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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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Great looking bag Meatsack- have you got any side on pics you could post? and how do you like the Latch?
Thanks! Strangely enough...I don't have any side-on pics. I'll try to get some up.

I LOVE the latch...it's quick and easy to use and looks really bitchin. Everyone who sees the bag asks about it...where I got it....etc etc.

Google "Garage Leathers", he'll have side-on pics.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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[QUOTE=DR. V-TWIN;6980347]The thing I liked about the Lick's bag the best was that it had plastic clips to fasten the bag making it a breeze to open and close. I had another version before that had the straps outside for opening and closing and it was a PITA to get into. It sill has straps on the outside but they are there for show only.

+1 in the Lick's bag...good quality and easy to open and close!
 
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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I have the Garage Leathers bag. I love it. Really give the bike and old-school look. Only one thing to keep in mind, the straps are a little tough to close at first until the leather loosens up a bit. Now it's no problem.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 03:39 PM
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After going through this thread,f I have decided I like the 2 strap look better than the single like garage leathers offer. Just my opinion.

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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Hokie_HD
I have the Garage Leathers bag. I love it. Really give the bike and old-school look. Only one thing to keep in mind, the straps are a little tough to close at first until the leather loosens up a bit. Now it's no problem.
I assume you went with the Garage Leathers two strap version.



The single buckle version is a piece of cake to operate from day one.

I'm partial to the metal buckle version...it is VERY unique and old school looking.



 
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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thanks for posting those pics Meatsack.... looks awesome.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by thewholehog
Great looking bag Meatsack- have you got any side on pics you could post? and how do you like the Latch?


Here's a couple from today....





 
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Old Jul 18, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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Nice pics Thewholehog. I found that buckle on the parts shelf at my shop. It was an old tractor seatbelt. Tomorrow I meet with my saddle maker (horse kind) to custom make me that bag. I will post pics when he is done!
 
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Originally Posted by meatsack
Here's a couple from today....





Thanks for posting those pics..... the bag and your bike look awesome!
 
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After going through this thread,f I have decided I like the 2 strap look better than the single like garage leathers offer. Just my opinion.

Drew
i agree!! do you ship international?
 
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