Need Advise (Saddlebags & Windshield)

[histguy]

Thanks Tommy for the comments. I will likely go with the extra-jumbo then. The large ones I have are holding up very well. The lid does sag just the slightest if nothing is in the bags but I leave a Nelson-Riggs full rainsuit in there at all times. You made my size decision for me, thank you.

For the sizzy bar. I like the curved portion of this pad. Just seems like it would be more comfortable and is more stylish. What I am trying to avoid is a really really tall sizzy bar. Do you find the bar to be of a good height?

Thanks.

[tommyarmour]

Originally Posted by histguy

Thanks Tommy for the comments. I will likely go with the extra-jumbo then. The large ones I have are holding up very well. The lid does sag just the slightest if nothing is in the bags but I leave a Nelson-Riggs full rainsuit in there at all times. You made my size decision for me, thank you.

For the sizzy bar. I like the curved portion of this pad. Just seems like it would be more comfortable and is more stylish. What I am trying to avoid is a really really tall sizzy bar. Do you find the bar to be of a good height?

Thanks.

My old lady says the sissy bar is really comfy. I really like the looks of it too.
Here is pic showing just how much room is left on your bike with the extra jumbo bags. With stock pipes.



This shows the true height of the sissy bar. The luggage rack really helps the seat not look too tall.


Glad I could help you decide bro.

[histguy]

Last question I promise. I went to order the sizzy bar and realized that they have a short and regular sized versions. Which do you have on this bike?

Thanks.

[tommyarmour]

Originally Posted by histguy

Last question I promise. I went to order the sizzy bar and realized that they have a short and regular sized versions. Which do you have on this bike?

Thanks.

You know I'm not sure. I don't believe I was given a option of short or regular size. If I had to guess I would be 80% sure that mine is regular size. Short sissy bars are more for look's than real comfort. My wife says the one I got on my bike is really comfortable.

Hope that helps. I will try to pull up the receipt tomorrow. Had the cold for a few days that has rendered me useless.

[MissViolet]

Quick question Tommy, did you reinforce the back of the saddlebag before mounting with easy brackets? I just purchased Midnight Express Drifter's and want to ensure they are rigid enough to not need saddlebag supports. Any thoughts??

Thanks, I've been searching all evening trying to find some answers lol.

[tommyarmour]

Originally Posted by MissViolet

Quick question Tommy, did you reinforce the back of the saddlebag before mounting with easy brackets? I just purchased Midnight Express Drifter's and want to ensure they are rigid enough to not need saddlebag supports. Any thoughts??

Thanks, I've been searching all evening trying to find some answers lol.

The inside of the saddlebags are pretty firm. And the easy brackets are more than enough support bolted against the inside of the saddlebags.

You will be fine without any further support's.

Happy riding.

[BigTim900]

Hard street make a real good abs bag that is in the mid price range.I recently bought these and a Memphis shades batwing.Happy with both so far.

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[tommyarmour]

Originally Posted by BigTim900

Hard street make a real good abs bag that is in the mid price range.I recently bought these and a Memphis shades batwing.Happy with both so far.Attachment 17642

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I really like the smaller type hard saddlebags nothing too big, kinda like yours. Yours look great. I'm not fond of fairings. I don't even like using my Memphis fats windshield. But on the other hand riding without a windshield on the highway sucks.

I have a friend in cali that just got a small fairing like the ones in sons of anarchy. He really likes his. I personally don't like the look on a smaller cruiser. I consider fairings goldwing material. LOL

That's what is great about bike's, we make them our own. Happy riding.

[BigTim900]

Hardstreet has 3 different size bags.mine are actually the largest ones.They a lot bigger than the stock leather bags that came on it.Had a stock windshield also but didn't like it.at speed it made the front wheel shake.fairing doesn't.

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[tommyarmour]

Originally Posted by BigTim900

Hardstreet has 3 different size bags.mine are actually the largest ones.They a lot bigger than the stock leather bags that came on it.Had a stock windshield also but didn't like it.at speed it made the front wheel shake.fairing doesn't.

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If I had to do it all over again, I would definitely go with hard bags. Mine always looks out of shape unless they are stuffed full. I'll ride for 2+ years before I consider changing the ones I have. Your bags "ARE" actually much larger than I originally thought. I got the oversized extra jumbo's and mine seem small to me. We probably have close to the same storage space.