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Jan 9, 2017 | 05:49 PM

Hey Man

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Saddlebag stiffeners.

Has anybody ever used a set of those kits that shape up the leather saddlebags? Are they worth the money or are they more trouble than they're worth? My bags aren't bad yet and I'm trying to prolong the inevitable.

Or better yet. Does anybody have a tracing of the panels???

Jan 9, 2017 | 06:07 PM

Oldgreazer

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Yea, I put a set of Papa Bags in mine. They work great end an easy install.

Jan 9, 2017 | 06:12 PM

Bluraven

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GotSaggyBags-- about $115 and easy install.
Very pleased.

Jan 10, 2017 | 12:07 AM

balloo

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I have the "got saggy bags" system, and like it very much.

Jan 10, 2017 | 02:40 AM

FLYER

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I have put in a couple sets over the years. The idea is to do it before the bags start deforming and shrinking. It keeps them nice for a long time.

Jan 10, 2017 | 09:03 AM

Pitbull_Dallas

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Yes, I installed them shortly after I got my bike. And yes, they are worth the money. I went with the Saggybags brand. They install pretty easy, but the stiffener for the top is a bit if a pita. They bags still good and straight..

Jan 10, 2017 | 06:09 PM

Hey Man

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYER

I have put in a couple sets over the years. The idea is to do it before the bags start deforming and shrinking. It keeps them nice for a long time.

Yeah I hear that. But I bought the bike used and and while the bags are in pretty good shape the tops are getting a little bit lazy.

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Jan 10, 2017 | 08:12 PM

Bone Doc

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I have the HD system and it's does the job just fine.

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Originally Posted by Low budget Dan

I like em natural if that means they are a bit saggy that's fine

Are we still talking about saddlebags?

Jan 19, 2017 | 08:05 PM

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Jimmy55TX

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Originally Posted by Hey Man

All they are is 5 bucks worth of plastic sold for over a hundred. Find some hard plastic, anything, at the big box stores. Cut them out. Glue them in. Done. Take the 100 bucks you saved and go out for a nice dinner.