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[kiwihog]

Anyone know if the stretched saddlebags on the new roadglides hold more than the standard bags having a dispute with a buddy HD website shows volume @ 2.26 cu ft for both 2011 fltruse and fltrxse he insists they are bigger anyone seen em in person?? HD accessory stretched bag bottoms say they have extra storage space

[GregKhougaz]

The stretched bags do you have more interior volume.  It is not significant, however.  If you search online, I believe you can find a toolkit designed to fit in the very bottom extra space.

[JCZ]

Hex Pro hex head wrenches sit down in there very nice, as well as Hex Star (torx)...... http://www.hexpro.net/

My Cruz tools, if folded right, fit down in that recessed area pretty well, also....  http://www.cruztools.com/products/kitshd.html

[spydglide]

Hex Pro hex head wrenches sit down in there very nice, as well as Hex Star (torx)...... http://www.hexpro.net/

My Cruz tools, if folded right, fit down in that recessed area pretty well, also....  http://www.cruztools.com/products/kitshd.html

Is the max. weight limit still 8-10lbs?  They need to strengthen the brackets if they're gonna add more space for tools, etc.  spyder

[JCZ]

Is the max. weight limit still 8-10lbs?  They need to strengthen the brackets if they're gonna add more space for tools, etc.  spyder

Been riding baggers since 89......you mean there's a weight limit?   I probably remove 40 or 50 lbs. of those tools ya think?

Ya think there's a weight limit on the luggage racks, too?
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=40248.msg620123#msg620123 

[spydglide]

Been riding baggers since 89......you mean there's a weight limit?   I probably remove 40 or 50 lbs. of those tools ya think?

Ya think there's a weight limit on the luggage racks, too?
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=40248.msg620123#msg620123 

That rear fender will hold hundreds of pounds of weight....not so with the saddlebags.  I've replaced more than one broken bracket...and they ain't cheap either.   har.  spyder

[JCZ]

That rear fender will hold hundreds of pounds of weight....not so with the saddlebags.  I've replaced more than one broken bracket...and they ain't cheap either.   har.  spyder

I thought you were joking.  I guess I should count my lucky stars. 

I mean I know that they had a weight limit (I thouht it was 15 lbs.) and I know that I've often exceeded that greatly and rode all over this country like that but I've never had anything break.  When touring, I always load the heaviest into the saddle bags, no matter what it is.....and the light stuff in the tour pack and on top.

Now watch, I'll probably break something going over to the bay area to Jim's tomorrow.  If I do, I'm sending you the bill.

[charles05663]

That rear fender will hold hundreds of pounds of weight....not so with the saddlebags.  I've replaced more than one broken bracket...and they ain't cheap either.  har.  spyder

Seeing some of the chicks that ride on the back of the bikes I would figured that one out too...

[spydglide]

When touring, I always load the heaviest into the saddle bags, no matter what it is.....and the light stuff in the tour pack and on top.

Now watch, I'll probably break something going over to the bay area to Jim's tomorrow.  If I do, I'm sending you the bill.

They may have improved the brackets on the newer ones like yours JC, but mine have been breaking in the little bend on the bottom right next to the fender.  You can see the crack if you look closely from the rear w/o taking anything off.  I also carry way too much heavy stuff down low since it handles better that way....but, I'm trying to do better ($$$$) Cut back on the tools & ammo.    har.  spyder