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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 03:04 PM
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On a set of hard bags today. They are going to have to be painted and I am going to have to get some Cycle Sounds lids for them so I can put my speakers in them as well. I figure in about 6 months I should have this project completed and on my ride. I asked the wife what i should do. She told me to buy her a Tron t short and I could do whatever i want. $16.95 and I was home free. LOL.

I decided against extended bags as I don't want to deal with the possible scraping issues knowing teh type of riding I do most of the time.

I will also be selling my RKC bags with the Cycle Sounds speakers bezels in them once this whole project is completed. Once again, I have to change something else. I just can't be happy with what I already have. too funny. Here are the bag lids I need to get.
http://www.cyclesounds.com//index.ph...roducts_id=213

There are a few other options for saddlebag lids that I will look into as well, but I plan on sticking with Cycle Sounds as their stuff is top notch. Also knowing that this is what Paul Yaffe uses on his rides certainly helps.

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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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I think your going to love them! $400 just for the lids? why not make them?
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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Congrats! Wish I got off that easy since I just bought my bike. Wife is still making a list of her demands for me spending 6K more than expected.

What kind of hard bags you go with? Can't wait to see the finished product.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 03:19 PM
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I am getting stock Harley bags. As far as the lids go, i am going to try and work a deal.

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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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Never done with the mods... Best thing about this site, you see things you want them.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 03:48 PM
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Never done with the mods... Best thing about this site, you see things you want them.
Not the best thing for your wallet but it is fun.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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A Tron T-shirt? Your wife rocks!

Post pics of the T-shirt.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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She is a hardcore costumer. She did a full tron costume for when we saw the movie. Let me see if I can find some pics.

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Drew! I feel like you _just_ finished the bags... Oh man, well, can't wait to see the hard bags on that beast
 
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Pyron
Drew! I feel like you _just_ finished the bags... Oh man, well, can't wait to see the hard bags on that beast
Yeah, I feel the same way, but why not? I really want a new bike to work on but that is so far out of the question right now that I have to do something to this one.

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