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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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I installed the 'gotsaggybags' kit on my Heritage Classic.

They look like new bags. I'm impressed.
They appear darker because I cleaned them with Armor All.
Maybe "Armor All" is not the best thing to use on these bags....any comments on this?

anyway...here are the pics.....

http://cwedge.smugmug.com/gallery/78...205_ioxpg-O-LB
 
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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They definitely look a lot better. Not sure I'd use ArmorAll on them, though. I'd get a good leather conditioner and use that a couple times a year. ArmorAll tends to trap in and attract dirt.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ElSupremo
They definitely look a lot better. Not sure I'd use ArmorAll on them, though. I'd get a good leather conditioner and use that a couple times a year. ArmorAll tends to trap in and attract dirt.
thanks...I'll look into other 'bag-care' products
Maybe it's not the best, but right now..they look good with Amor All
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 06:15 AM
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Good job!! I don't why HD Puts out such expensive bags that end up lookin' like that, that results in customers having to fix their "saggy bags" that should have had that kit or a comparable one in them in the first place..
It's like "geez who wouda thunk"?
At any rate, a much needed improvement I'd say...
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 06:26 AM
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looks great...
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 06:55 AM
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That was one of the very first things I did to my Heritage. I saw some ugly bags out there and said, "That crap sure ain't happenin' to mine!!!"

I've been asked since ... Why haven't your bags sagged yet? All I do is rap on them with my knuckles. Nuff said.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 07:04 AM
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We got my wife a Heritage last summer and about the same time, I fitted my Springer with Heritage bags. We put the kit in each of them right away and we get a lot of questions at bike functions about why the bags look so good.
 
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Originally Posted by lionsm13
Good job!! I don't why HD Puts out such expensive bags that end up lookin' like that, that results in customers having to fix their "saggy bags" that should have had that kit or a comparable one in them in the first place..
It's like "geez who wouda thunk"?
At any rate, a much needed improvement I'd say...
thanks.
that's the million dollar question. The bags should be fitted with the liners when sold.

either way...they look good now.

thanks again
 
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I was gonna get that kit, but my bags are too far gone. The lids have shrunk way too much. Oh, well. I guess it gives it that "old school" look.
 
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