRRGGHHHH every time I turned the damn thing lol.
 
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How much extended? Just a heads up, even as short as a 4 will drag on freakin everything with even mildly aggressive riding. I had 4's on mine a while back and they didn't make it 500 miles before they were off. SCCRRGGHHHH every time I turned the damn thing lol.


I was looking at 4" but now that you mention that, making me think twice. Did you ever have a picture of them on the bike.
 
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I have had no issues with my extended bags although I have a shotgun.




 
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I have had no issues with my extended bags although I have a shotgun.




This is exactly what I'm out to do, love the bikes
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Those bags look really good. Been thinking about it. What bags are those?
 
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The extended bags look much better with a stretched rear fender though.
 
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Those bags look really good. Been thinking about it. What bags are those?
they are amazon specials for the buck I can destroy them and not worry about it.

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The extended bags look much better with a stretched rear fender though.
agreed! Its on my to do list!
 
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Yup the shotgun I'm sure makes all the difference in the world. I am lowered about 1.5 inches and I drug the bags constantly and with regular bags I drag the damn pro pipe now.

They do look good though, really good.
 
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