Considering a Swingarm Bag??
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From: So California
They needed something replaced and was pointed to LW by Foxcreek for the part.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Harker Heights, TX
Any of you guys have trouble with water getting into the swingarm bag? I am mainly concerned about the slots in the back where the straps go through. We are planning on making some of these and we want to make sure they don't leak so we need to know if the slots work fine or if we need to design a different mounting system.
Thanks
Garry
Thanks
Garry
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Road Master
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From: Mebane, NC
If the quality is similar on the one you're looking at compared to the plain black leather one I got off ebay, you'd be happier looking at another manufacturer's bag.
I bought both a La Rosa and a Leatherworks solo bag.
Comparing them side by side, I gave the La Rosa away.
I bought both a La Rosa and a Leatherworks solo bag.
Comparing them side by side, I gave the La Rosa away.
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From: So California
It seemed like a lighter weight leather was used than on the LW. The LW bag is obviously heavier than the La Rosa when holding both.
The fit and finish just seemed higher quality on the LW vs. the La Rosa.
Here they are sitting side by side. Although the La Rosa looks slightly bigger, they are the same size.
The buckles on the LW look to be higher quality even though quick disconnects are used on it. Rivets on the back flap corners vs. just sewn on the La Rosa.
The fit and finish just seemed higher quality on the LW vs. the La Rosa.
Here they are sitting side by side. Although the La Rosa looks slightly bigger, they are the same size.
The buckles on the LW look to be higher quality even though quick disconnects are used on it. Rivets on the back flap corners vs. just sewn on the La Rosa.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Fallston, MD
I got my Leatherworks 5" off of Ebay last week... VERY good quality! I was super impressed... I prefer the stitched sides unlike the HD bag that just looks like cut leather that's glued together. Not that it matters too much, but the smell was awesome too, quality leather smell, like a Wilsons leather store.
They were asking $165 ($16 shipping) but I asked $150 on "make an offer" and that worked.. I'm sure others probably got theirs cheaper... just make sure it's the 5" bag and not the 3" your paying that price for.
They were asking $165 ($16 shipping) but I asked $150 on "make an offer" and that worked.. I'm sure others probably got theirs cheaper... just make sure it's the 5" bag and not the 3" your paying that price for.
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From: Whidbey Island
For those of you who install the bag with belt guards installed how did you get the straps between the guard, and arm? I know some will tell me to just scrap the guards, but I'm not sure if I want to at this time. I'd have to look at Hawaii safety inspection laws to see if they are required like reflectors are.
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From: So California
If they are a super tight fit, loosen the bolts to attach the belts. Then tighten them back up using blue loctite on the bolts/nuts you loosened.
I mounted mine to a piece of aluminum diamond plate.
I got chrome spacers and stainless bolts at a local Ace Hardware to run through the bag and used the three belt guard mounting points to attach the bag/plate.
Warg used a slightly different method to do the same.
http://www.chasinwhitelines.blogspot.com/
I mounted the bag to the plate with polished button heads screws like he did.
Fender washers inside the bag with nuts.
Instead of using coupling nuts as he did in his write up, I ran bolts long enough to pass through the bag/plate and mount as stock. The spacers keep the bag spaced away from the swingarm and the whole thing is a nice solid mount.
I mounted mine to a piece of aluminum diamond plate.
I got chrome spacers and stainless bolts at a local Ace Hardware to run through the bag and used the three belt guard mounting points to attach the bag/plate.
Warg used a slightly different method to do the same.
http://www.chasinwhitelines.blogspot.com/
I mounted the bag to the plate with polished button heads screws like he did.
Fender washers inside the bag with nuts.
Instead of using coupling nuts as he did in his write up, I ran bolts long enough to pass through the bag/plate and mount as stock. The spacers keep the bag spaced away from the swingarm and the whole thing is a nice solid mount.
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Tourer
Joined: May 2011
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From: Boynton Beach, FL
Very nice gentleman! Right now, on my fatboy, the straps sneak through gaps between the swing arm and the belt guards, no problem. I was watching very closely at first (have had for about 4 wks), but no significant chaffing on either the bike or the bag. I will eventually convert to some sort of quick disconnect; so I ride looking good or pop off and go for shopping capacity. As convenient as full bags are, I hate the fact we buy a bike because we like the look of no shocks and then cover that area with bags - hello? This lets me have my cake and eat it too 
Cheers, Kevin.
Cheers, Kevin.
