Heritage Bags sagging fixed in 06 or 07?
#31
01-05-2007, 05:16 PM
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RE: Heritage Bags sagging fixed in 06 or 07?
Fix what problem????
The bags are leather. Leather will stretch and shrink over time when exposed to the elements. Like a boot, shoe, or set of leather riding gear being broken in.
If you do any long distance riding and encounter the usual rain and muck the bags will begin to take on "character".
When you get home or at a good place on the ride, air dry them out of the sun and use the Harley leather cleaner / conditioner and the leather dressing. They will last a long time.
But eventually you will need to replace them.
30,000 miles on my 03 Heritage.
The bags are leather. Leather will stretch and shrink over time when exposed to the elements. Like a boot, shoe, or set of leather riding gear being broken in.
If you do any long distance riding and encounter the usual rain and muck the bags will begin to take on "character".
When you get home or at a good place on the ride, air dry them out of the sun and use the Harley leather cleaner / conditioner and the leather dressing. They will last a long time.
But eventually you will need to replace them.
30,000 miles on my 03 Heritage.
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01-06-2007, 12:21 AM
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RE: Heritage Bags sagging fixed in 06 or 07?
Based on DSMC's and KY 23's bikes I went ahead and ordered the GSB kit today thanx guys for the preview! Was at the dealer and he was like "they are okay... but you lose alot of stuffability" oh well I usually just use those liner bags when I travel on it
#33
01-06-2007, 09:55 AM
RE: Heritage Bags sagging fixed in 06 or 07?
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Fix what problem????
The bags are leather. Leather will stretch and shrink over time when exposed to the elements. Like a boot, shoe, or set of leather riding gear being broken in.
If you do any long distance riding and encounter the usual rain and muck the bags will begin to take on "character".
When you get home or at a good place on the ride, air dry them out of the sun and use the Harley leather cleaner / conditioner and the leather dressing. They will last a long time.
But eventually you will need to replace them.
30,000 miles on my 03 Heritage.
Fix what problem????
The bags are leather. Leather will stretch and shrink over time when exposed to the elements. Like a boot, shoe, or set of leather riding gear being broken in.
If you do any long distance riding and encounter the usual rain and muck the bags will begin to take on "character".
When you get home or at a good place on the ride, air dry them out of the sun and use the Harley leather cleaner / conditioner and the leather dressing. They will last a long time.
But eventually you will need to replace them.
30,000 miles on my 03 Heritage.
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01-06-2007, 11:27 AM
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RE: Heritage Bags sagging fixed in 06 or 07?
agedwards63, your dealer doesn't know what he is talking about (Sounds like mine most of the time too). You loose no "stufability" since the kit doesn't make it into a hard bag. The outside of the bag doesn't have anything reinforcing it since it doesn't sag. Just the tops and around the outside edges of the bag.
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RE: Heritage Bags sagging fixed in 06 or 07?
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agedwards63, your dealer doesn't know what he is talking about (Sounds like mine most of the time too). You loose no "stufability" since the kit doesn't make it into a hard bag. The outside of the bag doesn't have anything reinforcing it since it doesn't sag. Just the tops and around the outside edges of the bag.
agedwards63, your dealer doesn't know what he is talking about (Sounds like mine most of the time too). You loose no "stufability" since the kit doesn't make it into a hard bag. The outside of the bag doesn't have anything reinforcing it since it doesn't sag. Just the tops and around the outside edges of the bag.
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06-03-2007, 01:06 AM
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RE: Heritage Bags sagging fixed in 06 or 07?
I tried2 attemps to install it. Even called and spoke to the owen of the company. Still not easy and was unable to install.
I found a disributor about 100 miles from me who turned me on to a guy that does install them. This installer told me that they are a bitch to install. He installed them for me and the end result is great.
Great product...hard to install.
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06-03-2007, 06:32 PM
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06-03-2007, 11:22 PM
RE: Heritage Bags sagging fixed in 06 or 07?
I have an 05 heritage and put the got saggy bags kit in and they are great. I didnt think the bags were hard to put in, the worst part was waiting the 24 hours to let the glue dry on the lids. The bags look better than some of the newer Heritage bags.I see bikes all the time and there bags look like they have been left outside in the rain and sun. I dont get it you pay too much money to let them turn to ****. But I guess it is their money and not mine.
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06-04-2007, 01:18 AM
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RE: Heritage Bags sagging fixed in 06 or 07?
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I have an 05 heritage and put the got saggy bags kit in and they are great. I didnt think the bags were hard to put in, the worst part was waiting the 24 hours to let the glue dry on the lids. The bags look better than some of the newer Heritage bags.I see bikes all the time and there bags look like they have been left outside in the rain and sun. I dont get it you pay too much money to let them turn to ****. But I guess it is their money and not mine.
I have an 05 heritage and put the got saggy bags kit in and they are great. I didnt think the bags were hard to put in, the worst part was waiting the 24 hours to let the glue dry on the lids. The bags look better than some of the newer Heritage bags.I see bikes all the time and there bags look like they have been left outside in the rain and sun. I dont get it you pay too much money to let them turn to ****. But I guess it is their money and not mine.
But I also say WTF HD why don't the come with the Bike ??
Should go see if its covered under warranty [:@]
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06-04-2007, 01:30 AM
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