I absolutely think the look is grand... here's my fear. Every now and again I lay the bike down... stupid move on my part. Happened the other day started the bike on a smooth garage floor, and walked away... a minute later it was on its side. If it were not for the guards, I'd have had a mess. Any way to do something like this and protect the bags from a soft lay down... I know, don't lay it down. Reality is I have and I will probably do it again. Made a slow u turn on a gravel road, looked down... stupid, and the bike went down. No one was hurt and nothing but a scuff on the guard. I've watched the DVD and I know what I am supposed to do-- so please spare me the lecture.... serious question... how do i protect those bags if I do the mods... Again I'd do it in a heartbeat if there someway to protect me from my own stupidity. I guess I could put training wheels on...