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Santoro Fabworx Heavy Hitter Bag Guards – Harley Performance Bagger Rear Crash Bars
478.95
Protect the Bags. Keep the Lean Angle.
Traditional saddlebag guards can protect your bike—but on a performance bagger, bulky bars can also become the first thing you drag when you start leaning the bike over.
The Santoro Heavy Hitter Bag Guards are built differently.
Designed specifically for performance-oriented Harley Touring builds, the Heavy Hitters provide rear protection while maximizing lean angle, exhaust clearance, and swingarm clearance.
Low bike. Big exhaust. Aggressive riding.
These are bag guards built for the way performance baggers are actually ridden.
Fits 2009–2024 Harley Touring Models
Designed for select 2009–2024 Harley-Davidson Baggers, including:
- Road Glide
- Street Glide
- Road King
- Road Glide Special
- Road Glide Limited
- Road Glide ST
- CVO Road Glide applications
Verify Your Bag Supports Before Ordering
For direct installation, verify that your motorcycle has the appropriate OEM bag supports:
2014+
- Harley-Davidson OEM #90200504
- Harley-Davidson OEM #90200505
2009–2013
- Harley-Davidson OEM #49194-09
- Harley-Davidson OEM #90781-09A
Performance Bagger Protection Without the Bulk
The Heavy Hitter Bag Guards provide protection around the rear of your Harley while maintaining a clean, compact profile.
They're designed to provide:
- Extra lean-angle clearance
- Increased exhaust clearance
- Swingarm clearance with shocks down to 11"
- Protection for your saddlebag area
- Replaceable Delrin sliders
- Aggressive performance-bagger styling
Whether you're building a Road Glide, Street Glide, or Road King, these guards are designed to complement the bike rather than overwhelm it.
⚠️ IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION
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Road Glide & Street Glide
FLTR / FLHX applications require modification of the factory bag support for installation.
Approximately 4 inches must be cut from the bag support to install the rear bar.
More Lean Angle
If you actually ride your bagger, clearance matters.
The Heavy Hitter design gives you additional lean-angle clearance compared with bulky traditional bag protection, making these a natural choice for riders building motorcycles around improved handling and aggressive cornering.
That means you can protect the rear of the motorcycle without adding a massive bar hanging below your bags.
Built Around Performance Exhaust Systems
Running an aftermarket 2-into-1?
The Heavy Hitters are designed with additional exhaust clearance, making them a particularly good match for performance baggers running upgraded exhaust systems.
Works with Lowered Bagger Setups
The Heavy Hitter design provides swingarm clearance for motorcycles running shocks down to 11 inches.
That makes them a strong option for riders who have changed the stance of their Touring bike and need bag protection that works with the rest of the build.
Four Delrin Sliders Included
Each Heavy Hitter setup comes equipped with four Delrin sliders.
These provide replaceable contact points on the guards while adding to the aggressive appearance of the setup.
Included:
- Heavy Hitter Bag Guards
- 4 Delrin sliders
- Mounting hardware
Optional colored Chacho's are also available for riders who want to add a custom accent to the setup.
Black Powder-Coated Finish
The guards come finished in powder-coated black, creating a durable finish that blends naturally into blacked-out Touring and performance bagger builds.
Clean. Functional. Purpose-built.
Made in the USA 🇺🇸
Santoro Heavy Hitter Bag Guards are Made in the USA and backed by a Lifetime Warranty.
For riders building a Harley around American-made performance components, that's an important distinction.
Key Features
- Performance-oriented Harley saddlebag protection
- Extra lean-angle clearance
- Increased exhaust clearance
- Swingarm clearance with shocks down to 11"
- Black powder-coated finish
- Includes four Delrin sliders
- Optional colored Chacho's
- Mounting hardware included
- Designed for 2009–2024 Harley Touring models
- Lifetime warranty
- Made in the USA
Why Choose Heavy Hitter Bag Guards?
A performance bagger is built around balance.
You want protection—but you don't want to sacrifice the clearance you've gained from your suspension, exhaust, or chassis setup.
The Santoro Heavy Hitter Bag Guards give riders a solution specifically designed around that problem.
Instead of treating bag protection like an afterthought, they're designed to work as part of the performance build.
Protect Your Bags Without Neutering Your Build.
Extra lean angle.
Extra exhaust clearance.
Clearance for lowered suspension setups.
Replaceable sliders.
That's what performance bag protection should look like.
FAQ
What Harley models do Santoro Heavy Hitter Bag Guards fit?
They're designed for select 2009–2024 Harley-Davidson Touring models, including Road Glide, Street Glide, and Road King applications. Refer to the complete fitment guide before ordering.
Do Heavy Hitter Bag Guards reduce lean angle?
They're specifically designed to provide extra lean-angle clearance, making them well suited for performance-oriented Touring builds.
Will they work with an aftermarket exhaust?
The Heavy Hitter design provides additional exhaust clearance, making these a strong option for many performance bagger exhaust setups. Exact compatibility should still be verified with your particular exhaust.
Will they work on a lowered Harley?
The guards provide swingarm clearance with shocks down to 11 inches.
Do Road Glide and Street Glide models require modification?
Yes. FLTR and FLHX applications require modification of the bag support. Approximately four inches of the support must be cut for installation of the rear bar.
Are sliders included?
Yes. Four Delrin sliders are included along with the mounting hardware.
Are Santoro Heavy Hitter Bag Guards made in the USA?
Yes. They're Made in the USA and carry a Lifetime Warranty through the manufacturer.