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Apr 8, 2010 | 05:53 AM

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SplinterMC

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saggybags.com dd wonders for mine.... I also used armorall and some leather cleaner and new dye

before

after

Apr 8, 2010 | 06:45 AM

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ajtaylor812

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Would NOT wait

I would NOT wait. It is much EASIER to install the stiffeners NOW and prevent problems. If you wait, leather will have shrunk and it is also harder to "straighten out". I used LeatherLid Inserts. Worked GREAT.

www.leatherlidinserts.com

Apr 8, 2010 | 06:47 AM

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Geoff

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I thought Harley fixed the problem with sagging bags. Damn shame. I've seen new Heritages in showrooms with saggy bags.

Apr 8, 2010 | 08:24 AM

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myfhfb06

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My Dad used the saggy bags kit. I think its a little over $100 and well worth the money. Its an easy do it yourself job. I wouldn't send them to Boss Bags to the same thing you can do yourself.

Apr 8, 2010 | 04:42 PM

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02heritage

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I would agree with the saggybag inserts. I did not even use the lid supports, just the piece that pushes the front and back.Also would recommend Doc Bailey's for you leather treatment. I use the leather Black, it works very good.

https://www.leatherclear.com/cgi-bin/store/pid_01.htm

Kevin

Apr 8, 2010 | 04:55 PM

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oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

I clean ours weekly... then use a leather conditioner every couple.
HD leather cleaner (the vasoline yellow stuff) once a yr..

Then in the winter at storage I stuff them full of pillows, and blankets,,, 3yrs and still look good...