tc88 said:
Okay TC, I took some pictures but they came out kinda dark and smaller than I thought they would.
My bags are "Ironbags". The are fairly large for Dyna bags which is what I like. They require relocation of the turn signals but on my FXDS they already were on the rear fender. The kits to relocate them there are not very expensive though.
The bags are leather with a hard fiberglass(?) backing that is molded around the shocks. They have metal reinforcements in the lids between leather layers that keep them from sagging and semi-rigid. There are three holes for the fender strut mounts that will allow you to use the front one and either one of the rear holes. A threaded stud attaches with a nut on the inside of the fender. A hexagon threaded spacer is threaded on the outside stud threads. I chose not to use the spacer and used a standard nut. The bag then goes on the remaining stud length and is secured with washers and nuts on the inside of the bag. The front bottom of the bags have a hole in which a flat bar bracket attaches that bends around behind the shocks and attaches to the frame. I didn't use these because they interfered with the tool pouch on the right side. I think that the bags are well supported with the solid fender strut mounts but since my FXDS had threaded holes in the rear fender for the stock bags, I drilled a hole in the bags for mounting and used a bolt with stainless steel tubing as spacers in each bag, just for a little extra support.
I am very happy with the looks and function with these bags. I had also considered two other bags; Bossbags and Heritage Saddlebags. These two are also pretty large and well made bags. The Bossbags are extremely sturdy and have a lot of options including locks, studs, conchos, extra pouches, quick disconnects, and even detachable wheels so you can pull them through the airport! LOL. Yeah really!
I will try to put the pictures below.
FifthGear
