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I have Viking saddlebags for my sweet 2012 softail deluxe.
H-D bags that work for this model are mini, so I went with Viking, ABS, seemed sturdy enough.
5 years later hole in the bottom and cracks where they attach to bike, only left one.
I tried a fiberglass kit, guys, fiberglass does not adhere to ABS bags, noo way!.
I plan to try Oatey Black ABS pipe cement, read about it on another site. I will post the results.
I am not handy, but this sounds easy?? I need my saddlebags.
Lots of riders have Viking bags, I think we will be seeing more posts on this subject.
BTW, many hot night rides to Cafe 27, originally from NMB,FL.
BikerLizzie.
Last edited by BikerLizzie; Jun 29, 2018 at 04:38 PM.
Reason: more info
I JB Welded up the cracks in the backs of my Heritage Classic bags then JB Welded in some Fender Washers to further support the area. They've been holding up for over two years now.
I have Viking saddlebags for my sweet 2012 softail deluxe.
H-D bags that work for this model are mini, so I went with Viking, ABS, seemed sturdy enough.
5 years later hole in the bottom and cracks where they attach to bike, only left one.
I tried a fiberglass kit, guys, fiberglass does not adhere to ABS bags, noo way!.
I plan to try Oatey Black ABS pipe cement, read about it on another site. I will post the results.
I am not handy, but this sounds easy?? I need my saddlebags.
Lots of riders have Viking bags, I think we will be seeing more posts on this subject.
BTW, many hot night rides to Cafe 27, originally from NMB,FL.
BikerLizzie.
Cafe 27, always a good time BikerLizzie! I don't miss the daily heat however, I've since moved from Miami as well.
I'd suggest you try the plastic welding kit from Harbor Freight like I used, it was easy to do for the first time and after melting in some screen that comes with the kit as reinforcement, the welds seemed very strong. It's inexpensive to try!
3M 8115 Panel Bond, big trucks, buses and now the Fords have had panels glued together for years, this is the stuff used for panel replacement. Use it frequently to repair cracks, install fenders on both metal and plastic, good stuff.
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Fberglass for ABS saddlebags
