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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 12:29 AM
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Default Chrome Toolboxes: Get Left Side, Right Side, or Both?
When putting chrome toolboxes on a Softail (FXSTC), do Folks usually go for one side, or both?
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 12:49 AM
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I've not often seen both. I have one on RH side. If you are short of storage space maybe both, but you should only need one toolkit.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 12:55 AM
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Both, but start left if only doing one
 
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Will the chrome toolboxes interfere with passenger comfort, or saddlebag fitment (FXSTC)?
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 01:14 AM
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I've got one on the right side, and actually keep my tools in it.

It does not interfere with my passengers at all.
 
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Old Oct 15, 2011 | 02:52 AM
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I have them on both sides. I find them quite handy, as I usually carry more tools than will fit in one.


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Drspencer,

I have both L and R on my 02 Fatboy plus Boss Saddlebags. If I can remember I'll take some pics tomorrow. Send me a PM to remind me.
 
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Bought a left handed one and then bought a tool set that wraps up quite nicely. Tool set resides in the bags and the chrome tool box is still in the box in the shed. These things are quite large. You may want to see one installed before buying. If you're only going with one I'd think the right hand would be best given the bike tilts to left when on it's stand.
 
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tools on left, gun in right.
 
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I have one on the left side and I have it stuffed with tools. ( See signature pic )

Liked it so much that I got one for the right side for cell phone, sunglasses, etc etc. After a while I discovered that it was a pain in the butt to take that stuff out every time you get off your bike so I removed it as It's only 3 bolts. I may put it back on but it's the fall season now and I put that stuff in my Jacket. I'm just a weekend warrior on my bike so...
 
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