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Ok for the guys who want to add a set of throwover saddles bags without support brackets, here's how i did it. A set of RiverRoad compact slant bags that measure 14Lx10Dx6W. A 6x12 strip of black felt glued on with permanent adhesive spray to both bag flaps on the bottom, to protect paint from being buggered up. One sheet each of black felt glued to backside of each bag to protect paint and chrome, trimmed to fit. Bags tied down to shocks at three points(bags have three sewn on buckles) with black velcro strap tiedowns. I have attached pics. Whole project cost me about 120$ with the bags.

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another pic

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plenty of clearance all around and securely tied on

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Looks pretty slick. Do you have a side picture?

Also, where did you get them?
 
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got them from a local honda dealer that carrys them.

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Look pretty good!... What's the part number of the bags... may have to get some myself.. Thanks for posting
 
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Default RE: RiverRoad throwover saddlebags installed

Thanks for the info. I just got some River Road bags I got the regular ones I think my bags are 12L X 11D X 5 deep. I dont use bags much so I think I will try your way...
 
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Hey man, it saves the cost of support brackets and they are tied on good, as i can attest to after getting up to 80 on the superslab today, and the paint and chrome are protected.
 
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Thanks! I'll be looking into them pretty soon!
 
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