Lower saddlebag chrome trim or not?

Monkeyman · 05-01-2012, 04:16 PM

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.

recumbentbob · 05-01-2012, 04:18 PM

I think it looks pretty good with it.....

**wolfmil042370** · 05-01-2012, 04:26 PM

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.

**Top Cat** · 05-01-2012, 05:19 PM

I know my opinion usually pisses you off but seeing as you asked I think it looks better without.

**ringadingh** · 05-01-2012, 05:24 PM

Are those HD bags on there?
I'd definately put the rails on, and racks on top of the boxes as well.

cactusjack · 05-01-2012, 05:56 PM

In my humble opinion, the rails are too wide for the HD bags. I say s*can them.

Monkeyman · 05-01-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

I know my opinion usually pisses you off but seeing as you asked I think it looks better without.

An adult opinion never pisses me off.

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

Are those HD bags on there?
I'd definately put the rails on, and racks on top of the boxes as well.

They're off a 2010 FLHTP. Racks won't fit on top. I'm going to swap out the stock hockey pucks for black pop ups but they'll still be in the way. I had thought about it, though. Chrome rails would look good.

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

In my humble opinion, the rails are too wide for the HD bags. I say s*can them.

I agree. Fortunately, the rails are still in great shape.

mobandy78 · 05-01-2012, 06:43 PM

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?

**Top Cat** · 05-01-2012, 06:45 PM

If your not going to use the rails sell them and put the money toward other mods.

rickyboy · 05-01-2012, 07:29 PM

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.

traveler · 05-01-2012, 07:43 PM

Im with Rickyboy,I dont think the harley bags match just my 2 cents

**ringadingh** · 05-01-2012, 08:08 PM

What was wrong with the Nomad sidebags that they needed to be changed?

cactusjack · 05-01-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

An adult opinion never pisses me off.

They're off a 2010 FLHTP. Racks won't fit on top. I'm going to swap out the stock hockey pucks for black pop ups but they'll still be in the way. I had thought about it, though. Chrome rails would look good.

I agree. Fortunately, the rails are still in great shape.

I didn't mean s*can them literally. I know they are still good.

Monkeyman · 05-01-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rickyboy

I don't like the bags.

Fortunately, it's my bike and I like them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ringadingh

What was wrong with the Nomad sidebags that they needed to be changed?

Nothing. I just like the HD bags.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

I didn't mean s*can them literally. I know they are still good.

I know.

Loafer · 05-01-2012, 08:52 PM

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

05-01-2012, 04:16 PM	#1
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	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. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-01-2012, 04:18 PM	#2
recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	I think it looks pretty good with it..... __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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05-01-2012, 04:26 PM	#3
wolfmil042370 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 108	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. __________________ Robert Miller VBA # 02007 VROC # 34707 1999 Vulcan Nomad 1500 Green/Green Vance & Hines Dual Bagger
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05-01-2012, 05:19 PM	#4
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	I know my opinion usually pisses you off but seeing as you asked I think it looks better without. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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05-01-2012, 05:24 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Are those HD bags on there? I'd definately put the rails on, and racks on top of the boxes as well. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-01-2012, 05:56 PM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	In my humble opinion, the rails are too wide for the HD bags. I say s*can them. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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05-01-2012, 06:43 PM	#8
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	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? __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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05-01-2012, 06:45 PM	#9
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	If your not going to use the rails sell them and put the money toward other mods. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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05-01-2012, 07:29 PM	#10
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	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. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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05-01-2012, 07:43 PM	#11
traveler Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sand Mt. Alabama Posts: 187	Im with Rickyboy,I dont think the harley bags match just my 2 cents __________________ Cherish each day that our God has made. Our freedoms are not free! I give thanks to those that pay it for me ! 2002 1500 biege/biege ( Darksider) phattII risers / HD ultra trunk Member #0855
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05-01-2012, 08:08 PM	#12
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	What was wrong with the Nomad sidebags that they needed to be changed? __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-01-2012, 08:52 PM	#15
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	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 __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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