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Apr 15, 2009 | 09:05 AM

#11

jisham

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Originally Posted by the money pit

jisham not be off subject but I got that same helmet ... LOL ... larosa makes a nice bag but I have heard that the buckles are just to much if your in and out of the bag alot

I don't mind the buckles, but I do wish the interior was large enough to carry a jacket.

Apr 15, 2009 | 11:14 AM

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m-roma19

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From: massachsetts

thanks

i am going to go with the leatherworks XL bag. it seems like it will be a good fit, so i can put a bunch of stuff in it. i wanna comute to work on the bike but need two sets of clothes a lunch and all that stuff. so the big bag it is thanks for the input. i may fabricate a bracket for it, i will post a pic if/ and when i am done. seems simple engough

Apr 15, 2009 | 11:49 AM

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lionsqrne

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Originally Posted by anubisss

I have fishtails and have one. I bought it with a custom made mounting bracket that mounts to the rear foot peg hole and one of the strut bolts. Works great and doesn't come anywhere near my pipe. I have read that some people who attached the bag via the straps to the swingarm have experienced the paint on the swingarm wearing off from the rubbing. If I were to attach it that way I would wrap electrical tape around the swingarm first. I don't know who made mine, but it is handy. I carry a tool kit, extra gloves, clear glasses, bandannas, earplugs, and whatever else strikes my fancy in it.

Anubisss, think it would be possible for you to post a pic of that bracket and how it mounts? I am thinking it can't be that hard to duplicate?

waddya tink?

Apr 15, 2009 | 01:51 PM

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tk353

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From: Leander Texas

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Originally Posted by aviator

it's one of the better "mods" I've done to my Fatboy. I got one from Garage Leather... it's the single nickel clasp one. it works great for what i use it for. I keep a ball cap, couple of bungee cords and a small bpttle of sunscreen in it. I've never had any trouble from mine - and get OHS and AHS when folks see it.

ditto, mine also
have had it about 1.5 years and going strong. spilled sunscreen in it, both kinds, left BBQ for a week in it, forgot. i can even leave it on when i use the easy brackets for the large bags. Great cutomer support.

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Apr 15, 2009 | 03:18 PM

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vulcanater

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From: Many, Louisiana

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Originally Posted by m-roma19

thinking about getting one or two swingarm bags for my new crossbones. wondering how they work out, do they scrape? can they fit anything in them? how is the mounting system, does it alwyas have to be tightened or does it fit good?

thanks for your input

A GOOD solo bag is one of the best things you can buy for your bike. But don't skimp and try to save a few bucks and get the cheaper ones. I bought a LaRosa bag about 1 1/2 yrs. ago. I loved it at first. But then after a while, It won't hold it's shape. It sags bad and needs to be re-dyed. It's more brown than black now. The leather is pretty thin and flimsy. I'm gonna have to figure out a way to re inforce the bag so it'll hold it's shape. And re dye it. Or spend the money(that I don't have right now) on a different bag. I know a couple of peeps on here have bought bags from LaRosa recently. And I hope they have better luck with theirs than I did. But I'll never buy another one from them or recommend any one else buy from them.

Here is a link to a bag just like the one I bought.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harle...1%7C240%3A1318

Spend your money on a good quality bag. And you'll like it.

Apr 15, 2009 | 04:17 PM

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tlb

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Why wouldn't the bracket for a left side toolbox work? It mounts to the foot-peg hole and the lower strut/fender bolts. The bracket come in black or chrome. Mount it and mount the swingarm bag to it. The same way the small leather toolboxes mount. It should get the bag high enough off your exhaust. I have the small leather toolboxes, just look at my signature pic and see if it would get the bag high enough.

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Apr 15, 2009 | 05:53 PM

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anubisss

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Originally Posted by tlb

Why would the bracket for a left side toolbox not work? It mounts tot he foot-peg hole and the lower strut/fender bolts. the bracket come in black or chrome. mount it and mount the swingarm bag to it. The same way the small leather toolboxes mount. IT should get the bag high enough off your exhaust have the small leather toolboxes just look at my signature pic and see if it would get he bag high enough.

Good idea there.