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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 07:35 AM
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I have metal frame inserts that somebody installed for me in Daytona but don't remember the system. What I do like is that the bikes don't sag, what I don't like is that the opening of the bag is now rigid so I can't get larger items in the bags like a gallon milk. I also have to be careful putting my leather jacket and rain gear in as the screw back could tear the fabric if I squashed stuff in and yanked to pull them out.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 07:38 AM
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Yeah, pretty lame of the MOCO not to address this at the factory considering that generally all of the leather bags will do this eventually.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 08:05 AM
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I put the Papa bags metal inserts in mine to prevent the saggy bag look later.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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I have Papa's inserts. They even work with the HD detachable bag set up.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by dixieoutdoors
Need suggestions on best inserts or bag stiffiners for my '08 Heritage Classic.
Look in cheap mods. I built my own for a few bucks and posted a couple pics very recently you shouldn't have to dig far. hth
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by LOUJCONST
I have the Bagshapers that are sold on Ebay. They work very well and would recommend them as they are about $75 - $80. I looked at GotSaggyBags as well but really isn't much difference at all. My bags look like new.
I looked on Ebay but can't find the Bagshapers. Can you tell me the best way to search for them?

Thanks.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 09:47 AM
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There's certainly quite a few solutions out there and as Car Doc noted you can also put something together yourself.

After reading the reviews I went with gotsaggybags.
It was simple to install, doesn't really alter my bags and works well.

I'm sure the other solutions out there have their champions as well.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 10:16 AM
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http://www.leatherlidinserts.com/
this worked for me
not just a flat piece of plastic like e bay these shape the lid and support the lid to the hard plastic panel in the bag
 
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Originally Posted by Bluraven
There's certainly quite a few solutions out there and as Car Doc noted you can also put something together yourself.

After reading the reviews I went with gotsaggybags.
It was simple to install, doesn't really alter my bags and works well.

I'm sure the other solutions out there have their champions as well.

+1 on the Gotsaggybags, o problems.....
 
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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 11:42 AM
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I looked on Ebay but can't find the Bagshapers. Can you tell me the best way to search for them?

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Try saddlebag support
 
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