Fatboy Bagger
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Thanks for all the compliments.. I can't wait to get this thing out to the Bikes, Blues, and BBQ rally this week and get some more input. I really wish the pictures showed how those gloss black stripes will be invisible one second, then stand out like crazy the next.
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It was definitely an easy mod to do.. Cycle Vision's bagger tail and some touring bags and about 20 minutes of my time. I really thought about going with the hard bags and if I ever put a fairing on it I may go that way, but the Road King custom bags just fit with the look of the fatboy better.
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It was definitely an easy mod to do.. Cycle Vision's bagger tail and some touring bags and about 20 minutes of my time. I really thought about going with the hard bags and if I ever put a fairing on it I may go that way, but the Road King custom bags just fit with the look of the fatboy better.
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I believe that they are mounted that distance away from the seat to clear any exhuast systems and the swingarm, and related components. Thats what they make the filler panels for and/or the bagger tail fender.
I think I'm going make me a set of bagger mounts at work. That would save me $300. Find a set of dropped bags and slap em on!
I think I'm going make me a set of bagger mounts at work. That would save me $300. Find a set of dropped bags and slap em on!
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Mine are 12.5" tall. They clear the exhaust by an inch and a half.
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With the stock Fatboy seat, the bags are 3/8" (+/-) from the back of the seat. There's no way, short of modifying the Baggertails, to get them any closer. Not sure if Sumax's system mounts them any closer.
Mine are 12.5" tall. They clear the exhaust by an inch and a half.
Mine are 12.5" tall. They clear the exhaust by an inch and a half.
Taller bags would be better, for me. The 2n1 sits lower then when I had bss.
Thanks for your time. Very interested in this. Want some larger bags, prefer leather, and this could be the 3rd bag change. lol