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Old Sep 24, 2021 | 07:23 PM
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Looking for a leather tank bib that will not curl and lay flat on my 09 Custom. I have taken mine off numerous times and rolled it on a water bottle only to last a day at the most. Thinking maybe braiding on edges will take up some of the contour of the tank. Not interested in a hard plastic bib and no chrome.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2021 | 07:30 PM
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Try http://www.captain-itch.com/ they are a forum sponsor, excellent workmanship.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2021 | 09:09 PM
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Well, I have two crotch coolers from them, one on my bike, one on the wife's. They curl up. I think it's just the nature of leather, not anything to do with craftmanship or quality. Just the nature of the beast.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2021 | 06:16 AM
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No bib needed for my Deluxe, I like the look of my tank paint.


 
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Old Sep 26, 2021 | 08:45 AM
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A friend just sent me this. She made it for me, matches my tattoo. Family initials under His wings based on Psalm91:4.
i found some magnetic tape at Hobby Lobby that I attached to either side of it. Haven't ridden with it on there yet since I'm waiting on the new tires I ordered to come in so hoping it stays put.




 
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Old Sep 26, 2021 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Wapiti Hunter
Looking for a leather tank bib that will not curl and lay flat on my 09 Custom. I have taken mine off numerous times and rolled it on a water bottle only to last a day at the most. Thinking maybe braiding on edges will take up some of the contour of the tank. Not interested in a hard plastic bib and no chrome.
Interesting tid bit. If you don't replace it, why not try rolling it and placing it in a bottle of olive oil or some sort of liquid saddle oil. Saddle oil is probably going to be way expensive though. Worth a try I'd say. Let us know how it works out if you do so.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2021 | 03:23 PM
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I've had H-D Part No 91134-01 on 3 bikes so far, and it's shown no signs of curling. It'll fit your bike too.
 
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Interesting tid bit. If you don't replace it, why not try rolling it and placing it in a bottle of olive oil or some sort of liquid saddle oil. Saddle oil is probably going to be way expensive though. Worth a try I'd say. Let us know how it works out if you do so.
used neats foot oil and leather conditioner and rolling on to a water bottle with zip ties. The vinyl on the edges has gotten hard and I think it is part of the problem. Thanks for the reply

 
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Old Sep 29, 2021 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Wapiti Hunter
used neats foot oil and leather conditioner and rolling on to a water bottle with zip ties. The vinyl on the edges has gotten hard and I think it is part of the problem. Thanks for the reply
OK. Thanks for letting us know. Time to trim the vinyl off and give it some holes and leather lace along the edges. Shoe repair store could punch the holes or tac shop that works leather for a living. Best of luck.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2021 | 09:09 PM
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Double sided tape and give it a bit of mink oil from time to time.
 
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