Couldn't agree more.

 

So you’re building this bike to impress others? Win a bike show?
I set mine up for my convenience, I must have bags, long day trips I must have rain gear or leathers for the changing weather, or Incase somebody buys something. So my vote is keep the bags, I’ve put 96,000 mile on my electraglide, function is my goal.

 

I have a Fatboy Lo and like the looks without. However, it is all personal preference.

What do You Like??? Do you ever find you need them? If not go with what you like the looks of.

 

Ditch the bags. They're too small for the bike and look like a desperate afterthought.

 

I like BIG BUTTS . . . and small bags. They don't cover the swing arm and let you see that you are riding a softail. Not everyone packs like someone's grandmother taking a tour of Europe.

 

I'm like you...don't care for look of bags, but they can be a necessity. My problem with many bags I find are they look to fat on bike...stick out too far. I like a more low profile bag, however that does limit how much you can carry.

 

I get why people put them on, but I hate the look of bags on a Fatboy.

 

Too funny!

 

I like it better without bags. Same on my Slim (like no bags), but I needed
something bigger than a 'swingarm' bag, so I use a quick detach
Rocker saddlebag. It still allows me to use my QD sissybar/rack combo
as well... Here's a few pics.



(fender stoplight has since been removed)


good luck,

T.

 

Remove them. They're too small. I have the HD Fatboy bags on mine (Came with it ...) and love the size. They're always on it. I think it mine looks better with them on and I frequently use them. Kid can fit his school backpack in one, my work laptop, etc.