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Old May 12, 2020 | 02:28 PM
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I got a set of hard bags from a 2015 roadglide. I've searched around for a kit that works with aftermarket exhaust to make them work with my 07 heritage softail. I've had no luck. They all drop down far and the exhaust gets in the way. I'm running hains full shotguns. They come up above the axle nut and every kit I've found needs the exhaust below the axle nut. Anyone know of a work around or another kit that doesnt drop the bags so low? A how to make it work? I like my exhaust and want these bags. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old May 12, 2020 | 04:14 PM
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If you have a shotgun exhaust, your saddle bag options are limited. You can have one or another, but not both. My OL is in the same boat with her Deluxe. I can’t convince her that in order to have the hard bags, the exhaust needs to be replaced with pipes that run under the rear axle.
 
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Old May 12, 2020 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ChromeJunkie
in order to have the hard bags, the exhaust needs to be replaced with pipes that run under the rear axle.
+1 here, it's going to be one or another.
I suppose however there's something that can be made custom but that's likely going to be cost prohibited.
 
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Old May 13, 2020 | 06:14 AM
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I know you already have a set of bags, but you could check with Viking bags and see if their bags would work with a shotgun style exhaust. https://www.vikingbags.com/viking-la...heritage-flstc
 
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Take a look at Viking Bags. They have a set that look decent on the Heritage
 
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