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Old 01-04-2013, 02:28 PM
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I am going to install my brand new bags today and I was wondering for those who have had the bags on for a while, do they rub on the battery box alot...as in through the paint a lot? I know they will rub but I am not trying to go through the clear coat. I was thinking of putting some type of fabirc between the bags and the paint just to be cautious, any input? Thanks!
 
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I have the wrinkle black cover on mine and haven't taken off since I put it on to even notice. I'm sure it is rubbing. If you have a gloss/clear coat finish, it probably wouldn't hurt to put something behind it.
 
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Thanks for the response, I was hoping you would answer it because I stole the idea from your bike, haha. Ya I have the gloss so I am going to put something there. Do you leave it on when you wash your bike? How "water proof" is it?
 
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yep, I don't ever take it off. I use some leather conditioner or saddle soap on it every once in a while. It keeps most water out. Any thing of value I keep in ziplock bags in it.
 
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Those bags are so saggy, I made a backing plate to reinforce the leather, it seemed to work better. I don't recommend it to anyone, it looks good only.
 
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No problems with mine.
 
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Mine are the harder leather ones so I am thinking they should hold up pretty well.
 
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He changed his leather a while back, mines thick as crap and doesnt sag at all
 
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Those bags are so saggy, I made a backing plate to reinforce the leather, it seemed to work better. I don't recommend it to anyone, it looks good only.
I read somewhere that they have been making them thicker for some time now. The newer versions have been a success.

I ordered a Baxter Bag like in the pic. It's naturally saggy. I plan to experiment with it as a battery bag.
 
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I read somewhere that they have been making them thicker for some time now. The newer versions have been a success.

I ordered a Baxter Bag like in the pic. It's naturally saggy. I plan to experiment with it as a battery bag.
Haven't seen that one. Where did you get it?
 


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