Update:
Well, I managed to get the entire kit installed finally!
However, while riding 2 up this past weekend, a design flaw with the rear bag guards reared it's ugly head. It confirmed my fears.
After getting the rear's installed, and looking underneath at them, I noticed they actually wind up over the top of the 2 upper swingarm braces.
Now, unloaded and on the centerstand, they are about 5" above them. But, it did make me wonder if there would be a suspension clash, once the suspension is compressed with weight, and working up and down.
Turns out, they do collide!
They clear fine if only riding solo, but not 2up.
Once we felt the rear bottoming out, I stopped and adjusted the rear preload.
But, it did not help.
I now have some small rub places on the bikes swingarm braces.
So, I have notified them of the design flaw, and they have agreed to refund the money, and will start immediately to redesign them. Once they have the problem resolved, they'll send me out a new set.
I sent them pics of the situation, and the paint damage to my suspension parts.
So... For now, I'm removing the bag guards, and waiting to get my next revised set.
I'll update with pics once I get the next set installed.
I will add, they took the news very well, showed good concern, promptly responded to me once they received my email and pics, promptly offered a refund, and got to work to correct the issue.
Can't ask more than that from any company, IMHO.
Stay tuned... More to follow.
Bob