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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 01:11 AM
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I installed Ohlins shocks on my 09 Ultra, which dropped the bike 1". I want to get stretched bags, but I don't want to scrape bottom on extreme cornering, and I don't want the bike to look too slammed. What length bags would you guys suggest?
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 07:29 AM
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I have a SG and I installed 4" extended bags. I've had no problems yet. I'm not an aggressive rider so I don't see me having a problem.
 
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Anyone with an Ultra have a suggestion?
 
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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 07:04 AM
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try looking at TopShop bag thread, They make many different length bags.
 
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I have Top Shop 3 inch bags. Perfect match to the street Glide facia. Should have the install done today.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...tyle-bags.html
 
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Originally Posted by Aces Full
I installed Ohlins shocks on my 09 Ultra, which dropped the bike 1". I want to get stretched bags, but I don't want to scrape bottom on extreme cornering, and I don't want the bike to look too slammed. What length bags would you guys suggest?
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How are you liking the 12" Ohlin shocks? Do they ride better than the 13" HD shocks? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by vtwinbmx
I have Top Shop 3 inch bags. Perfect match to the street Glide facia. Should have the install done today.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...tyle-bags.html
Hey I told you yesterday to "get off the internet and get those bags mounted". LOL
WE NEED SOME FINISHED PICTURES.
 
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Originally Posted by Jerry L
How are you liking the 12" Ohlin shocks? Do they ride better than the 13" HD shocks? Thanks!
Jerry
It's a long story, but I sent them back, and they just arrived back to me, corrected. I'll let you know after the weekend, when I get to do some riding w/them.
 
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Originally Posted by Texas Fat Boy
Hey I told you yesterday to "get off the internet and get those bags mounted". LOL
WE NEED SOME FINISHED PICTURES.


Bike Done!

take it look


https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...tyle-bags.html
 
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