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black soft bags with conchos...medium size
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black soft bags with conchos and studs...medium size
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large size..black..soft...conchos and studs
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Sedona, Arizona Softail Deluxe

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Old Oct 10, 2014 | 11:55 PM
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Hey there....ever out this way let me know, I have room for overnighters and garage too!

Just picked up a 2009 Softail Deluxe and first thing it needs are some bags to put my jacket, extra gloves etc in. Looking for comments and recommendations for that.

I know there's a wealth of information and some extremely friendly and knowledgeable people here and I'll post a few questions as I go along.

Paid $13,400 for this 09 with 2,300 miles...I've added grips and mirrors so far.

Keep me in mind if you get to the red rocks of Sedona, beer in fridge no old lady to bother us, fire pit and we can smoke cigars outside all night long!

Ride safe my friends.

Clary



Suggestions for bags? Want to stay with nostalgia look (I do have the windshield for it).
 
Old Oct 11, 2014 | 12:01 AM
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BTW I'm sticking with stock exhausts....I actually like the sound (so do my neighbors). I do get a cramp in my left hip socket...may need to add some highway pegs? Or change the seat? I'm 5' 10"
I also added the visors over lights. Thoughts on adjusting them, they seem to blind people from behind at night.....maybe the running lights are shining too high? Looking for some chrome controls and chrome the lowers on from end....
Thoughts on keeping stock air intake?
 
Old Oct 11, 2014 | 12:22 AM
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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 01:06 AM
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Welcome from Georgia to the forum! Like my bags in the sig
 
Old Oct 11, 2014 | 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Roadog1951!
Hey there....ever out this way let me know, I have room for overnighters and garage too!

Just picked up a 2009 Softail Deluxe and first thing it needs are some bags to put my jacket, extra gloves etc in. Looking for comments and recommendations for that.

I know there's a wealth of information and some extremely friendly and knowledgeable people here and I'll post a few questions as I go along.

Paid $13,400 for this 09 with 2,300 miles...I've added grips and mirrors so far.
Keep me in mind if you get to the red rocks of Sedona, beer in fridge no old lady to bother us, fire pit and we can smoke cigars outside all night long!

Ride safe my friends.

Clary



Suggestions for bags? Want to stay with nostalgia look (I do have the windshield for it).
First of all, Welcome to the HD Forums from Idaho ! ENJOY !
You will get the best response from the main forums instead of the new members area.
I used to live in Flag & spent a lot of time in Sedona in the Oak Creek swimming! Used to spend a lot of time at Slide Rock watching the girls wear out their pants on the rocks ! That was while it was still free ! Around '61/62.
Enjoy the Forums !
Ride Safe my friend !
 

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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 02:01 AM
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Welcome to the forum...

Used to live in Tusayan and during the summer on days off cooled off at grasshopper point. Good times.

You might like the look of springer saddle bags but don't think they will fit with your pipes
 

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Old Oct 11, 2014 | 02:33 AM
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You're living the life Clary. I visited your fine area last March and also spent a day with a bunch of riders in Jerome. Good times for sure.

Welcome to the forums.
 
Old Oct 11, 2014 | 05:30 AM
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