The right size saddlebags

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Thought I'd add a pic of the saddle bags and tank bag along with a cortech tail bag on my 14 DLX from last years Men's Fall Trip

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and once I get to my destination on a trip the saddlebags come off and tank bag and tail pack remain

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Maybe a dumb question, sorry, what keeps these soft bags off the shocks? I'm kinda liking these soft bags, maybe leather, but don't know too much about them. Guess I should again drop by my Superdealer and see what Mr. Sloan has and get some intruction on how they mount, trouble is I might spend some money. You know.

I also guess I need to spend the money because I do want to carry a few days worth of clothes and a tablet and charger and a small one person light tent that is designed for motorcycle trips and that means I suppose at least some bags on the side and the tent bag strapped to the seat maybe on top of another seat bag.
...or maybe just a credit card to rent a room.