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cuznjed · Dec 5th, 2007, 06:22 PM

I just got an FXDC and love it to death. I am a rookie and have a qustion about good saddle bags (durable), mounting hardware needed, and if I have to move my turn signals or not? These questions may sound stupid but I am a beginner

cuznjed

glider · Dec 5th, 2007, 06:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cuznjed View Post

I just got an FXDC and love it to death. I am a rookie and have a qustion about good saddle bags (durable), mounting hardware needed, and if I have to move my turn signals or not? These questions may sound stupid but I am a beginner

cuznjed

There's a bunch of options when it comes to bags from hard bags from the MOCO to throw over bags to permanent mounts so the question of the turn signals depends on your choice of bags. I would say most likely they would need to be repositioned with a kit.

cuznjed · Dec 5th, 2007, 06:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DarkKnight View Post

Matt, the only stupid question is the one you don't ask because of looking silly. Don't worry about it. I'm a fellow "newbie" to the whole riding scene, and the folks here at HDT have been an invaluable resource. I'm sure someone's going to be able to give you the answers you're looking for. I forgot, what year is your bike? That'll make it easier to answer your questions. I don't think you'll have to move the turn signals... but the hardware and such, you'll have to wait until someone more techy checks in (most likely our resident guru Glider... the man's a fount of knowledge).

Good Luck!

Hey thanks darknight and glider, I appreciate your time

Not Very PC · Dec 6th, 2007, 12:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by cuznjed View Post

I just got an FXDC and love it to death. I am a rookie and have a qustion about good saddle bags (durable), mounting hardware needed, and if I have to move my turn signals or not? These questions may sound stupid but I am a beginner

cuznjed

If you go with hard bags you will have to move your turn signals. If you get the hard bag kit from HD through M&M Cycle it has the relocation kit with it and the bags are very nice http://www.mandmcycles.com/homepage.htm
for part # 90126-00A Harley Davidson $663.99
In primer or $759 color matched to your bike. Local price is $1000

I love mine

OSP1340 · Dec 25th, 2007, 08:11 AM

I got a set of HD bags off of Ebay for $135 shipped. All they had was a slight scuff on the one bag.
I use the easy brackets and like the quick on/off of the brackets.

I ended up getting a lay back lic plate bracket from motosport.com for the turn signal relocation.
The bracket allowed the use of the stock turn signal stems and it looks like it'e one piece.

I'll post a pic as soon as I get 5 posts.

cuznjed · Dec 26th, 2007, 11:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by OSP1340 View Post

I got a set of HD bags off of Ebay for $135 shipped. All they had was a slight scuff on the one bag.
I use the easy brackets and like the quick on/off of the brackets.

I ended up getting a lay back lic plate bracket from motosport.com for the turn signal relocation.
The bracket allowed the use of the stock turn signal stems and it looks like it'e one piece.

I'll post a pic as soon as I get 5 posts.

Hey thanks for the info thats sounds great cant wait to see how they look

cuznjed · Dec 29th, 2007, 10:04 AM

yes I would like to see them, with throw over bags is there anything else I will need to get?

cuznjed · Dec 30th, 2007, 08:26 PM

Thanks rebelbikergal I appreciate it. I will check them out.

OSP1340 · Dec 30th, 2007, 09:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cuznjed View Post

Hey thanks for the info thats sounds great cant wait to see how they look

Here is a pic with the bags on showing the easy brackets.
The thing I like most about them is you don't need a brace under them.

As you can see here with the bags off all you see is the studs that the brackets mount to. no ugly brace left behind.

Idaho John · Dec 30th, 2007, 09:18 PM

cuznjed: if you will look earlier in the forum, I asked about the same questions concerning saddle bags. I eventually decided to purchase some bags from Fox Creek Leathers - they have a series of bags designed for the Dyna series of HD. I really like their quality...just a suggestion. If you are anything like myself, you bought the Bob because of the way it looked and adding a set of permanent bags just didn't do a thing for me, so I went with throw overs. Enjoy your bike!!! And...have a wonderful and safe 2008!

Idaho John

Dec 5th, 2007, 06:43 PM	#2
glider Frozen Account Ride: 07 Road King Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 25,999 My Mood:	Re: Saddle bags??? Quote: Originally Posted by cuznjed View Post I just got an FXDC and love it to death. I am a rookie and have a qustion about good saddle bags (durable), mounting hardware needed, and if I have to move my turn signals or not? These questions may sound stupid but I am a beginner cuznjed There's a bunch of options when it comes to bags from hard bags from the MOCO to throw over bags to permanent mounts so the question of the turn signals depends on your choice of bags. I would say most likely they would need to be repositioned with a kit.

