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Old 08-20-2010, 08:46 PM
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Looking at bags for my XL, and these seem like a pretty nice bag for a decent price. Does anyone have any pictures of them on their bikes? Any likes/dislikes with them? The pics on the website aren't the greatest, albeit none feature a Sportie.
 
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I just bought a pair last week. I like them, but the yoke is a little too long so I had to shorten it as far as it would go. It is also cut like a U so I am going to add a piece of leather at the "U" opening for added support.

I can post more if you like, once I get it properly fitted in a day or two. I originally bought the Drifter hardmount, but they were to small. I like these much better. Good luck.
 
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Another pic:


Nice bags mine are on the quick detach brackets
 
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All I could find,
an I still can't decide,,,
 
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I tried the tear drop ones in the first pick and had to return them. Loved the look but not the fit.
 
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Thanks for the replies everyone! The set I've been looking at are these:

http://www.saddlemen.com/store/index...oducts_id=7209

For those who have them, did the lights need to be relocated? I've also read that supports are recommended, do they have any interference issues with the brake disc as-is? Thanks again everyone!
 
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Turn signal needed to be relocated gave me a chance to get a lay down plate holder. I did not try without the supports so can't help on that.
 
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Originally Posted by jen79
I tried the tear drop ones in the first pick and had to return them. Loved the look but not the fit.
I've considered the tear drop because, supposedly, you don't need to relocate the turn signals. What was it about the fit you didn't like?
 
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Here's mine
 
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The shock cut out did not seem to line up right, and they were too big. We tried to make them work, but ended up sedning them back.
 


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