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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 09:39 AM
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It's not the leather that's abrasive so much as it's usually what ends up between the two surfaces - road grime, sand, dust, even the salt (FL for example) and contaminants in the air. Adhere something (tape, contact plastic, etc) to the stationary surface to be protected, NOT the surface that will vibrate/move.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 10:15 AM
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3m sells a clear decal, i use this all the time, alot of Vett's and high end cars use this same material for car bra's
 
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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I am looking for a panic icon .. , but .. oh no .. wait.. I think we all saw that and put some duct tape on the swing arm .. .. .

OK.. back to regular schedule . and while we are at it. FIRE YOUR MECHANIC

 
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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Well if anyone decides they do want to get rid of their bag, let me know I am in the market!
 
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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so..again..before the resurrection..this thread was 3 years old..
 
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Sgt_Jim
so..again..before the resurrection..this thread was 3 years old..
Lets hope someone doesnt notice and sell us their bag and that thread should live in infamy
 
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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If your cool with chrome, buy the swingarm chrome covers, they go on in no time and wont show the rub like paint or powdercoat..I've had a hog deluxe bag on mine for about 6000 miles, no issues..
 
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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I just can't let this thread die LOL.

This stuff oughta do it!

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Douc bags, Have you ever seen a barber sharpen a straight razor with a leather belt? leather sharpens solid steel, it will dam sure take paint off.
 
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Originally Posted by yehaw
Douc bags, Have you ever seen a barber sharpen a straight razor with a leather belt? leather sharpens solid steel, it will dam sure take paint off.
You revived a 5-year old thread to call somebody a "Douc bag"?
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Really.
 
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