Heritage Classic Saddlebags
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Heritage Classic Saddlebags
I've installed stiffeners in my 2000 heritage classic. They don't look too bad..but I have to admit that the flstc saddle bags' opening is pretty narrow.. the inset of the backing also makes the inside space somewhat limited..the shape...overall volume of the bags are sort of small. the shrinkage of the leather creates a problem too. They're not very rain proof. Here's what I'm considering. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXL-M...spagenameZWDVW I saw these bags in a local store today..and they're pretty decent in size. What would it look like if i removed my bags..and mounted these in their place (minus the roll bag). They're not only waterproof...but overall larger.
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I have two Heritages, both with the stock bags. Combined they have over 95K miles. Neither has ever leaked a drop of water. I clean and condition the leather three times a year. It keeps them sealed and waterproof. You should try it.
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I agree the Heritage bags suck for utility but I haven't seen anything that looks better imo.
Not that they don't hold a decent amount, just that the front to rear opening and narrow top make them less than ideal.
I rode for 7 straight days in the rain and never had a leakage problem. It did do a number on the tops which caved in pretty much. I had the boss bags stiffener kit and locks installed. They look like new now.
As far as replacing them with the sissy bar bag illustrated, NOooooooo!!!.
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2008 Deluxe: Hers
Not that they don't hold a decent amount, just that the front to rear opening and narrow top make them less than ideal.
I rode for 7 straight days in the rain and never had a leakage problem. It did do a number on the tops which caved in pretty much. I had the boss bags stiffener kit and locks installed. They look like new now.
As far as replacing them with the sissy bar bag illustrated, NOooooooo!!!.
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2008 Heritage Classic: His
2008 Deluxe: Hers
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I bought the bike used...it came from up north... It hadn't been well cared for. the bags have shrank, the lids as well. This leaves openings at each corner where the lids fold down. I installed inserts after about three weeks of fitted 1/4 inch plywood to stretch them back out. The lids are another story. Can't stretch them back to their original shape. The snaps don't snap. As for those putting beer in their bags..sorry..that's not me. Take a measuring tape and measure the actual inside of the bags...there's no way you can convince me or anyone else that they're as big as a touring bag. I've owned a Venture Royal (87), Kawasaki Voyager(87) and Goldwing(85). the opening into the FLSTC bag is about 5 inches. The width at the bottom (inside) is less than 6 inches. Run the numbers..LxWxH will give you the volume of the bags. I've got inserts, stiffeners at the top rail...and they look better than many I've seen. I haven't put the lid inserts yet..and dont' think I'm going to. I think I'm going to buy some PVC bags...and bolt them to the mounting holes in the bike.. I purchased a tombstone trunk that works REALLY well... straps to my sissy bar to and from work. On my intruder..I used willie and max bags... I could get decent sized watermelon in them...not so for the heritage...gotta visit the veggie stand weekly :-)
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I don't mean to be rude...but this is how your post is..rude.."you should try it" I have a lot of experience in leather care and don't need a lesson from you. I'd never admit I only clean three times a year. That's like kissing your kids once at birth and once at high school graduation and ignoring them the rest of their lives... My bike gets cleaned regularly..deep cleaned..parts removed.. leather cleaned...re-dyed them since I bought it used.. oiled the leathers... several times in the last two months... cleaned with a wax weekly... tires wiped...rims polished..weekly..chrome polished daily or every other day... the internet is a place to hide behind some anonymous name...and post what you want to say when you would otherwise be smart enough not to pop off ***-wise comments before you have taken into account all other information. Now...I'll fall off of my perch...and get back to a friendly discussion without insulting people...
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I don't mean to be rude...but this is how your post is..rude.."you should try it" I have a lot of experience in leather care and don't need a lesson from you. I'd never admit I only clean three times a year. That's like kissing your kids once at birth and once at high school graduation and ignoring them the rest of their lives... My bike gets cleaned regularly..deep cleaned..parts removed.. leather cleaned...re-dyed them since I bought it used.. oiled the leathers... several times in the last two months... cleaned with a wax weekly... tires wiped...rims polished..weekly..chrome polished daily or every other day... the internet is a place to hide behind some anonymous name...and post what you want to say when you would otherwise be smart enough not to pop off ***-wise comments before you have taken into account all other information. Now...I'll fall off of my perch...and get back to a friendly discussion without insulting people...
