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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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I don't take em off every time - mostly when I'm waxing or doing a thorough washing. Also bought some small self-adhesive rubber feet to keep the bag bottoms from getting scratched. Works well - just stick one on each corner of the bag. Pretty much invisible.

Also +1 on the saddlebag secure system. I've got them on my bags and custom seat.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 02:47 PM
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Mine are off at least 2-3 times a week when I clean my white walls and rims, etc. I usually wax the insides on the bags while at it.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 1flhtk4me
Most of the time I remove the bags when I wash my bike.I just set them on the lawn and wash them separately.
+1, I also put them on a plastic bag and then wipe the bottom again when I put them back on the bike.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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Here is a little trick I have been doing a long time, go to lowes or home depot , and buy some of the clear stick on bumpers for furniture, put 4 on the bottom of each bag that way you can take them off ,and not worry about scratching paint.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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Every time... The rear wheel is hard enough to get at to clean with them off.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 10:39 PM
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Thanks for all the replies.

Spent a couple hours cleaning it all up today. First real cleaning since buying. Waxed everything after washing. Not use to chrome but will have to deal with it. Not going to blacken this one.

definitely going to get some cushions for the bottom of the bags.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 10:44 PM
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Take them off everytime I clean the bike, check the rear tire pressure while there off, it's much easier to get to the valve stem.
 
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