Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Saddle Bag Lid Protection

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 31, 2011 | 12:05 PM
  #1  
lhgdale's Avatar
lhgdale
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,454
Likes: 58
From: Graysville, AL
Default Saddle Bag Lid Protection

Hello, first of all, I did use search and read through a ton of threads but they did not answer my question.

I am looking for a saddle bag lid protector but I would like ones that blend in well with rest of my bike (vivid black). I have been looking at these from Harley but I would prefer something like the mustang set that covers the entire lid. I guess it's the dull leather next to the vivid black that I don't care for. I think the mustangs look great on different colored bikes. Thanks for the help and suggestions. http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
 
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2011 | 12:08 PM
  #2  
milleda31's Avatar
milleda31
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 525
Likes: 15
From:
Default

Have you considered Clearbra by 3M. Do a search here for threads.
 
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2011 | 12:11 PM
  #3  
speedwaysteve's Avatar
speedwaysteve
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 549
Likes: 0
Default

I have motocycle armor on my saddle bags..its clear film.i had them on my first sg that was black.cant even tell there on there.welll worth it protects against kick skuffs.protects the top of the bags...
 
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2011 | 12:13 PM
  #4  
dawg's Avatar
dawg
Seasoned HDF Member
Shutterbug
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 28,552
Likes: 3,954
From: Vermont
Default

How about the Ridetek Lid Covers, they cover the whole top, but have areas on the side that show the lid. I love mine. Keep 'em armor all'd and they won't look dull either.
 
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2011 | 12:16 PM
  #5  
Twigg's Avatar
Twigg
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
From: Keyser, WV
Default

Tell her to lift her leg higher....LOL
Just kidding. +1 on the 3M film.
 
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2011 | 12:21 PM
  #6  
speedwaysteve's Avatar
speedwaysteve
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 549
Likes: 0
Default

Motocycle armor is precut to fit the top of the bag..simple to install,the kit comes with everthing you need..theres. not cutting..the nice thing bout them there warrenteed for life..the get all skuffed up send the old ones back for new ones
 
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2011 | 12:31 PM
  #7  
lhgdale's Avatar
lhgdale
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,454
Likes: 58
From: Graysville, AL
Default

Thanks guys i will check all these out!
 
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2011 | 12:36 PM
  #8  
HDD's Avatar
HDD
Club Member
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
From: Coburg, Oregon
Default

Mustang on my bike. Last bike had too many scuffs from shoes of my 8 year old riding with me.
 
Attached Thumbnails Saddle Bag Lid Protection-photo1.jpg  
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Dec 31, 2011 | 01:16 PM
  #9  
mcso's Avatar
mcso
Tourer
10 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 261
Likes: 6
From: Mid Michigan
Default soft harley covers

The guy I purchased my bike from had harley soft lid protectors on the bags, another on the bat wing and one on the back 1/4 of the gas tank. I removed them as I did not care for the look. They played hell on the paint (clearcoat) finish. Specifically the 1/4 tank piece. I suspected that debris would gather as the opening was toward the front. I was right.

As a tip to others I used "maas" jewlers polish and worked out the scuff marks to a factory finish but I was crapping my pants it wouldn't work.
 
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2011 | 01:45 PM
  #10  
drukanfu's Avatar
drukanfu
Supporter
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 5,189
Likes: 16
From: N.E. Wisconsin
Default

Don't bother or waste the money, they just haze up the clear-coat that's on them already. That's why the bags are clear-coated to begin with ! (bend your knee when you swing your foot over), just buff out if it gets too bad. Disregard this if you wear chains on your boots.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:01 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE