hey folks. thinking about getting some saddle bags for my 03 wg for those overnight adventures. dont know if i should go detachable or not, aftermarket or not.. any input would be appreciated. thanks

 

Detachable. After market will save you some large coin.

For new, my favorite source: www.leatherneckjim.com
Have his stuff and love it. Priced right.

Also have some used Dyna bags in the classifieds - sold without brackets -retro look
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2439207/tm.htm

 

I just got somefor my 06 WG recently from www.leatherneckjim.com and use easybrackets to make them detachable.

 

if your not worried bout cost leatherpros detachable. Another very good economy bags are willie&max

 

Cheap Willie and Max imitation leather with EZbrackets is what I did. Only use them when needed on trips. Imitation leather does have it's advantages.

 

Leather neck Jim mine are grate i made my own bolt on using the fender bolts
I put studs with nuts in stainless used aluminum backing drilled to where i wanted them to sit

 

I use the detachable ones from leather pros. Great quality. www.leatherpros.com

 

Leather Pros---Garry Campbell and his company make some great bags. Thick leather, reinforced with black plastic, and a really slick quick detach system

 

I have the leatherlyke detachable bags. Really like them, BUT the relocation for the turn signals suck so Im working on another bracket to relocate...................
www.leatherlyke.com

 

Check for some deals on E-bay. I just got a set of brand new Willie&Max Rangers for $90. I'll get me either some easybrackets or ghost brackets and have a little over $200 in a nice set of bags.

Also, you could look at a Biker's Friend or Lazy rider. I have a Bikers Friend and it is great for overnight trips. I only got the bags for my 7-10 day summer trips.