Accessories
Saddlebags — The Right Choice
Hard vs. soft, mounting.
Harley-validated
Types
- Hard saddlebag: classic Touring, lockable
- Soft leather: cruiser look
- Throw-over: quick, no mounting hardware
- Quick-release vs. bolt-on
Safety & cautions
- A poorly mounted crash bar bends the frame in a tip-over
- Bag overload (>20 lb each) hurts handling
- Too-tall windshield = rain on chest + buffeting
Average US cost (USD)
- Genuine leather saddlebag pair: $300-650
- Harley OEM crash bar: $380-520
- Memphis Shades windshield: $180-340
- Sissy bar + backrest: $250-500
Quick questions
Will a saddlebag get scorched by the exhaust?
Yes if there's no spacer. Use a heat shield or a throw-over with thermal lining.
Where to dig deeper
- Saddlemen
- Memphis Shades
- Kuryakyn