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Sep 15, 2010 | 03:30 PM

djl

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Swing Arm Bags

Anybody using one? I am in the process of evaluating the various off the shelf brands as well as custom fabrication of one to my specs/dimensions. Any input based on personal experience would be appreciated.

Sep 15, 2010 | 04:10 PM

honkylips

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I have one from garage leathers. Very nice quality. I bought the single latch style which is nice cuz you can reach down at a stoplight and get in and out of it real quick if ya need to grab your gloves or whatever.

Sep 15, 2010 | 04:32 PM

djl

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Thanks for the reply. I looked at the GL bags; the Skully and the Solo and the leather and hardware quality look good. Which did you install? What bike? How does it ride on the swing arm? What can you carry in the bag? Do the bags hold their shape?

Sep 15, 2010 | 06:33 PM

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Leatherworks

Just put a new leatherworks bag on the left side of my Deuce. Just did it yesterday. It looks good and the mount is good and snug. Haven't had it long enough for a real evaluation.

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Sep 15, 2010 | 06:36 PM

GymRat523

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Leather Works bag is good quality, I have had it a year and still looks new. It won't hold much but good for gloves a windbreaker and some water.

Sep 15, 2010 | 07:27 PM

honkylips

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Mine is the solo bag for my '02 fatboy. Holds it's shape real well and rides on the swingarm just fine. Itll hold a lite jacket or sweatshirt, but not much else. I use it for tools, gloves, clears, etc....

Sep 15, 2010 | 10:01 PM

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I've got the Leatherworks 5" bag.. Thought it might be too wide but now that I have it I don't.. Doesn't interfere with my girls legs when she rides and will hold my fleece HD jacket.. I like it and I'm glad I got it..