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[gtaboyz]

I have an 11 and upgraded to the 12 speaker lids and amp kit. I still use the factory removeable bags and haven't had any issues. The one thing that I do that is a big help is I keep my tool kit and tuner plug and other items that I don't need to get to in the bottom deep portion of the saddlebag itself. It helps utilize the extra space in the bottom, leaves you more room in the pull outs and keeps them lighter, IMO.

[tlr]

I have an 11 and upgraded to the 12 speaker lids and amp kit. I still use the factory removeable bags and haven't had any issues. The one thing that I do that is a big help is I keep my tool kit and tuner plug and other items that I don't need to get to in the bottom deep portion of the saddlebag itself. It helps utilize the extra space in the bottom, leaves you more room in the pull outs and keeps them lighter, IMO.

Is this what you are referring to?  I like your idea on utlizing the bottom of the bag.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448768120&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374309435400&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374309435400&bmUID=1359632139487&bmLocale=en_US

[Texas Fat Boy]

Is this what you are referring to?  I like your idea on utlizing the bottom of the bag.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448768120&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374309435400&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2534374309435400&bmUID=1359632139487&bmLocale=en_US

I believe he is refering to those canves bags that just pull out, not the link you provided.

I used those carpeted liners on my old standard bags, but they would not work with the new bags with the amp and wires for the speakers.

[gtaboyz]

tlr, Texas Fat Boy is correct, I was referring to using the canvas pull out bags. The liners you posted in the link won't work in our hard saddle bags due to the bottom angle and the amp on the lower rear of the left saddle bag. In the past I have used those inserts that are shown in your link on non CVO bikes but IMO they look good but you loose saddlebag space. What I was referring to was just placing your tool kit, tuner module (which you should always keep with the bike at all times in case you ever break down away from home, the dealer will need the map saved in it) and other smaller flat items directly on the hard floor of the slanted portion of the hard bag. Then, keep all the things you need quick access to in the pull out canvass bags. IMO, I like the canvass bags due to being able to just zip them closed, pull them out and carry away. When I take my bike in for service and have to leave it, I just pull out the bags and all the valuable contents are there vs. trying to empty out all your loose stuff from the hard bag and throwing all your stuff in a garbage bag or cardboard box, just MO! Chip...