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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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I'm thinking I would like a swingarm bag. The pics I have seen make me think they would rest on my pipes. I run true duals, would they rest on the bag or not? Anyone do it with true duals, if so, what brand?
 
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Yes, from what I know and my experience with the swingarm bags, they would hit your pipes.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 04:09 PM
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They would hit your pipes unless you built a mounting bracket so you can mount it higher up than where it would normally sit. But to clear the pipes it might look odd being that high.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 06:04 PM
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I believe "hog deluxe" . makes swing arm bags to fit the true duals.
 
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A "Swingarm Bag" would hit your pipes.as they strap to the upper and lower part of the swingarm.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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We make a kit that lets you hard mount your swingarm bag. You would have to measure, but you may be able to modify the mounting plates enough for it to clear your pipes.

You can see the kit on our website here:

http://www.deadcreekcycles.com/Swing...ls_p_1099.html

As others have said, if you try to mount one to your swingarm with the straps, you will definitely hit your pipes.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Dead Creek Cycles
We make a kit that lets you hard mount your swingarm bag. You would have to measure, but you may be able to modify the mounting plates enough for it to clear your pipes.

You can see the kit on our website here:

http://www.deadcreekcycles.com/Swing...ls_p_1099.html

As others have said, if you try to mount one to your swingarm with the straps, you will definitely hit your pipes.
This won't work, He's got pipes on both sides of the bike. Hell, I'd buy the kit if it'll work on my 94 fxstc.
 
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Interesting problem, where to put a small bag on the bike now without going the full saddle bag route... For my work commute, I've gone with a small motorcycle backpack from Moto Centric.
 
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Hey Ranger 73,

Unfortunately, the kit is only designed for 2000-up Softails right now, but if you want to pm me, we may be able to get some measurements from you and make you a kit for your bike.
 
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