Saddleman fender bras

[Dragonrider]

Just wondering if anyone had these on their Tri Glides? Got a pair and seems that they need some streaching to fit.

 

[gadgetz]

The HD ones needed some initial stretching. I noticed you have the fender edge chrome, do the saddleman's fit over the chrome trim because the HD one's do not without some modification.

 

[Dragonrider]

They have clips that are somewhat adjustable, have to re-bend them but you can do it by hand if you need to. That may be why they look strange to me right now.

 

[Malco4]

I just placed the same brand, Saddleman, on my trike a couple of weeks ago. Not impressed with the fit or look. Tight stretch and are loose on the edge. Not a tight fit as shown in pics. The outer edges did not stay wrapped around the corner. Will be getting the Harley brand hopefully a better look and fit.

 

[Dragonrider]

Exactly my thoughts! HD #57892-11 rear fender bra looks almost the same, but not compatible with fender trim. I may just take these apart and remake them myself so they fit right.

 

[GARYD]

I'm not a fan of bras for cars or bikes. I knew a few people in my Vette club that had one on their Vettes. They really messed up their paint jobs. To me they just don't look flattering. I would install the 3M clear paint protector film before doing that. Which I did.

 

[Dragonrider]

Got the 3M film, applied by the dealer, starting to get paint dings where there isn't any film.

 

[Dragonrider]

Well, now I have a rip in the left side bra, guess it didn't like going on a trip. I'll see if their customer service is any good now.

 

[GARYD]

That will be interesting. Keep us informed.

 

[Dragonrider]

To maybe close this up, I bought some Harley fender bras, used. They fit really well, came off a trike that had the chrome trim so went right on. As for the Saddlemens bras, they sent me a replacement set after I sent in some pics of the defective ones, no problem really.

One thing I like about the Saddlemens bra is the clip that fits onto the wheel cutout is a bendable metal covered with leather so you can actually adjust it to fit better over the chrome trim piece.