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Choosing the Best Motorcycle Saddlebags by CHRIS JOHNSON APRIL 28 • HOGS AND RAGS RIDE from Fayetteville to Myrtle Beach 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. $50 per entry $30 per additional rider. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society, Shriners Hospitals for Children and Kidsville News. For more information call 818-0458. MAY 5 • OPEN HOUSE AT CAPE FEAR HARLY-DAVIDSON Find out more at www.capefearhd.com. MAY 5 • CINCO DE MAYO at Legend's Pub. Nacho bar at 7 p.m. Prizes and fun. Call 867-2364 for more information. With all the motorcycle saddlebags out there, what sets them apart? great for storing supplies for long trips. From everything like purses, tools, first- aid kits, drinks and snacks to spare helmets and cleaning supplies for your bike. There are so many uses for motorcycle saddlebags, as very few of the necessary items for long trips or even trips to the local supermarket actually fit in the pock- ets of bikers. In addition, there are a few items that should always be carried by bikers, and the pockets won't accommodate them all, but motorcycle saddlebags will. With all the motorcycle saddlebags out there, what sets them apart? There are two main types of motorcycle saddlebags. There are hard mounted motor- cycle saddlebags, and there are throw over motorcycle saddlebags. Hard Mounted Motorcycle Saddlebags For more stability, these hard mounted motorcycle saddlebags are definitely in the lead in this area. In the 1950's a group of bikers drilled holes in their fend- ers to attach the motorcycle saddlebags. This prevented them from flying off and flapping around. After some major motorcycle manufacturers got wind of the new trend, they saw how popular it was among the bikers. Instead of having the bikers drill holes into their fenders, they made mounting for motorcycle saddle- bags. These hard mounted motorcycle saddlebags are now custom on many bikes, and can be added to many more. If you add these hard mounted motor- cycle saddlebags to a package with a new motorcycle, you might end up paying more then you would if you added them yourself. The dealer marks it up when they are adding it to the accessories. Now the question is whether you want hard leather or soft leather. Hard leather provides better protection for your items then the soft leather motorcycle saddlebags because the hard leather would resist any objects bumping into them better then the soft leather motorcycle saddle- bags. These generally have mounting brackets to keep them off the wheels and other vital motorcycle parts. Throw Over Motorcycle Saddlebags The advantage of throw over motorcycle saddlebags is that it is not necessary Motorcycle saddlebags have been around for more then 50 years. They are to make any modifications to the motorcycle, whereas hard mounted motorcycle saddlebags required modifications that have quickly been included by most man- ufacturers. Throw over motorcycle saddlebags are like the name says attached by throwing them over the seat of the motorcycle. Generally they go in front of the signal flasher and over the stocks. Many times these types of motorcycle saddle- bags require removing the seat to install the throw over motorcycle saddlebags. These types of motorcycle saddlebags are generally harder to install, but they are traditional types of motorcycle saddlebags. While the hard mounted motorcycle saddlebags are easier and more sturdy, the throw over motorcycle saddlebags are the motorcycle saddlebags of the original bikers, before the hard mounted motorcycle saddlebags were designed. While some bikers or motorcycle enthusi- asts may be daunted at the thought of the work involved in installing throw over motorcycle saddlebags, some true bikers revel in the ability to work with their hands to make some- thing all their own. CHRIS JOHNSON, via article- base.com. COMMENTS? Editor@ upandcomingweekly.com. 34 UCW APRIL 25 - MAY 1, 2012 MAY 11-20 • MYRTLE BEACH BIKE WEEK SPRING RALLY. Visit www. myrtlebeachbikeweek.com for more information. MAY 18-20 • BIKERS FOR BIKERS FOUNDATION 2ND ANNUAL SPRING RALLY at Shakori Farm, Pittsboro, N.C. Features battle of the bands, winner takes all. Camping and music all weekend. All proceeds benefit injured bikers and needy children. Email roadkill28371@ bikersforbikdersfoundation.com. JUNE 2 • CABANA DAY at Legend's Pub. First bike out at noon. Pool tournament at 7 p.m. Come out for a day of fun. Prizes, auction and food. Call 867- 2364 for more information. PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse group of patriots from every state that come together to honor fallen soldiers at funeral services across the country. Visit www.patriotguard.org for more information. Cinco De Mayo May 5, 2012 Nacho Bar at 7:00 p.m. CABANA DAY June 2, 2012 Call for more information 4624 BRAGG BLVD. Coming Every Week.... 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