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Motorcycle Saddlebags History

Saddlebags are most commonly used to carry luggage on a motorcycle. There are 2 major kinds of motorcycle saddlebags. Throw over saddlebags and hard mount saddlebags. The concept of hard mount saddlebags originated from throw over saddlebags which were used in early 1950 for the first time.

As the motorcycle industry experienced a big boom in 1960 especially after the Vietnam War the motorcycle luggage also evolved. As major motorcycle companies launched bigger and better motorcycle people started traveling farther on there motorcycles. Many riders formed groups and rode cross country and from city to city. The throw over style of saddlebags was soon replaced by a better and more reliable way of carrying luggage.

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Vance and Hines Motorcycle Exhaust / Harley Davidson Sportster / 07-08 Sportster / Shortshots Staggered / Pt # 17219

Welcome to the new Shortshots Staggered, a revolution in blue proof exhaust technology.
Vance & Hines delivers the short, fat, straight pipe look with twin slash cut ends.
Never before has style and performance on this level been available at such an unbeatable value.
Fits 07-08 Sportster.
THIS IS A SPECIAL ORDER ITEM, PLEASE ALLOW 7 TO 10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR DELIVERY.

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