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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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I have an 01 road King Classic, thinking of changing to fiberglass saddlebags vs. leather ones. Any opinions?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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The hard bags have more room and are easier to take care of. I like the way the leather ones look though.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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Would have to agree with Terry, Leather looks much better but is hard to upkeep and they tend not to hold as much. Just MHO
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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I have an 06 standard (black) w/ the hard saddlebags and i absolutely love them. I think they look much better than the leather because the hard bags have more of a square look to them. And when your bike is clean it all shines
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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I don't care for the classic bags, but do kinda dig the custom bags.
But, have always been inclined towards painted hard bags myself.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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Hard bags all the way!
 
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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Why not have a set of each, then you can change em whenever ya want!
 
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I love my hard bags. You can get a lot of stuff in them. They are 100% waterproof. They lock. Just have to be very careful getting off and on the bike. It is easy to drag a foot across them.

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Hard bags are the way to go. Also Have you ever seen a custom paint job that have the leather bags. I have and it just did look as good.
 
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Hard bags look better, carry more, and LOCK!
 
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