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[Sun Devil]

Has anyone put the rear saddlebag guard kit on the '10 FLHXSE?
I'd like to protect the saddlebags from a tip over but, I like the clean clean look without the guards.
Guards or no guards, that is the question.

49282-09B Fits '09-later FLHX, FLHXSE, FLTR, FLTRX and FLTRSE3

[Twolanerider]

Rear guards protect more than just the bags.  If you ever lay it down they can help keep the bike off your leg.

[Gone Fishin']

Twolane is right. However, I'd put looks ahead of function ;-).

Ride safely,
Louis

[Hoist!]

A few weeks ago, I was hit and low-sided and slid 100 ft on the RS, and would have destroyed my bike and my legs without it! Both crash guards (F&R) took the whole hit and saved EVERYTHING for me! I'd NEVER ride a Garbage Barge without em!!! Just ask Mike how his bike came out of the same crash without em on his '10 SESG!

Hoist!

[mjb765]

Trying not to think about it.....and the Saddlebag guards that I ordered in Aug finally came in--3 weeks after the accident.  Now they are sitting at home while the bike gets fixed. And yes....I will be ordering a nicer engine guard also!

[110tHunDer]

Trying not to think about it.....and the Saddlebag guards that I ordered in Aug finally came in--3 weeks after the accident.  Now they are sitting at home while the bike gets fixed. And yes....I will be ordering a nicer engine guard also!

Holy crap!   Why did it take that long for saddlebag guards?

[mjb765]

Holy crap!   Why did it take that long for saddlebag guards?

National Back order from the MoCo. They told me I would not get them until the 2nd week in Nov, so I guess they came early.

[Twolanerider]

Twolane is right. However, I'd put looks ahead of function ;-).

Ride safely,
Louis

Both times I've gone down rear guards helped.  One time a little and one time a lot.  And that doesn't count the number of times over the years you might just drop the damn thing and come away without a mark on the bike beecause of them.  Protection has a beauty all its own sometimes.

[fxstbharley2008]

I have got mine or order now.
I think safe is better then sorry.

[JCZ]

I know of several people that have dropped their bikes (will remain anonymous) at slow speed or moving around in dirt, gravel, etc. and dropped their bikes.  The only damage is a very small area on the bottom curve of the rear crash bar and the bottom side of the floor board brackets.

I don't have them on my bike but I do think everybody that's new up to baggers would be smart to run them for at least a couple of years.  

[Sun Devil]

I called my dealer to order the rear saddlebag guards and was told part backordered for another week.  I'm new to CVO and using any forum. This forum is the best place to learn from others and to get a heads up on problems. It's also the best place to get ideas on spending money on "Oh,I must have that". Really, the forum is a valuable resource and we all should make a donation once in a while.

[Wheelsnkeels]

You have to be Killin me!!
Those ugly guards on an FLHX especially an FLHXSE
Sacralege!!!

Should have bought an Ultra?

1 Dont drop it!

2 If you do paint it!

3 Try not to repeat 1

[Trapperdog]

We have a friend that went down 2 years ago without front or rear guards. His speed was minimal and he didn't sustain much road rash but the impact crushed his ankle between the pavement and the primary. He just started to walk without a cane a couple of months ago. I can't help but think that a couple sets of bars would of helped. For me, it's safty and comfort first, looks second. Becides, I'm old and ugly anyway, might as well keep the theme going 

[Wheelsnkeels]

I got the old and Ugly thing going for me!
Anything that makes you more confident is a good thing.

Been down 4 times in the past due to inattentive Cage operators.
Never any serious damage to me. Bikes didn't fair as well. I attribute
most to good luck but learned one thing on dirt bike racing. Get off as it goes
down. Swung my leg over and sat on top of them rode cases as they slid on the pavement.

My son went down and was in a coma for 3 days.

My brother went over the bars and ate pavement on his chest.

In all cases a pipe wuoldn't have done anything to save the damage.

Good insurance is important we did not find out that State Farm motorcycle coverage
limits medical to 1,000.00 until my sons 37,000 bill was
received. I would recommend changing if you had them.

Paint and parts can be replaced but people parts not so easy.

Ride Safe!!!!
MAC

[11]

This is a good time for everyone to read there Motorcycle policy or call there agent/company. The $1000 medical spoken of above is pretty standard because the medical part is very expensive and EVERYONE looks at bottom line before coverage. And suggesting others leave SF because you bought low coverage limits does not seem like a good idea to me. I work in the ins field, not for SF but they are the big boy and have plenty of money and seem willing to spend it as long as you bought what you need. IMO.