Stretched Saddle Bags

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  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    6 years ago
    Quoting DocGreen on 05 Aug 2018 10:29 PM

    looking good TJU - best colour also, although I'm biased

    DocGreen

    Owning a red bike myself......i have to agree. LOL
  • steelo
    steelo
    6 years ago
    Hey TJU. Bike and pipes look sensational. How do you find the noise from the pipe?
  • TJU
    TJU
    6 years ago
    Thanks guys for the comments ... Really appreciate it ... I know I haven't had any parts hand made or customized on this build but there is still a lot of research as what is going to fit and work with other components  ...  and of course the big one ... A Bloody Bucket Load of Money , Lol .
    Some of my Jap bike riding mates were surprised I didn't go for Harleys Favorite color , Black ... I reckon there are a lot more different color Harleys these days .

    Steelo ... Noise wise I don't mind them ... Don't get me wrong , they do have a bark to them , but all my bikes have been loud ... I don't reckon these are as loud as the Freedoms I had on my Twin Cam and so far the Wife hasn't complained and I reckon she would cop most of the noise .

    Now for the longer fender and bag blades and it will be time to find another area to spend my hard earned on... In between rides of course .
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    6 years ago
    Quoting TJU on 06 Aug 2018 03:54 AM

    Thanks guys for the comments ... Really appreciate it ... I know I haven't had any parts hand made or customized on this build but there is still a lot of research as what is going to fit and work with other components  ...  and of course the big one ... A Bloody Bucket Load of Money , Lol .

    Some of my Jap bike riding mates were surprised I didn't go for Harleys Favorite color , Black ... I reckon there are a lot more different color Harleys these days .

    Steelo ... Noise wise I don't mind them ... Don't get me wrong , they do have a bark to them , but all my bikes have been loud ... I don't reckon these are as loud as the Freedoms I had on my Twin Cam and so far the Wife hasn't complained and I reckon she would cop most of the noise .

    Now for the longer fender and bag blades and it will be time to find another area to spend my hard earned on... In between rides of course .

    Never knew HD had black bikes in the color options.......lol
  • Bucky15
    Bucky15
    6 years ago
    TJU, that’s looking nice mate. 
    Well thought out improvements. 
    Bucky
  • TJU
    TJU
    6 years ago
    Thanks Bucky .... Appreciate the kind words .
    Still feels like Xmas in July , even though I am paying for the presents , Lol ... the Stretched fender turned up today ... Looks as good as the Bags ... I reckon they must have had 1 in stock because the Bags took 4 weeks to turn up ... The fender only took 9 days ... I'm happy either way ... I know what I'm doing this week ... Ye Ha .


  • steelo
    steelo
    6 years ago
    They look brilliant! Would you think about fairing lowers at some time in the future. I think that would really set it off.
  • TJU
    TJU
    6 years ago
    Always a possibility with my addiction to spending money , Lol ... The next thing on the wish list is the brilliant stitched inners the same company makes ... There's enough room in the extended sections of the Bags to put some tools , wet gear and other assorted things and if I don't put some sort of liner in there I reckon over time it would be possible to do some sort of damage .
    The big issue I have is should I get the Stretched side covers ... They look really trick and totally cover that front section that will stand out a bit more now ...  but as mentioned previously in this thread my problem is the Wife's lovely feet ... Will see how she goes .
  • Chaser
    Chaser
    6 years ago
    Quoting paulybronco on 01 Aug 2018 06:50 AM

    Looks cool, Stanwell tops photo?

    Sure is!
  • TJU
    TJU
    6 years ago

    Well , finely finished ... For now at least ... Lol ... So that's Stretched Bags , Stretched fender , Skid plates and still coming some Red Stitched moulded bag liners , all from Advan Black .
    Contrast Cut Bag lids hinge covers from Harley Davidson .

    Tri Bar light from Custom Dynamics ... Running and Brake light .

    Bag Blade lights from Ciro3d ... Red Running lights and Red  Brake lights and Amber flashing indicator lights ... These things are amazingly bright ... Only 10 mil wide ... Tried to upload a small Video of them working but didn't work ... Not sure if it is me or my phone  ... Probably me .


    Still undecided about Stretched side covers ... Will wait for a bit and enjoy what I have for awhile .

    Some 6" Paul Yaffe Monkey Sport Bars are the next thing on the wish list but no one seems to have any ... Bagger Nation aren't replying to email and Revzilla don't have any in stock ... Plenty of higher bars but have 9" Chiseled bars on now and would like to try a lower set ... Will have to do for now .


  • Jayman6
    Jayman6
    6 years ago
    Quoting TJU on 11 Aug 2018 05:26 AM


    Well , finely finished ... For now at least ... Lol ... So that's Stretched Bags , Stretched fender , Skid plates and still coming some Red Stitched moulded bag liners , all from Advan Black .

    Contrast Cut Bag lids hinge covers from Harley Davidson .

    Tri Bar light from Custom Dynamics ... Running and Brake light .

