hello there what can you use to protect the paint if you put the saddlebags under the seat and across the fender ? my bags have clips so i can unhook them and leave the center piece there under the seat , what could i put there to protect the paint ???

 

automotive paint shops should carry a clear sticker that you can put under your strap which should keep it from rubbing the paint off. I believe they are called paint protectors.

 

I put a microfiber cloth under mine when I have them on. Have not scratched anything yet and is easy to remove.