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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Moondognyc
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 ?
What are you dragging your knees?? Not sure about the leatherworks....but the garageleathers bag on mine can't drag!! I would scrape the floorboards 1st!!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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I'm gonna call bull**** on this one....sorry....
What are you calling bull**** moondog. the bag is tucked in from the primary cover a good 2".What makes you think the bag would hit before the primary.2nd I have no intention of bull****ting anyone except you now that I know how easy you are.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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I've had this one on there for over a year, no problems and handy as a pocket on a t shirt.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Nostalgic07
I've had it a few months now...You know, I believe mine bulges a bit too...I thought it was just due to the fact, that I over stuff the Beoootch!!

I actually used zip ties on the straps that attach to the swingarm to be a tighter fit!!
Good tip, Going to try the zip ties.

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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by CANTDR55
Good tip, Going to try the zip ties.

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Yep, did the same thing, makes a big difference.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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Night Train - What brand of bag is your ?
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by djvargas
I have the bag on the belt side. It really doesn't go on the exhaust side. The point is, is that these type of bags are unilateral or one sided. From behind the bike is pretty nice looking so don't expect a balanced look that baggers have.
It depends on the exhaust you have. If you have some short shots, big radius or others like that then a right side swingarm bag will fit fine. That was the deciding factor in my exhaust choice, me wanting to put swingarm bags on the left and right side of my bike.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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I want one now!
 
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Originally Posted by *NIGHT TRAIN*
Yep, did the same thing, makes a big difference.
I used zip ties on mine also. I couldn't get the leather straps tight enough. Love my bag so far, haven't had any problems dragging.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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Swing arm bags are great! However putting too much in them coud adversley affect handling due to in increase in unsprung weight. So sorry NO BOWLING *****
 
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