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Old 01-20-2015, 05:40 PM
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Anyone ever convert a soft sissy bar bag to a rigid?? I would like to convert my soft tour bag ( sissy bar mount to a rigid. I'm thinking some kind of plastic insert??? Any suggestions??
 
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yep that would work on a stiff rigid sissy bar..
 
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yep that would work on a stiff rigid sissy bar..
I bought a roll bag last year, it came with the plastic insert that I had to install. Any clue where one would find this type of plastic ?
 
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I bought a roll bag last year, it came with the plastic insert that I had to install. Any clue where one would find this type of plastic ?
Auto parts stores have bondo boards that might work. How about cutting up a plastic storage bin. They also have video on youtube on stiffening sagging saddle bags.
 
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PVC pipe for the roll.
 
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Auto parts stores have bondo boards that might work. How about cutting up a plastic storage bin. They also have video on youtube on stiffening sagging saddle bags.
ahh ha! great idea cutting up an old storage bin. never thought of that.... Ill give it a shot. thanks!
 
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Originally Posted by dbc58
PVC pipe for the roll.
huumm, now theres an thought. build a frame for the interior of the bag using PVC pipe????
 
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1/8" - 1/4" thick starboard.
West Marine carries it but is pricey.
Should be able to find it on Amazon.


Could go to Home Depot and have them cut some plexiglass as well.
 
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