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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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I think the Road King Classic bags look great on a Deluxe. I used to have a RKC and the bags are very well made and they hold their shape well. I would look into adding aftermarket locks. Here's one nice but expensive option ==> http://lockitt.com/accessories_saddlebaglocks.htm

I never felt comfortable leaving much in my unlocked bags when I parked my bike.

I'm riding my un-bagged Lo these days and wear a small backpack when I need to carry stuff.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 04:40 PM
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Samson does have different ends beside Fishtails and Longtails. We also have a straight cut end and a slasher type end which both look cool and different.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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No bags on Lo's. If you're gonna tour get a streetglide or such. I will personally contact the FatBoy Police.They will hunt you down, it will get ugly.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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my god those things are hugh lol just trade in the deluxe for a geezer glide




Originally Posted by Josewales
Gawwwd damn, this is turning into one expensive, challenging and fun winter in respect to mod'n the Lo. And again another thread to throw at yas...

After coming across this pic as shown in another OP,



I am seriously thinking of bagging just like the pic. The more I think about it, the more it makes sense. Even though it may lose a bit of the bar hop coolness, the practical of tossing gear and beer in a matter of a few seconds compared to strapping it to a sissy bar when I go out or overnighters at times. I my as well wrench some bags instead. The idea of black duals on the Lo, I think will look great with or without bags on. I sort of have to plan now since this Friday I go into the tin man to plan out out the fender fittings...where taillight selection is important if I do decide to bag.

With that said, how many peeps have gone through the bag dilemma?

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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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Consider all your options for storage maybe. Back support and storage from Biker's Friend looks good and works well.

 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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You can also bungee cord a milk crate to your luggage rack for those trips to the market
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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Bag it. I like 'em.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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Bag it, FL bags on mine "sig pic" . More pics in my gallery.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 07:59 AM
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Ok then....after tins are done. Duals it is w/ 'part time' RK bags. Every time I imgaine the Lo with only the duals on, I really dig it. I got about 2 months to decide on brand and 4".

O also...Freedom Performance has 'racing true duals' and was told over the phone by a vendor that they can special order them in black.. Any other make out there that claims to optimize for HP/torque for duals?

My as well leave the bike in the shop this winter, the rate I am going
 

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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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Both, EZ brackets/Ghost brackets. Bags on or off in seconds.
 
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