Protect fender from saddle bags.

[mustang27]

I used some of the rubber mesh material you put on RV counters that stops things from sliding around. Works very well. Also saddle bag brackets that push the bags away from the frame. This was on a softail.

 

[lowrider1963]

I actually found some felt pads at a fabric store I am going to put under my bags. Cheap, and work great.