    Bag Blade lights from Ciro3d ... Red Running lights and Red  Brake lights and Amber flashing indicator lights ... These things are amazingly bright ... Only 10 mil wide ... Tried to upload a small Video of them working but didn't work ... Not sure if it is me or my phone  ... Probably me .


    Still undecided about Stretched side covers ... Will wait for a bit and enjoy what I have for awhile .

    Some 6" Paul Yaffe Monkey Sport Bars are the next thing on the wish list but no one seems to have any ... Bagger Nation aren't replying to email and Revzilla don't have any in stock ... Plenty of higher bars but have 9" Chiseled bars on now and would like to try a lower set ... Will have to do for now .


    Looks epic mate. I do like the look of the Paul Yaffe 6” bars. Well done & enjoy.
  • Baloffski
    Baloffski
    6 years ago
    Well fuck me , if that aint one a the best arses I seen , for a motorcycle. Well done with your plan TJU. 
    Very impressive Road Glider, actually a beautiful looking bike.
    Now that is beautiful, ohh ohh, this computer is dying, typical.... 
  • TJU
    TJU
    6 years ago
    Another small addition to the Stretched Bags ... Some nicely Red Stitched , soft leather inners ... There are 4 colors I believe , Red ones went well with my paint work .
    Turned inside out to give you all an idea ... Very flexible but with the stitching in the right place to mould perfectly to the inside of the Bags .
    Comes with heaps of Velcro to attach to inside of bags and material on inners but don't think I will use it just yet ... They fit so well I just use the Clamps / Bolts that attach bags to bike and hey presto .
  • Jayman6
    Jayman6
    6 years ago
    That’s a nice finishing touch mate. 
  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    6 years ago
    Quoting TJU on 15 Aug 2018 01:48 PM

    Another small addition to the Stretched Bags ... Some nicely Red Stitched , soft leather inners ... There are 4 colors I believe , Red ones went well with my paint work .
    Turned inside out to give you all an idea ... Very flexible but with the stitching in the right place to mould perfectly to the inside of the Bags .
    Comes with heaps of Velcro to attach to inside of bags and material on inners but don't think I will use it just yet ... They fit so well I just use the Clamps / Bolts that attach bags to bike and hey presto .

    Does finnish the bags off. Are they able to be closed to allow you to use them as a soft suitcase like the HD ones? 
  • TJU
    TJU
    6 years ago
    Thanks guys ... Sadly no lid or cover to use as a carry case Pauly , but I reckon someone with a bit of Sewing expertise could whip something up .
    I have the HD inner carry bags so will see if they fit .
  • TJU
    TJU
    6 years ago
    Have verified that my HD carry bag inners / suit cases fit no worries at all with the Advan Black stiched inners in as well ... what i have done is use the extended area in both bags for my wet weather gear in one side and tools and couple of other things in other side which then frees up space in carry bags when doing our overnighters and get aways . 
  • TJU
    TJU
    5 years ago

    Right then , the next installment ... Custom Dynamics have come out with a Rear Indicator Eliminator kit , works for Late model Road Glides , Street Glides and Road Kings i believe , and possibly the Heritage models but not totally sure ... Chrome or Gloss Black ... really cleans up rear end ... comes with backing plate that mounts exatly to OEM rear lights mounting bolts ... kit comes with number plate holder that has a Number plate LED light which would be fine as i already have the Bag Blades that do everything ... but of course i just had to go one better and already had the Custom Dynamics 4 in 1 Number Plate holder ... Running , Brakes , Amber Indicators , and of course Number plate light .


    Combining the Bag Blades , the Tri Bar lower light and now the new number plate set up ... it might just help with those inatentive Cage drivers ... Fingers crossed of course .


    Below with the OEM light set up .  


    With the new set up ... apoligies for picture quality .





    But Wait , there`s more ... Now for the Front ... Have gone with the Roadglide Windshield Trim LED lights and Front Turn Single Replacements ... while both have very bright Amber Indicators the also have very bright white Running Lights which again will hopefully stand out in a Cage drivers rear view mirror ... we will see i suspose .

    I think they come in chrome but i believe the Black goes well with my paint work ... moulds in well with the fairing groves . 



    They used to do the turn singles in Black as well but for some reason they only do Chrome now ... both Windshield Trim Lights and new turn singles are very easy to install , plug and play set up .


    With the lights on ... as mentioned , they do make a difference .




    Well i think that should do it for the Lighting side of things ... if anyone is curious they should check out ... Both ... Custom Dynamics and Ciro3D ... both companies have some trick gear .


    Still searching for the Paul Yaffe 6 " Monkey Bars , but in no rush , Burliegh are now doing a 8 inch bar but will only change if i can get down to that 6 inch size ... also possibly might go down the 15 " bigger Arlen Ness Brake Rotors or simurlar ... after that i think , Maybe , Possibly , that could be it for the 17 Road Glide Mods ... but not making any promises , Lol .

  • paulybronco
    paulybronco
    5 years ago
    Looks good
  • walka
    walka
    5 years ago
    I like it 
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