Topic: Please post photos of your 09's with rear saddlebag guards (Read 5706 times)

YELLOWBIRD · « **on:** April 19, 2012, 08:48:41 PM »

For some reason, I am thinking about adding some rear saddlebag guards to my scoot.

Could you post some pic's of them on? I tried to do a search but no luck. I know I saw a

post awhile back w/ some members adding them to their 09's. Just trying to get a idea

of how they would look.

Anyone w/ a Yellow/slate with them?

Thanks

YELLOWBIRD

LETS_ROLL · « **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2012, 10:00:52 PM »

Here's one. Let's Roll

YELLOWBIRD · « **Reply #2 on:** April 19, 2012, 10:16:39 PM »

LET'S ROLL,

That's what I was looking for! Thanks for the photo.

Scoot looks good too!

YELLOWBIRD

Dan_Lockwood · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2012, 12:20:43 PM »

I'm not trying to be a jerk with this question, but what exactly will they protect?

I see possibly something you might side swipe, but pretty much takes out the rider as well. They're not low enough in the picture to protect the back bottom of the bag if you lay it down. I guess I could see if you had your leg under the bike, but the bag itself would probably cover you there.

Just thought I'd ask.

Thanks

JCZ · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2012, 02:15:22 PM »

Quote from: Dan_Lockwood on April 20, 2012, 12:20:43 PM

I'm not trying to be a jerk with this question, but what exactly will they protect?

I see possibly something you might side swipe, but pretty much takes out the rider as well. They're not low enough in the picture to protect the back bottom of the bag if you lay it down. I guess I could see if you had your leg under the bike, but the bag itself would probably cover you there.

Just thought I'd ask.

Thanks

Dan, I would have thought the same thing. However, my wife's 09 Street Glide has the CVO streatched bags, fender, LED tailights, etc. (so the same as an 09 SERG or a SESG in that regard). She's dropped her bike several times and so far.......knock on wood......no damage to the bags or paint. Now we're talking about while she's stopped or that 5 mph parking lot speed, not at any speed of significance.

Between the floorboard brackets and that rear crash bar.......we're all good.

DSC_0070 by JCZhome, on Flickr

DSC_0013 by JCZhome, on Flickr

5911155838_f7f3f7922e_b by JCZhome, on Flickr

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2012, 02:37:55 PM »

Not only does it protect the bags a bit if you lay the bike down or just simply drop it, but it can make a significant difference as to how badly your leg is damaged in the even of a slide. The bag by itself would be torn off easily...it's just plastic held on by a couple of bolts/fasteners. Would at least help a little in the event of a side collision with a cage.

I actually like the looks with them better than without.

Dan_Lockwood · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2012, 05:26:01 PM »

Quote from: JCZ on April 20, 2012, 02:15:22 PM

Dan, I would have thought the same thing. However, my wife's 09 Street Glide has the CVO streatched bags, fender, LED tailights, etc. (so the same as an 09 SERG or a SESG in that regard). She's dropped her bike several times and so far.......knock on wood......no damage to the bags or paint. Now we're talking about while she's stopped or that 5 mph parking lot speed, not at any speed of significance.

Between the floorboard brackets and that rear crash bar.......we're all good.

DSC_0070 by JCZhome, on Flickr

DSC_0013 by JCZhome, on Flickr

5911155838_f7f3f7922e_b by JCZhome, on Flickr

JCZ, Thanks for the pictures. They do show a slightly better angle of the bag relative to the bar.

I also see you cannot have too many mirrors on a bike....

Does she have the originals setup as wide blind spot mirrors and the two add-ons as regular mirrors?

JCZ · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2012, 06:47:29 PM »

The handlebar mirrors were a temporary thing while she was test riding with a set of Klockwerks Ergo bars. The Ergo bars and the handlebar mirrors are history.

catahoula58 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2012, 08:52:17 PM »

Here is mine on my 2009 SERG.

bandit · « **Reply #9 on:** April 25, 2012, 06:38:52 AM »

my 2009 FLTRSE3

BostonboyDH · « **Reply #10 on:** April 25, 2012, 07:58:15 PM »

2009 WITH BLACK GUARDS!!!

LETS_ROLL · « **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2012, 08:19:36 PM »

Quote from: Dan_Lockwood on April 20, 2012, 12:20:43 PM

I'm not trying to be a jerk with this question, but what exactly will they protect?

I see possibly something you might side swipe, but pretty much takes out the rider as well. They're not low enough in the picture to protect the back bottom of the bag if you lay it down. I guess I could see if you had your leg under the bike, but the bag itself would probably cover you there.

Just thought I'd ask.

Thanks

Dan, I seconds JZ's comments. I've seen a couple of baggers dropped and to my amazement no damage. That's when several years ago I sacrificed the looks for the peace of mind that if I was to drop it, it will protect some. Now if I go down will on the road, all bets are off. Just my dos centavos. Let's Roll

td119 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 25, 2012, 09:38:51 PM »

Here is a side view of the saddlebags guard on my 09SERG and I can tell you they worked

In Oct 2010 I slipped on some wet leafs and the bike went on its side!!!

the guards safe the saddlebag I only had to replace the guard which only cost me $100 insisted of a new bag $:-\$

td119 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 25, 2012, 09:40:24 PM »

Here a top down view and this will give you an idea as to the area they will cover.

td119 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 25, 2012, 09:41:07 PM »

One last view

TN · « **Reply #15 on:** April 26, 2012, 08:39:17 AM »

wouldn't have a bike without them. i use the low profile ones now.

TN

MUFFMAN · « **Reply #16 on:** April 26, 2012, 09:25:49 AM »

Ditto that.

YELLOWBIRD · « **Reply #17 on:** April 27, 2012, 06:29:16 AM »

THANKS FOR ALL THE REPLIES!

Some really good looking scoots posted. I should have mine on next week.

Ride Safe,

YELLOWBIRD

tlr · « **Reply #18 on:** May 04, 2012, 07:10:53 AM »

This, as usual, is a helpful topic. do you think it is better to get the comfort ones or just stay with the full set. I am asking because I want to get these too but don't want my BSR to be uncomfy if the full set somehow makes it more uncomfortable due to bar hitting her leg. Thanks

Big Dog · « **Reply #19 on:** May 04, 2012, 12:55:06 PM »

On my previous 08 RG my BSR had to buy higher length boots to cover the back of her legs because the regular guards bothered the back of them, on my 09, my choice would be putting the lower profile guards on. JMHO

YELLOWBIRD · « **Reply #20 on:** May 07, 2012, 01:06:04 PM »

Thanks again for all the photos of Road Glides with the saddle bag Guards.

Ride Safe,

YELLOWBIRD

8 U UP · « **Reply #21 on:** May 09, 2012, 10:30:40 PM »

The only thing they are good for is to mount a water bottle :nixweiss:

n7543g · « **Reply #22 on:** May 11, 2012, 11:38:27 AM »

They are so helpful, they should have been stock on RG

bobroadglide · « **Reply #23 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:23:31 PM »

I wish they had them stock on a SERG. My foot slipped on the wet garage floor, the day I brought it home. And when I went to lift it up there was no place to grab except the handlebars. I had to get my neighbor help pick it up, only slightly embarrassing. I might just have to check the attic and see if my old (03 RG) bars will work.

NVWLDTHG · « **Reply #24 on:** May 25, 2012, 08:26:30 PM »

Here's another look at the comfort bars.

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