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Old May 3, 2014 | 08:28 AM
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What do you do with them when off the bike? Seems mine are off a lot for maintenance or whatever, and they nicely rest wherever I put them. This is the main reason I have steered from doing this mod.
 
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Old May 3, 2014 | 08:38 AM
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I put mine on the bag stand harley makes which works with 2 inch extended
 
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Maybe the 3"s would be an acceptable compromise?

The 4's are border-line ridiculous IMO, regardless of the "kool factor."
 
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Originally Posted by Henry89
That is my major concern. I care how my bike looks but I want to keep it ridable without limitations to what I add to it for appearance. I do like the looks of the extended bags and how it makes the bike look low and sleek. Not sure if it's for me for the way I ride. Might be more of a PITA then anyting. If I was going to go with extended bags who/where is a place to get them for a 2-into-1 right side pipe setup? Thanks!
TopShop can do dual cutouts,1 cutout,or no cutouts.

I have their 4" bags with no cutouts,and my 2-1 ends up underneath the bag.
 
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Mine are 5". See how they're scalloped on the bottoms? If I ever scrape them, I'll probably be having bigger problems than scraped bags. Re. more room? Not that much. Got mine for looks rather than a little extra room. If bags are long enough, you won't even see enough of the rear wheel to have to change it. I'd keep the rear wheel & get the bags. Also, a fender cover. Mine is Gator Boxes. $375 shipped. Needs to be painted. The stock rear fender is still on the bike. Bags are Fairing Factory. About $600.
 
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I personally didn't like the full extension so I just bought the CVO bags. 1" to 3" hopefully won't drag em. I didn't want to have to worry so much about scuffing up 600 bags.
 
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I think they look really cool without the tour pack on and with a solo saddle, but lose their cool factor when a tour pack is added.
 
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duraglide,
what is that set up your have for your fender and bags? they look great!!!!!
 
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Originally Posted by ROLLNTIGER
I personally didn't like the full extension so I just bought the CVO bags. 1" to 3" hopefully won't drag em. I didn't want to have to worry so much about scuffing up 600 bags.
+1. I am not a fan of the ones that are extended all the way from front to back but I do like the CVO bags that extend down in the rear portion.
 
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what is that set up your have for your fender and bags? they look great!!!!!
TJD Customs. Not for the faint of heart. Tons of prep time. Good price tho
 
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