swingarm bag
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: SoCal
I'm sure you guys are selective of what you put into a bag mounted on the swingarm. I would think it would beat the crap out of anything in it since it is bouncing along with the wheel. Are you just wrapping up the stuff in it to keep it from getting damaged? I'm thinking tools and other stuff would be banging and rubbing against each other constantly. How are you guys handling this? I realize on a smooth road, this wouldn't be an issue but I frequently find myself on less than perfect surfaces.
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From: San Antonio, Republic of TEXAS
I only plan to keep my helmet lock, clean tee shirt and some kind of cap in it. I'll probably switch to a Boonie hat (that I can roll up) instead of the baseball cap.
I'm sure you guys are selective of what you put into a bag mounted on the swingarm. I would think it would beat the crap out of anything in it since it is bouncing along with the wheel. Are you just wrapping up the stuff in it to keep it from getting damaged? I'm thinking tools and other stuff would be banging and rubbing against each other constantly. How are you guys handling this? I realize on a smooth road, this wouldn't be an issue but I frequently find myself on less than perfect surfaces.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Northern NJ
I took mine off......
I took a left turn and the lean angle caused the bag to drag. It was the leatherwirks bag. It completely removed the stitching from the bottom of the bag. A complete waste of money... Anyone want to buy it ?
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From: Georgia
mine doesn't hit and it won't go any farther over.I keep my phone,camera,extra glasses.and whatever else I can stuff in it.Bag has a lining in it from HD.Going on a year now and all is fine.Around 12k miles since putting it on.Been rained on and wash it reg. Use Doc Baileys conditioner.
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agree but don't expect bagger look
Hope this helps, i think this is what your talking about.
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Import...opper_Bag.html
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Import...opper_Bag.html
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Northern NJ
mine doesn't hit and it won't go any farther over.I keep my phone,camera,extra glasses.and whatever else I can stuff in it.Bag has a lining in it from HD.Going on a year now and all is fine.Around 12k miles since putting it on.Been rained on and wash it reg. Use Doc Baileys conditioner.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Northern, NJ
Hi Nostalgic07
how long have you had your bag?
I have a bag from Garageleathers and I love it. Very well made and very tough, but one thing is a few months into it it sags across the top and bulges out a bit with nothing in it. Has that happened to yours? I have one of the brass single latches. Maybe the weight of the latch pulls it down. Just curious if they just do that over time
Rob
how long have you had your bag?
I have a bag from Garageleathers and I love it. Very well made and very tough, but one thing is a few months into it it sags across the top and bulges out a bit with nothing in it. Has that happened to yours? I have one of the brass single latches. Maybe the weight of the latch pulls it down. Just curious if they just do that over time
Rob
I actually used zip ties on the straps that attach to the swingarm to be a tighter fit!!