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[mrmagloo]

$260 for the bracket? Whoa!

I have to say, they look pretty good on the Fat Boy as the mounts blend into the chrome. However, I think it looks a little cheezy on the Deuce.

Also, seems rather counter-intuitive not use the HD Deuce bags in the pic, and use some generic deals? I then looked at the fitment chart, and they highlight what to use when installing Heritage Bage on a Deuce, but bot the Deuce bags?

I dunno, seems they've got a good idea, just need to pull it together a bit for the Deuce. I'd rather drill out the stock studs than permanently mount that drop bracket.

[Stoney]

I think this company is out of Chicago,Il. I think they sell all the bags you see in the pictures also. I really like mine and when the bags are off you really dont notice the fender brackets but my arms are chrome . If I had painted like on your bike I would agree they might look bad unless painted to match.

[mrmagloo]

I do like the concept of a quick release, but there's got to be a more elegant way?

[WFP]

Not bad but I just am not sure it is for me...I would very seldom need the bags on and to be honest, I do feel it takes something away from the smooth chrome...



/Bill

[mrmagloo]

I could live with something like this. (kind of rough I know).  Just drill and tap and imho, I could live with this, even on my painted version.

[WFP]

Concur!

I could live with something like this. (kind of rough I know).  Just drill and tap and imho, I could live with this, even on my painted version.

[tedsbigride]

I installed BOSS Bags, which are readily removable, on my 03-FXSTDSE and they worked great on my recent 12K mile road trip. They come with a bracket that mounts under the fender and the bags attach with air hose style couplings. Other views can be found on my trip site www.tedsbigride.com or directly at bossbags.com. They are not cheap, but they are really top quality. OBTW, I have no vested interest in this company. 

[mrmagloo]

Ted,

Nice to see you made it back OK. That must have been one hell of a trip. My fanny is smarting just thinking of it. 200 miles on mine, and I'm about done!

Do you have any picks of the remaining hardward on the bike witht he bags removed?

TIA!

[ice6900]

Ted that bike sure is loaded my friend! You sure dont travell lite

[tedsbigride]

Just took some photos. I have the optional chrome bullet caps over the shafts that hold on the bags. The BOSS site also has pics and info. Cheers.

[mrmagloo]

Thanks!

[SE-deuced]

Hey, McGloo,
Did you ever decide on your bags and mountings?  I actually bought both the Easy Brackets DUC set and the factory brackets to mount my 03 anniversary badged Harley Leather bags on my Deuce.  I ended up using the factory setup (non removeable) and relocated the turn signals.  I liked the narrower sleeker look.  Anyway I have the EasyBrackets set complete unopened in the box if you are interested.
PM me if you are
John

[mrmagloo]

Thanks for thinking of me SE-Deuced.  I just don't like the cluttered look so I'm just sticking with the set up I have.  Also, I'm actually entertaining getting a SEUC so investing further in the Deuce is going to screech to a halt.