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[YELLOWBIRD]

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]

Here's one.  Let's Roll

[YELLOWBIRD]

LET'S ROLL,

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


Scoot looks good too!

YELLOWBIRD

[Dan_Lockwood]

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]

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]

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]

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]

    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]

Here is mine on my 2009 SERG. 

[bandit]

my 2009 FLTRSE3

[BostonboyDH]

       2009 WITH BLACK GUARDS!!!

[LETS_ROLL]

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]

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]

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

[td119]

One last view