Which Saddlebags?
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RE: Which Saddlebags?
Bags are usually sold model specific. There are custom and semi-custom bag makers that require you to drill the holes where you want to mount them. Post your bike model & year to get better information.
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RE: Which Saddlebags?
Easy Brakets will mount to ANY bag, and attach to the Deluxe with no problem. Turn the key, and remove bag and braket to carry into the Hotel when travelling, or to simply remove the bags to show off the bike more. Same putting htem on, simply turn the key after setting them in place.
I used Leatherworks 120 angle bags on the wifes Deluxe, with the easy brakets. Looks and works Great.
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Import...ks/120Bag.html
Make sure you get the right braket, they are model specific.
Here is a pic of wifes Deluxe with the Leatherworks Bags
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I used Leatherworks 120 angle bags on the wifes Deluxe, with the easy brakets. Looks and works Great.
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Import...ks/120Bag.html
Make sure you get the right braket, they are model specific.
Here is a pic of wifes Deluxe with the Leatherworks Bags
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RE: Which Saddlebags?
I know about "easy Brackets" but I'm concerned that the brackets will be too close to the seat which hangs over the frame. These easy brackets hang on to the front two bolts on the struts and seem like they wouldn't clear the seat which isn't the stock one. Can you tell me how much clearance you have? Thanks.
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From: Greens Fork, Indiana
RE: Which Saddlebags?
What seat do you have? My wife has a mustang seat on her deluxe and we put bags off of a heritage springer on it and they fit ok. Had to fabricate a little to do it though. I really can't imagine the bags interferring with the seat though.
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RE: Which Saddlebags?
I have saddle bags from Iron Bags. My model is the Thunder bag. They use the rear two strut bolts and the next one forward where you attach the strap that drops down and gives support lower to the bag.
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RE: Which Saddlebags?
Easy Brackets are a no brainer install. Go to their site and view the installation vid. Just follow the instructions step by step - takes about 10 - 15 minutes.
Also, you have a huge selection of bags availabe for that bike. Ebay has a bunch of nice ones up now for the next few days. End up going for about half the new price.
Also, you have a huge selection of bags availabe for that bike. Ebay has a bunch of nice ones up now for the next few days. End up going for about half the new price.