I'm about to pull the trigger on a solo bag from BAD&G customs. I've searched and searched on the difference between the hard vs. soft leather and can't make a decision. I also haven't seen any recent post regarding the quality of the recent soft leather. I know he had a bad batch of leather back in 2012. Has anyone recently purchased the soft leather bag and how is it holding up? Any opinions/pics would help!

 

I bought the Soft style #3 for my '13 Bob. Very High quality and great service. The style 3 is relatively small and triangular shaped (did not have to relocate side license plates) so the soft version was more than sufficient. I would guess if you got a bigger bag, you might want to consider the hard version.

 

Yeah I'm currently looking at the DL02BL so I guess that would be considered mid size. How long have you had your bag? Looks great btw!

 

I have only had it a couple months. I keep the bike in the garage and don't commute with it so it is generally a fair weather bike. I would think if you were commuting, taking long trips, or exposing it to a lot of weather - i might spend the extra money for the hard bag option. For my use, the soft should hold up a long time.

 

So you didn't have to relocate signals or plate? Did you have to buy a mount of some sort or is it all straps?

Looks great. Think it would hold enough stuff for a casual day trip, water bottle, etc?

 

I have one of his hard leather bags & a hard battery bag...great stuff! I've had one of his soft bags before & they're nice, but he hard leather is way better.
No turn signal relocate...they strap on around the fender struts with leather straps similar to a thin leather belt & bottom attaches to the belt guard on left side & around swingarm on right side. You can take them off/on in 5 minutes.
Get the quick detach fasteners for the flap..

 

Do the quick detach fasteners seem like they will hold up? I hate to spend $200+ on a bag to have the plastic quick detach fasteners break.

 

I've never had an issue with them...they're pretty heavy made. On the solo bags I would suggest with going with the wider strap/fastener...I think mine are 1 1/2" wide.

 

With certain models you don't have to relocate the signals or plate. Specifically the #3 model is smaller/triangular and you can leave your passenger pegs, signals, and plate. It is smaller but will still hold a decent amount of stuff. It is held on by leather straps that seem like they will hold up ok.

 

Two of my buddies have it on their bikes and it awesome and holds lot. I have their tool bad mount by the voltage reg and it's great! Nice thick leather.