Thursday, January 23, 2014

Factors to Consider When Shopping for Softail Saddlebags



If you own a Harley-Davidson Softail, chances are you would love to take it on a ride and be on the road every possible time that you can. These bikes, however, have limited storage space where you can place your personal stuff or tools. Even the most tough-looking biker would need a place to put his change of clothes in. A quick solution for this is to attach a softail saddlebag in your smooth ride.

Do not worry, softail saddlebags will in no way interfere with the amazing design of your Harley-Davidson. These saddlebags come in various styles that will even complement your personal style. For instance, if you love wearing studded leather jackets, then you and your ride will look great together if you attach a studded saddlebag on your bike as well. If you are the low-profile type of guy (or gal), there are also softail saddlebags that come with a smooth leather finish, so that it can discreetly meld with your bike’s design. Brown or black, buckled or not, shiny or matte, leather or hard metal – these are all available and it is all up to you to pick what goes best for your motorcycle and your personality.

Aside from the many styles, softail saddlebags are also available in many sizes. Just assess your needs to find the perfect one for you. If you are on the road most of the time, you might want to go for the extra large saddlebags. They will be able to contain all your personal belongings and anything else that you may need during your rides. 

There are basically two types of softail saddlebags, the fixed-mount and the detachable type. More people prefer the latter one because it lets them remove the saddlebag and carry it with them like an ordinary piece of luggage. All you need to do is pull the locking handle located inside the bag and you can then easily remove it. This type of saddlebag will not leave a bulky hardware protruding on the sides of your motorcycle as well, so everything will still look sleek and clean. With detachable softail saddlebags, you no longer have to go through so much trouble of unscrewing bolts if you want to clean your saddlebags. 

Are you worried about losing your belongings while you leave your motorcycle parked? Well, you really should not. Most saddlebags nowadays have a locking system. For those who prefer fixed-mount saddlebags, this is a feature that you would want to have so that you can enjoy peace of mind even if you leave your things outside. 

You also do not have to worry about damaging the finish of your motorcycle once you affix the brackets that come with the saddlebags. Manufacturers know just how precious your rides are to you, which is why they make sure that they only come with the right accessories to match specific models. All you have to do is tell them the model of your motorcycle, so that they can provide the right mounting kit for you.

Softail saddlebags come in a range of prices, depending on the make, style, and type. With the many choices to choose from, it will not be hard to find one that will fit right in your budget.

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