softails with hard bags?
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softails with hard bags?
hey all im new to the forum and was wondering if anyone here has installed a set of hard bags off a touring model on a softail? i just got a hold of some bags and brackets from sumax, was wondering if anyone had any ideas for fillers between fender and bag. i also am running a smoothed fatboy fender and need help on lighting. thanks
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There are pictures of my bike (the blue 06 FLST) posted on armchaircycles.com. I used the cycle visions kit and got the color matched hard bags off of eBay. You do need to make sure your exhaust runs below the rear axle or exits in front of the bags. I'm running a Samson Caliber 2 into 1.
For my application the hardware for the removable sissy bar works with the cycle visions kit.
Someting else to watch out for is the seat. The stock Heritage Classic seat that I was running was too wide and interfered with the bags, but swithcing back to the stock FLST seat solved that problem.
Overall, I'm very happy with the outcome. The bags come off in seconds and the entire mounting kit is easily removed in about 20 minutes or so.
For my application the hardware for the removable sissy bar works with the cycle visions kit.
Someting else to watch out for is the seat. The stock Heritage Classic seat that I was running was too wide and interfered with the bags, but swithcing back to the stock FLST seat solved that problem.
Overall, I'm very happy with the outcome. The bags come off in seconds and the entire mounting kit is easily removed in about 20 minutes or so.
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There are pictures of my bike (the blue 06 FLST) posted on armchaircycles.com. I used the cycle visions kit and got the color matched hard bags off of eBay. You do need to make sure your exhaust runs below the rear axle or exits in front of the bags. I'm running a Samson Caliber 2 into 1.
For my application the hardware for the removable sissy bar works with the cycle visions kit.
Someting else to watch out for is the seat. The stock Heritage Classic seat that I was running was too wide and interfered with the bags, but swithcing back to the stock FLST seat solved that problem.
Overall, I'm very happy with the outcome. The bags come off in seconds and the entire mounting kit is easily removed in about 20 minutes or so.
For my application the hardware for the removable sissy bar works with the cycle visions kit.
Someting else to watch out for is the seat. The stock Heritage Classic seat that I was running was too wide and interfered with the bags, but swithcing back to the stock FLST seat solved that problem.
Overall, I'm very happy with the outcome. The bags come off in seconds and the entire mounting kit is easily removed in about 20 minutes or so.
looks like the system I was looking at re badges the cycle vision stuff....
do you have any more pictures of that bike?
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Found some pics in an old email; I never have much luck posting pictures here but I'll give it a shot
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that looks awsome....I am trolling ebay for a set of bags now. I am thinking maybe I will paint my tins aswell
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thanks guys.
i should have stated that i already bought a set of brackets from sumax. they ran me 300- i checked my local harley dealer and got a set of used bags for 350. i have some pics to post up now since i got my fender back from the body shop. i need advice on a rear light and turn signals. i smoothed the fender and want something very clean.
please tell me what you think of the bike so far. i want all comments i want to go kinda old school with a twist. thanks
i should have stated that i already bought a set of brackets from sumax. they ran me 300- i checked my local harley dealer and got a set of used bags for 350. i have some pics to post up now since i got my fender back from the body shop. i need advice on a rear light and turn signals. i smoothed the fender and want something very clean.
please tell me what you think of the bike so far. i want all comments i want to go kinda old school with a twist. thanks
