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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 02:50 AM
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Default HD vs. LW 312 Swingarm bags

Looking for the dimensions of the HD Black Leather Swingarm Bag
(Part # 90200417) to see how it compares to the Leatherworks 312X.

Can someone who has purchased the HD bag provide dimensions?

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Old May 3, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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Did you ever get this info...I was wanting to know the same exact thing. I've got a Rocker I want to put one on.

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Old May 3, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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I saw one on a Blackline at a dealer. The LW is a better quality bag and costs less than the HD.
The quick disconnects on the HD felt cheaper, nylon strap to mount it compared to leather on the LW.
I have the 3" LW and the HD appeared to be very close in size. So the 5" LW will be wider.
The LW is made in the USA. I didn't notice where the HD one was made.
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Import...opper_Bag.html $158.99 for the 312X $149.95 for the 312 3"
Or DR V-TWIN offers a discount for the bag.
http://www.drvtwin.com/catalog_produ...product=107537
I'd PM Drew, because they list the 3" for almost the same price as the 312X at SideRoadCycles.
 
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Old May 3, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Excellent info. I think I'm inclined to go with the LW 312L (3") one. I'll call Drew.
Thanks!!
 
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Old May 3, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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I have the LW 5" one and I like it a lot. Solid construction, looks good, fits fine and no HD logo.
 
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Old May 3, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by cliffusaf
Excellent info. I think I'm inclined to go with the LW 312L (3") one. I'll call Drew.
Thanks!!
No problem. WARG has a writeup on mounting the bag to a plate that I used as a starting point for the one I made up and use. Worth looking over if you later want a solid mount.
http://chasinwhitelines.blogspot.com...ag-review.html
 
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Old May 3, 2011 | 11:55 AM
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HD bag is 3 1/2" wide by 12" long and 10 1/2" tall in the middle. I have it and its a good bag. Can't speak to leather works, but 5" wide would be nice.
 
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Old May 3, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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If you decide to get the LW, get the 5" bag. The 3" is small. I've got hte 5" and it's perfect. Not too big but fits what I need to carry around for the day.
 
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Yeah the 5" bag holds a decent amount of stuff.
 
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Old May 3, 2011 | 01:42 PM
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Same here, 5 is perfect. dont go smaller....
 
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