Dec 5th, 2007, 06:52 PM	#3
cuznjed Community Star Ride: 2008 Dyna FXDC Join Date: Nov 4th, 2007 Location: Lees Summit, Missouri Posts: 581 My Mood:	Re: Saddle bags??? Quote: Originally Posted by DarkKnight View Post Matt, the only stupid question is the one you don't ask because of looking silly. Don't worry about it. I'm a fellow "newbie" to the whole riding scene, and the folks here at HDT have been an invaluable resource. I'm sure someone's going to be able to give you the answers you're looking for. I forgot, what year is your bike? That'll make it easier to answer your questions. I don't think you'll have to move the turn signals... but the hardware and such, you'll have to wait until someone more techy checks in (most likely our resident guru Glider... the man's a fount of knowledge). Good Luck! Hey thanks darknight and glider, I appreciate your time

Dec 6th, 2007, 12:15 AM	#4
Not Very PC R.I.P Ride: Fast SuperGlides Join Date: Apr 17th, 2007 Location: We live in my mind Posts: 528 My Mood:	Re: Saddle bags??? Quote: Originally Posted by cuznjed View Post I just got an FXDC and love it to death. I am a rookie and have a qustion about good saddle bags (durable), mounting hardware needed, and if I have to move my turn signals or not? These questions may sound stupid but I am a beginner cuznjed If you go with hard bags you will have to move your turn signals. If you get the hard bag kit from HD through M&M Cycle it has the relocation kit with it and the bags are very nice http://www.mandmcycles.com/homepage.htm for part # 90126-00A Harley Davidson $663.99 In primer or $759 color matched to your bike. Local price is $1000 I love mine __________________ "It's just a tool box, you pick the tool for the job". "Myself I like the ol' 1911 45." (Sam, Ronin) "I know because I've still got the shovel" (Man who knew the real story)

Dec 25th, 2007, 08:11 AM	#5
OSP1340 New Family Ride: 2007 DYNA Street Bob Join Date: Sep 19th, 2007 Posts: 7	Re: Saddle bags??? I got a set of HD bags off of Ebay for $135 shipped. All they had was a slight scuff on the one bag. I use the easy brackets and like the quick on/off of the brackets. I ended up getting a lay back lic plate bracket from motosport.com for the turn signal relocation. The bracket allowed the use of the stock turn signal stems and it looks like it'e one piece. I'll post a pic as soon as I get 5 posts.

Dec 26th, 2007, 11:46 AM	#6
cuznjed Community Star Ride: 2008 Dyna FXDC Join Date: Nov 4th, 2007 Location: Lees Summit, Missouri Posts: 581 My Mood:	Re: Saddle bags??? Quote: Originally Posted by OSP1340 View Post I got a set of HD bags off of Ebay for $135 shipped. All they had was a slight scuff on the one bag. I use the easy brackets and like the quick on/off of the brackets. I ended up getting a lay back lic plate bracket from motosport.com for the turn signal relocation. The bracket allowed the use of the stock turn signal stems and it looks like it'e one piece. I'll post a pic as soon as I get 5 posts. Hey thanks for the info thats sounds great cant wait to see how they look

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Dec 29th, 2007, 10:04 AM	#7
cuznjed Community Star Ride: 2008 Dyna FXDC Join Date: Nov 4th, 2007 Location: Lees Summit, Missouri Posts: 581 My Mood:	Re: Saddle bags??? yes I would like to see them, with throw over bags is there anything else I will need to get?

Dec 30th, 2007, 08:26 PM	#8
cuznjed Community Star Ride: 2008 Dyna FXDC Join Date: Nov 4th, 2007 Location: Lees Summit, Missouri Posts: 581 My Mood:	Re: Saddle bags??? Thanks rebelbikergal I appreciate it. I will check them out.

Dec 30th, 2007, 09:11 PM	#9
OSP1340 New Family Ride: 2007 DYNA Street Bob Join Date: Sep 19th, 2007 Posts: 7	Re: Saddle bags??? Quote: Originally Posted by cuznjed View Post Hey thanks for the info thats sounds great cant wait to see how they look Here is a pic with the bags on showing the easy brackets. The thing I like most about them is you don't need a brace under them. As you can see here with the bags off all you see is the studs that the brackets mount to. no ugly brace left behind.

Dec 30th, 2007, 09:18 PM	#10
Idaho John Start The Engine Ride: 2008 Dyna Street Bob Join Date: Sep 10th, 2007 Location: Payette, Idaho Posts: 31 My Mood:	Re: Saddle bags??? cuznjed: if you will look earlier in the forum, I asked about the same questions concerning saddle bags. I eventually decided to purchase some bags from Fox Creek Leathers - they have a series of bags designed for the Dyna series of HD. I really like their quality...just a suggestion. If you are anything like myself, you bought the Bob because of the way it looked and adding a set of permanent bags just didn't do a thing for me, so I went with throw overs. Enjoy your bike!!! And...have a wonderful and safe 2008! Idaho John

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