I got these throw over bags from Fox Creek and they don't mess up my paint at all as long as they are secured by the passenger seat. I also glued some felt pad under the yoke. I don't usually have them on because they make my bike handle bad at high speeds but they come in handy. I did notice that the stitching came loose from hitting the rear axel nut when bouncing down the road(no brackets to hold 'em out). I'll fix that..or not..I hardly ever use them. See my sig pic.