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05-01-2012, 04:16 PM | #1 |
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Lower saddlebag chrome trim or not?
I sort of like it better without as I don't think it looks right with the new bags (looked great with the Nomad bags) but I'd like some other opinions.
The bags are a little crooked but I haven't quite finished the bottoms yet. That'll straighten them out fine. Also, looks like it's about time for a different fender and wider fillers.
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05-01-2012, 04:18 PM | #2 |
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I think it looks pretty good with it.....
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05-01-2012, 04:26 PM | #3 |
I think it looks better off to me they look to wide and the back second trim is off. Those would have looked better on my Bike but i spent a arm and leg and got a set off Ebay about 3 weeks ago.
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05-01-2012, 05:19 PM | #4 |
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I know my opinion usually pisses you off but seeing as you asked I think it looks better without.
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05-01-2012, 05:56 PM | #6 |
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In my humble opinion, the rails are too wide for the HD bags. I say s*can them.
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I agree. Fortunately, the rails are still in great shape.
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05-01-2012, 06:43 PM | #8 |
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They look too big for the bags, in my opinion. I guess I missed the thread where you decided to go to HD bags instead of keeping the Nomad bags?
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05-01-2012, 06:45 PM | #9 |
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If your not going to use the rails sell them and put the money toward other mods.
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05-01-2012, 07:29 PM | #10 |
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I think if you're planning to modify the chrome filler pieces and make them wider the rails will be fine. If not,...I think it looks better without the rails. Having said that and I know you didn't ask,...but .....I don't like the bags. HD or whichever ones they are. But that's just MHO.
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05-01-2012, 07:43 PM | #11 |
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Im with Rickyboy,I dont think the harley bags match just my 2 cents
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What was wrong with the Nomad sidebags that they needed to be changed?
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Fortunately, it's my bike and I like them.
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I know.
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05-01-2012, 08:52 PM | #15 |
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How did the look of the different bags change the side profile of the total bike?
Do you have a photo of the two set ups? I would be interested in seeing the difference. Thanks
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