I just purchased my first cruiser & I can't believe I have been missing out on this type of riding as long as I have been riding.

Coming from a sportbike backround cruisers never interested me, but I just purchased my first cruiser a 2010 Fat Boy Lo & I get it now!

Looking for some saddlebags & I was told you have to relocated the turn signals to accommodate bags? is this right?

Appreciate any help you can give me

Thanks!

 

Because this is your first post on HDForums, expect some hesitation from members. That being said, welcome. There are countless saddlebag options for your bike. Plenty do not require relocating the turn signals, many more that do. Relocating the turn signals is such a simple and mundane chore, it should not even be a FACTOR in your choice of saddlebags. There are multiple relocation kits that are simple, and remove the issue. Boss Bags and Leatherpro are you high end saddlebag options. Viking Bags offer great bags at reduced prices. Whats your budget??? Tell us that, and you will get a wealth of responses.

 

Welcome to the forums and congrats on you Fatboy LO. I have a set of Boss Bags on my bike. Each will hold 40 12 oz cans. There is no need to relocate rear signals with Boss bags or Leather Pro bags. As they are made to fit around them.

 

Thanks for your quick responses, I apologize for not doing an intro first post but I will shortly.

I will look into those bags you mentioned, I know nothing about Harleys but ask me anything about CBR 1000's or any sportbike & I can be of help

I look forward to learning all about these bikes, I can't get enough of riding this bike, with sportbikes it's all about dragging knee & getting everywhere as fast as possible haha, now I just take my time & actually look around while riding, it's enjoyable!

Here's a few pics of the bike I picked up on Friday.

 

Only problem I can see with some bags like the Boss or Leather Pro is that they will not fit with the stock exhaust.

 

I did a search and found this thread you might like:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ddle-bags.html

 

Nice bike you picked up

 

This is true. I posted the same thing in the OP'S post in the new member section. You can get by with some cheap throw over saddlebags, but they do not have anywhere near the storage capicity.

 

We're the manufacturer of Easy Brackets, the quick detach saddlebag system.

If you are going with a small to medium bag (less than 14" long), you can get away without relocating the turn signals, using this bracket.

Otherwise, you would relocate with a kit (like this) and go with this longer bracket.

The bags that we offer are a high-quality leather bag from The Leatherworks, Inc. but Easy Brackets will work on only bag. http://www.greatbikegear.com/index.p...therworks.html

Great looking bike!

 

Awesome! Thanks!

I appreciate all your suggestions, I can get away with a backpack on a CBR 1000rr but looks a little dumb on a Fat Boy Lo