I got the $100 set of throw over bags two years ago. I use them for rain gear, baseball cap, tire patch kit and other small stuff.

If I use them at a rally, I tie wrap them so they don't "walk" off. On the FXSTC king/queen seat they do not need any support as the seat is tall enough and wide enough to hold them out from the bike. I do put tape on the chrome fender brace just in case.

 

The GF got me a set for Christmas from Leatherup.com. They fit pretty good, and I can fit a 12 pack of beer in one side & my other crap in the other. They have quick detach buckles to get iin the bag, and a quick zip off system so I can take the bags off the bike & leave the throw-over strap portion right under the seat. They have a hard backing that rest against the shock. I also have the HaulenAss backrest that mounts under the seat which keeps the throw-over portion off the fender/paint. I may still invest in some of that clear paint cover stuff though.

 

I Use-Um for Long Trips ,, No Problems with paint and I tie wrap

 

used to use them and had no real problem at all now I have easy brackets and still use the same bags bolted to the removeable bracket. easy on and easy off actually easier than thro over and tying down..

 

I got a pair of Willie Max "Mechanic".<200.00. Put some felt under to protect the paint.

 

I bought some Tourmaster Cruiser bags for my wife a couple years ago. Good quality and they still look like new.

 

Back when I was into choppers and Superglides,I made a set of throw overs and loved them.Ended up putting them over fender under seats for a more permanent use.

 

My buddy had a set of these. We went on a road trip and the entire time they were flapping around in the wind, nailing his fender, paint, etc. I figured he'd done something wrong. I'd make sure the one's you're considering are able to become very secure once on the bike.

 

You start with throw overs bags and then you grow up and get a bagger.