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Old 06-27-2016 | 07:03 AM
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I've always considered a swing arm bag to be a man-purse for your bike.
 
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Old 06-27-2016 | 11:10 AM
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I loved my Garage Leathers swing arm bag - just got tired of having to stoop down to access it when on the jiffy stand. Hell, I don't even use my left side saddle bag, same issue - it's just there for a "balanced look."
Anyway - I second any votes for Garage Leathers as there quality is awesome IMO.
 

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Old 06-27-2016 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Hey Man
I've always considered a swing arm bag to be a man-purse for your bike.
See, that's what's so great about this forum...you learn something new every day
 
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Old 06-27-2016 | 08:29 PM
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I never considered it a purse but guess I'll keep my small bags now LOL.
 
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Old 06-27-2016 | 08:35 PM
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I have the small HD bags an don't think they look bad. Wish they were quick disconnect though...maybe someday I figure something out to make them fast to remove.

 
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Old 06-27-2016 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by langwilliams
I have the small HD bags an don't think they look bad. Wish they were quick disconnect though...maybe someday I figure something out to make them fast to remove.

Check out EZ Brackets.
 
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Old 06-28-2016 | 03:44 AM
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I got mine from Sokustom....

Remember him? I guess I was lucky in dealing with him!!

But the bags he provided were top notch!
 
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Old 06-30-2016 | 07:32 PM
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My inexpensive one from Willie & Max is still holding up nicely. It's surprising how much stuff you can actually put in one of these swingarm saddle bags!




2007 Softail Deuce; Houston, TX
 
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Old 07-01-2016 | 09:13 AM
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i second the willie & max version. inexpensive and durable. has a solid back wall that attaches to the swingarm. comes with straps and has quick release snap buckles. perfect for stuffing tools, rags, glasses, and alarm disc lock.
 
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Old 05-01-2020 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Misbehaven
Another vote for the Leather Works 312XL.
Wider then many of the others. Holds my tools and other misc items.

Hi ,
i am currently trying to choose either the 312L or the 312XL for my slim ‘14 . Do you have issues with the XL scrapping when cornering ?

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