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[Switchblade]

I am not sure if I would call it tacky but it does take away a little from the great lines of the bike.  I have that same issue, no place to carry anything.  I have a tool bag sitting around that I have thought about using but haven

[psycho]

I guess I can see when the Deuce is a second (or third) bike in your stable, keeping the lines of the bike might be worth while--certainly maximizes the cool look of the bike. Certainly, that tool bag doesn't really violate the lines that much (To not violate at all, it would have to be triangular in shape to conform to the frame).

However, when the Deuce is your only bike (such as mine), I can certainly justify the addition of saddle bags, t-bags, sissy bars with luggage racks etc. when they work with how you ride the bike. The Victory motorcycles blend the sporty look with functionality. I've referred to those bikes as I have thought of saddle bags for my bike. Change the look--sure--from cool to distinguished!

Keep your bike pure until function becomes more important.

[WFP]

Psycho,

Yeah, I'm lucky to have two bikes, three if you include my wife's.

[WFP]

OK, bag moved to Riser...this one is growing on me and may not rub the Headlamp nacelle as I thought it would:

[110tHunDer]

Oh, yeah, good change!  Should be easier to get to, too!

[naitram]

looks much better  [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

[psycho]

Alright, I admit, it looks better. I'm beginning to like how leather bags soften up the look on chromed out bikes. I was thinking about getting a fork bag as well. Wasn't really sure where to put it. Guess now I do! Honestly though, I have no clue what I'd put in it? Just kinda want to put some bags on the bike.  [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

[JCZ]

Alright, I admit, it looks better. I'm beginning to like how leather bags soften up the look on chromed out bikes. I was thinking about getting a fork bag as well. Wasn't really sure where to put it. Guess now I do! Honestly though, I have no clue what I'd put in it? Just kinda want to put some bags on the bike.

[naitram]

the fork bag on my softail carries a disc brake lock, sunglass case cell phone and pager while i'm riding

[Road_Hog]

WFP, good move on the relocation...looks great...when I had my 02' deuce (before I found out I couldn't pay for two after getting a SERK), my bag was on the risers as well...Instead of the saddlebags, I went with a luggage rack and t-bag.

[WFP]

OK, thanks for all your help...bag will stay on the risers...but I will still watch for any signs of rubbing.

[SixtySeven]

WFP,

Had the same challenge on my BigDog. Bike has great lines and lots of rake. Didn't want to ruin "the look", but needed to carry night glasses and disc lock so I bought a pouch like yours. Have had it on the risers for about a year with little to no visible marks on top of the headlight where it rides. However, did learn to keep my night glasses in a carry case after the disk lock did a number on the lenses...

[WFP]

67,

Thanks...another thing that ruins lenses is fiberglass...those lower fairing pouches on our bikes will do it...cases need ther also.

I use el cheapo wrap glasses buying them by the dozen.

/Bill

[skull]

WFP,

Is that a Harley fork bag?  I like the look of it.  I have been  trying to find one that suits my liking but no luck so far.  

I am in the same boat, need a place to put my phone and spare glasses, etc...  That Jesse James talk of "if I can't fit it in my pockets, it gets left behind" is much better when there is a van following him everywhere with an entire tool assortment, change of clotes, food, etc.  

I agree with most, if the Deuce is your only bike, you need to add some practicality to it.

Skull

[WFP]

skull...yes, I think it is the 8" version of this TOOLBAG for the WideGlide

Glasses, allen wrench and disk lock fit perfect

/Bill