Saddlebag Guards
bags will definitely hit first, and shatter or explode...i only had small pieces left attached to the bike
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From: Glendale AZ
You'll need the supports as well as the guards, and HD makes a kit now to retrofit guards to your bike. OTOH at $220 MSRP (Zanotti's shows them for $173) you might want to try to find a good set on Ebay like I did. There are people who want the SG setup and will have their old hardware for sale, and that opens up an opportunity to sell your SG setup too. I haven't sold mine yet, but I paid $100 for my guards on Ebay and the supports were included. I can't say what they're going for now, but I would check it out. Any hardware for the '09 will fit later model-years, but earlier models are not interchangeable with yours.
Warning about buying used guards: Make sure you have a firm description of condition, as many have road rash, which is why they're getting rid of them in the first place.
Warning about buying used guards: Make sure you have a firm description of condition, as many have road rash, which is why they're getting rid of them in the first place.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Superior, WI
Guess I'm no longer in the market for those guards then. Good to know though. Thank you. You just saved me a couple hundred bucks.
theyre perfect for slow drops (or off a jack, like me). but they dont protect the bags in a crash, just your legs
Road Captain
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From: griffin ga
check this out...post #5 has picts of what I did........
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...bag-rails.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...bag-rails.html
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check this out...post #5 has picts of what I did........
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...bag-rails.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...bag-rails.html
But I like the look a lot.
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From: Eastern NE
Got mine from Hill Country Custom Cycles for $160 on eBay (come in black & chrome)...plus these are thicker than HD's (same size as hwy bar). For FLHX you'll also need:
- Left & Right Saddlebag Supports (~$70/ea = $140 total)
- Antenna bracket (to relocate = $8)
So my total was little over $300 for all, but really like the look(s).
- Left & Right Saddlebag Supports (~$70/ea = $140 total)
- Antenna bracket (to relocate = $8)
So my total was little over $300 for all, but really like the look(s).