No problem. Space them farther out, I use 2x3 mahogany scrap salvaged from an old packing crate.. Drill the wood to match the fender holes, then drill the bag backs to match the wood. Through bolt the entire mess together and it's good to go. But, I run Saddleman bags with hard bag inserts. If you have soft bags, add some 1/8" luan or similar doorskin to the rear panel to stiffen them up.

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If you are going to walk into a regular lumber place or Lowe's/Home Depot I'd recommend Cedar if you are going to use wood ShovelBum, it's the best bang for your buck as far as weather resistant, durable, light and not too expensive.

Are you goin to Americade or Laconia?

Well I ended up getting just an AGM batt mostly because the regular LAF was special order, Three parts stores later I found one that I could have for the next day. Put her in and Thump, Thump, Thump! SHE IS ALIVE!!!! Took her out for a little ride and... wow! Its a little torquey! Loved the ride. Still need to get a front tire (incase any of you have one sitting around that is a reasonably soft compound I have a shinko on the back) Because the Cheng Shin that is on there is so far beyond hard that it doesnt handle quite the way I had hoped. Never had a bike that understeered before!.
We took her over to Laconia Bike week on friday. My boyfriends bike is currently down, we have to do a head gasket so atleast we both got there on two wheels but she was "cozy" not really the bike I would want for doubles!

Thank you all for all the help with this little project, Although she still needs some more work to be where I want it to be she runs!

Nope he has a 1984 Kawasaki GPZ750 Turbo, He has this thing for turbos, turbo bike, turbo car. I was gonna mount a hair drier on my bike so that he would like it better! Its not a bad bike, but I cant ride it cause its too tall for me. He loves that thing more than me I think. Bought it before I was born, Almost creapy but then I realize how much I would love a 36 chevy pickup! Then its all good!

I like the rake angle and the longer trail. Thats what makes it a cruiser.

80/90 or 90/90-19 is less than $30, plus shipping. Stock 100/90 is usually around $30-35 if you stay with Shinko or Duro.  The bike does steer a touch lighter with a 90/90 than the 100/90, and the 90/90 is a better fit with the scrawny stock hoop.

Have to swap both my tires out this year. Dunlop Qualifier rear 140/90-15 (close out for $36, normal price $126) and a 90/90-19 front, brand unknown. Vintage style semi-ribbed tire. Would prefer a 130/90-15 but couldn't beat the price on the Dunlop, and no great loss when I lace the rear hub to a 16" hoop later (better tire selection in 16 than in 15).

I shop for close out tires, pretty much exclusively. They were that low a couple months ago when I was looking. It kinda helps that I'm in the next day delivery zone for a couple major parts retailers... Look at oddball/off brands.

$60 shipped works out about right for a non-close out, non-premium tire.

If my front cheapy doesn't hold up to the roads down here, I'm going with a Dunlop 404. 44k miles in 18 months on a set of 80/90-21F and 150/80-16 rears, on a much more aggressive bike. And the tires had close to 50% tread left.