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Old Mar 21, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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I am considering the Cavalry Hard Bags, and wonder if anyone has experience with them. I'd like to know what your opinions are of them, or of any other hard bags out there for an 02 road king.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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I bought a set. They look to be a really quality product. They do fit a wee-bit differently than the stock HD ones. The stock pins don't hold them tightly enough to the bracket. This is not a problem for me because I bolt mine on anyway and that works fine. I just got the money together to get them painted so am planning on taking them by the shop in the next couple of days. I plan on posting some pics when I get them back.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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I hadn't heard of them before so I googled them. I don't care for the finned looked on the sides. Might look better on a bike though? Are you converting a RK classic? If so, I'd look for some stock hard bags.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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That's wierd because it's the fins on the side that attracted me to them. I think that makes them look unique and a bit retro. And they are built VERY well!

I looked into getting a stock set like the ones that come on the ultra but they had too much of the creme color for me. I'm going to paint these all the turquoise color I think.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 06:41 AM
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I just looked them up as well. I like them and really love the rounded tops and velvet interior.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 09:15 PM
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I took them to the painter today. He sees a LOT of Harley stuff (Combs Custom Cycle). He was really impressed with the bags, the way they were built and the way they looked. I'm pretty pumped!
 
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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here's the link for anyone wants to see them
http://www.cavalryfibreglass.com/ind...83af424d09d549
personally, I'd prefer some stretched bags, but these look nice too.
 
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Old May 24, 2010 | 02:35 PM
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Got them put on last weekend. Here's a picture. I thought they turned out well.
 
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They look a little better than I thought they would. Have you got another picture from a different angle?
 
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They look sweet!
 
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