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Nov 12, 2010 | 10:42 AM

Port City Hog

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Saddle bags & purdy lights

#1 - Why are leather saddlebags so expensive...??? Any sponsors here that you can suggest that would "not bend me over" when I buy them...???

#2 - I would like suggestions on installing purdy lights.

Any suggestions on type of saddlebags for my Fatboy Lo...???

My bike is Flat Black(denim) with alotta brushed aluminum. I love the look of the bike and the only other thing I am planning on blacking out are the handlebars.

I am one of those guys that likes the contrast & don't want to go all black. I won't have alotta chrome for the lights to make "sparkle & shine." Any suggestions on what lights to get for this type of bike & where to put them? (no "not up there" to all you chrome guys) LOL

I prefer green but would it be worth the investment on this type of bike? (((Click on me to see a few more pics in album.)))

Ride Safe....

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Nov 12, 2010 | 12:58 PM

XARAN

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Best leather saddlebags for the $ IMO are the bags from David Osprey. They run about 550 and up depending on style including EZ Brackets.

Check them out at www.saddlebags.net

I have a set for sale https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...bull-bags.html

Im selling them because I want to go to the Springer style bags

Nov 12, 2010 | 02:01 PM

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I know I'll get bashed for this, but I've seen some of the cheaper "leather-like" ones bought off eBay and they weren't that bad. If you want a cheap alternative you might could check some of them out. I've even seen great deals on some used bags too....about $100-$200 range for some nice ones.

Nov 12, 2010 | 03:04 PM

iupsig97

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Just picked up a set of Fatboy saddlebags from Fox Creek Leather (http://www.foxcreekleather.com). Price ain't too bad and I like them so far. Easy to install if you get the throw over ones.

Nov 13, 2010 | 07:55 AM

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i gave $40 for my willie and max bags. 150 for the easy brackets. yes if it says motorcycle or boat or aircraft it cost more. been checking the tool boxes at Lowes and they have a large chest for $29. i ride without bags and when i use them it is a trip and i dont care what others think when on the road.

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Nov 19, 2010 | 07:41 PM

Port City Hog

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1st time back on for a while. I'll check out those suggestions.

XARAN, I like those bags you have for sale. Send me a message to let me know what your ask'n for them. ..or just post it here.

Thanks again,

P C Hog

Apr 20, 2011 | 04:05 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by iupsig97

Just picked up a set of Fatboy saddlebags from Fox Creek Leather (http://www.foxcreekleather.com). Price ain't too bad and I like them so far. Easy to install if you get the throw over ones.

iupsig97, what model saddlebags are these?