Originally Posted by texashillcountry

Damn nice job Joe!!!!!!!!!
When I fist saw those cracks I thought there is no way in hell your gonna be able to fix that!!!
But you damn sure did!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by indiablue

I had a crack develop in my left saddlebag on my '91 FLSTC. Started small and, as yours did, it grew. I ended up going to Menards (I'm in MN) and picked up the plastic welding kit that I believe others mentioned in their responses. It worked great. Included in the kit was a section of metal screen just like you would have in a screen door as well as some sections of plastic filler rods. The filler rods are just filler material but the screen will reinforce the repair area.
All you have to do is clean and scuff the repair area. Cut a section of the screen large enough to cover the repair area. Heat up the iron and press the screen with the iron into the melting plastic in the repair area. Cover the screen with more filler rods by gradually melting the rods with the iron until covered. You can dress the repair by sanding if you want. I left mine as is but tried to a least blend it or feather it out so that it's not too rough.
Mine has held and is way more ridged than it was previously.
Really easy fix that will only cost you about $20 and an hour or so of your time. Good Luck!

Originally Posted by Joe_G

These bags feel as sturdy as new!

I live in Davie just south of where you grew up. I'm from Missouri and I like Davie as it has a Midwestern horse farm feel. A bit too many rebel flags for my taste but overall a great area.

Overall I'm very happy with the repair and I think I saved these bags. Thanks again Tony_N for taking your time to research this! My 12 year old finds out how to do everything he wants to do from Youtube, you think I'd learn from him. Lol

Originally Posted by Tony_N

Glad it worked and it looks good.

Davie's nice...next time I'm down visiting family I'll have to give you a shout.