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Old 05-09-2018, 07:27 PM
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I was hoping someone have this bag and can let me know how does it hold up and if this is REAL leather? Thinking about buying one but not sure yet. Some alternatives would be good. 100$ price tag would be approx my range

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Looks like a Willie & Max synthetic leather bag. From what I've heard they're supposed to be pretty good and require less maintenance than leather.
 
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This is exactly where I am confused as they market those as genuine leather. I really hope someone who have one will chime in soon and let me know whats the deal. While for sure less maintenance I like real deal leather and considering new style of HD one as heard these “standard” ones are flimsy and dont hold shape.
 
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Willie and Max also makes a real leather bag. Did you try contacting Dennis Kirk since they are the ones selling it
 
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I have one and it’s leather. I don’t understand the confusion, actually?

https://dowcopowersports.com/willie-...ckle-59893-00/

Says leather.

I specifically bought this model because of the small size and black buckle.
 
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Originally Posted by SgtThump
I have one and it’s leather. I don’t understand the confusion, actually?

https://dowcopowersports.com/willie-...ckle-59893-00/

Says leather.

I specifically bought this model because of the small size and black buckle.
here is the confusing part. Not sure if error is in description or whats the deal



 
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Originally Posted by Burbur2


here is the confusing part. Not sure if error is in description or whats the deal




Odd.. https://dowcopowersports.com/willie-...ckle-59893-00/
Shows Material Type100% Leather for me.

Oooo. Dennis Kirk's site. Probably a typo.
 

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here is the confusing part. Not sure if error is in description or whats the deal



ahh, got it. Typo!
 
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How do you like this bag? Is is holding shape and is it good product you will recommend?
 
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How do you like this bag? Is is holding shape and is it good product you will recommend?
i not have approx 800 miles with the bag on. But it holds it’s shape well. It’s fairly stiff (in a good way), but the most appealing thing about it to me is the smaller size. I wanted something small and tucked away. I totally dig it!

I used big fat zip ties on this bag, instead of the supplied leather straps with buckles. Much better.

I had the HD version on a Sportster and it was huge. Also way overbuilt with a frame bracket thing that was a pain to install.

 


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