Excellent video, very clear. I have a 2013 1200 C and installed the same saddle bags. Very happy with them. It would be nice if they were easily removable for cleaning, servicing the bike. Otherwise they work well, look like they belong on the bike.
@@lanarkwanderer Thank you for the kind words. I haven’t updated this video to include information about the wear. I’ll take this opportunity to do so! I rode to Sturgis with these in 2023 in all day downpours and overnight downpours. The leather definitely bubbled up when wet and some water getting inside, but considering the amount of rain at high speeds, I can’t complain. Once dried they smoothed out for the most part. I have traveled cross country with only my little leather bags I replaced with these, so I was beyond thrilled with the functionality of these bags, they are awesome! I agree, they look like they belong on the bike.
I haven’t had any water get in yet. haven’t been through any downpours, but have washed it a few times. I’ve had them on for a year now and LOVE them! Thank you!
When you disconnect the shock you are able to jack the bike up, which raises the fender. This is how you clear the tire to get the bolt through and a wrench on to tighten.
Bags look really good, thanks for the video
Thanks James! I love the bags! Only wish I wouldn’t have waited so long so get them.
Excellent video, very clear. I have a 2013 1200 C and installed the same saddle bags. Very happy with them. It would be nice if they were easily removable for cleaning, servicing the bike. Otherwise they work well, look like they belong on the bike.
@@lanarkwanderer Thank you for the kind words. I haven’t updated this video to include information about the wear. I’ll take this opportunity to do so! I rode to Sturgis with these in 2023 in all day downpours and overnight downpours. The leather definitely bubbled up when wet and some water getting inside, but considering the amount of rain at high speeds, I can’t complain. Once dried they smoothed out for the most part. I have traveled cross country with only my little leather bags I replaced with these, so I was beyond thrilled with the functionality of these bags, they are awesome! I agree, they look like they belong on the bike.
Good video. Thank you for sharing.
I’m about to get these myself, are they water proof though ? Awesome vid btw
I haven’t had any water get in yet. haven’t been through any downpours, but have washed it a few times. I’ve had them on for a year now and LOVE them! Thank you!
@@ridersinfo3653 awesome sauce !! Very much appreciate the response
How did you tighten the bolts down? Were you able to get under the fender?
When you disconnect the shock you are able to jack the bike up, which raises the fender. This is how you clear the tire to get the bolt through and a wrench on to tighten.