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Old 07-31-2007, 07:49 AM
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Any recommendations for saddle bags for a 2003 883 hugger.Must the turn signals be moved?
 
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Old 07-31-2007, 08:47 AM
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I reccomend mine, they should fit yours (same generation bike as mine), however I do not have a p/n but they are a HD part, they say sportster on the side and have those clip in clasps you see on things like backpacks but have the leather and buckle over them for appearance, the turns signals don't have to be moved however, as for capacity they are quite large, I took my bike to get some stuff at the store and I fit a six pack of bottled beer, 2 lbs of burger(double bagged just in case so it didnt leak ) a pack of hot dogs a large bag of doritos hot dog buns and hamburger buns just in the bags and there was still some space left
 
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Old 07-31-2007, 08:51 AM
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I have the same bags as Killah. I think they're the best looking leather bags for a Sportster. You don't have to relocate the turn signals.
 
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Old 07-31-2007, 08:57 AM
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For most bags you will have to relocate the rear signals. Easy dob to do however if you can follow directions. Presonally, I like the throw over slant bags. Can get them from several places, usually a heck of alot cheaper than HD. They get enough $$$ from us anyway.
 
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Old 07-31-2007, 06:14 PM
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I picked up some from Don's Cycle Ware (www.donscycleware.com). No relocation required. Looks and quality and fit is pretty good. SLANT STYLE SADDLEBAGS 2003 1 46.95
> Subtotal 46.95
> Shipping 13.80
> Total 60.75
 
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Old 07-31-2007, 06:33 PM
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I have bags on my 2007 883 Low that were originally supposed to be for my hubby's Night Train but they weren't working for him (long story), so I ended up with them. They aren't leather, though. They are Willie & Max Ranger Series Slant bags. They zip off. I didn't have to move signals or anything .. not sure if that would be the same for the 2003 or not. But anyway, they are nice, good size bags - I thought at first they might beTOO big, buteveryone says they look fine. I may not have chosen them for myself, but now that I have them on there, I love them.
 
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Old 07-31-2007, 06:34 PM
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Oh. Forgot to mention, brackets ARE necessary. But easily installed.
 
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I have a set like Killas I will sell to you cheap. pm me and I will send pics.
 
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I like my Willie and Max imitation leather on my FXDWG. Mounted with easy brackets so off and on in 2 minutes. Had to relocate my turn signals, but not hard to do. Imitation leather has its advantages.
 
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