Put on the Sumax brackets. They DID NOT fit per instructions on the sport glide but I made a couple small mods and they are perfect. Happy to assist others. Bags were purchased on Amazon -- low price and reasonable quality. Also added an 8" windshield -- doesn't help facial wind but clearly keeps more of it off your chest and looks better than stock (IMHO).
How have the bags held up since you have done the mod. Your small changes you made were they to the brackets or to the bags. Provide links if you can! Looks pretty slick!
Put on the Sumax brackets. They DID NOT fit per instructions on the sport glide but I made a couple small mods and they are perfect. Happy to assist others. Bags were purchased on Amazon -- low price and reasonable quality. Also added an 8" windshield -- doesn't help facial wind but clearly keeps more of it off your chest and looks better than stock (IMHO).
Were you able to retain the quick detach feature with the new bags?
Maybe it's just me, but those touring bags look a little to big and out of place. Why not consider a cheaper alternative? A nice luggage rack and tail bag will fit the bill perfectly. I cant jam alot of gear into the bags on my Heritage, but the tailbag holds everything I need for 2, and not just a weekend. My GF is a bike packer, she doesn't need a rollaway suitcase to go away for a week like most chicks do.
The bags come off with two pins but the bag frame remains attached. I don’t remove them as they store my rain gear, tools etc.
As to the dude with the suitcase on the sissy bar, that’s an option for weekend trips but those are rare for me. Just need some extra space for essentials. Going for practicality over old school looks.
The bags come off with two pins but the bag frame remains attached. I don’t remove them as they store my rain gear, tools etc.
As to the dude with the suitcase on the sissy bar, that’s an option for weekend trips but those are rare for me. Just need some extra space for essentials. Going for practicality over old school looks.
I too was hoping you had a link to the Amazon bags and I really like the tour pack on there too. I like what you've done there, it looks really nice! I've been in the mood lately for more touring and my wife won't let me buy a SG right now. So, I've got what I've got to work with.
I too was hoping you had a link to the Amazon bags and I really like the tour pack on there too. I like what you've done there, it looks really nice! I've been in the mood lately for more touring and my wife won't let me buy a SG right now. So, I've got what I've got to work with.
Complete Hard Saddlebags W Locks Latch Seal Fits Harley Touring Softail Dyna
just saw this post - i know its old, but if you still have the bags and hate them, ill buy them off you
Originally Posted by PTBadAss
I have a 2020 Sport Glide. Love the bike but the saddlebags suck. I put V&H big radius pipes on it so mufflers are not in the way of larger, top loading, paint matched bags but cannot find bags that fit the Sport Glide brackets. Any suggestions? Have new brackets fabricated? Thanks in advance.
05-28-2020, 06:46 AM
Mod Update
