I'm looking for black hard bags and found these on ebay. Does anyone know if there are any drawbacks to these aftermarket bags or are they just as good?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Hard-S...#ht_3464wt_905

 

They look just like the stockers

 

I agree, just seems alot cheaper than OEM parts.

 

Hardware is going to run 350 or better. I found a nice set of used hardware for 350 for my wifes bags. New is north of $500. OEM knock-offs from some unknown mfg are 300.

 

Keep searching, and don't get jumpy, you can find complete bags on there for not much more if you're willing to wait. You might need to have them painted, but that's a small issue.
Just my $.02

 

I can't speak for the ebay link you have because I have never used them, but I just bought from this one and they are flawless. No hardware, but you gotta buy them with yours too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vivid-Black-...ht_3746wt_1130

 

I don't mean to sound like a pessimist but I have always been a little cautious with after market parts fitting correctly. These saddlebags may be ok but I've been disappointed enough that keeps me away fro buying after market. I would at least want to talk to someone first that has use these.

 

I agree just hoping that someone has used them and everything fits right.
LMmarine86 did yours fit right?

 

I have been told by my dad years ago "you only get what you pay for" but I have to say they dolook good.

 

While that's true, most of the time, it's not all the time.
Just because you buy the most expensive does not guarantee you are going to get the best, it just means you are going to pay the most.

"Buyer beware" did you ever hear that one?