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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by lionsm13
The one you show OP looks like a beat up ol' second hand thrift store ol' ladies purse. lolol.
That's a good one! You're right, it does look kinda crappy.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 12:48 AM
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It's cool you're good natured about it, Road Star.

I wasn't as blunt as the other guys, but ya, I think there are some really nice and inexpensive alternatives out there.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Kowan
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...lebag-lock-kit
Once you've measured where to mount the lock, drill holes in the leather.

You can get the locks ordered to match your ignition key, but I just ordered the universal locks.
Harley-Davidson Universal Saddlebag Lock Kit 90300017 - YouTube

Thanks for the tip on this, Kowan. Are you running one of these locks and will it work on basically any bag?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 07:06 AM
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Yes I have one on the Leatherworks bag. It's made to fit on pretty much any leather bag you might be running.

There are other locks out there. I chose the HD one for it's simple install and seemed to fit the need I have.
http://www.mid-usa.com/InertiaWrxIndex.html
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Koafarms
Fox creek makes a great one
The Foxcreek bag is made by Leatherworks or at least is used to be.

Originally Posted by jampg
I like the swing arm bags. Floppy, Viagra, Square... their all good. I just don't see many around my part of town for some reason. I went with the Hog Deluxe and the home made bracket.
You don't see them around your area for the same reason that they are almost non existent in my area. Every one is buying baggers.
 

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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 03:48 PM
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HHey SoCalSoftailSlim, what is the make and model of the square bag?

 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 06:18 PM
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[QUOTE=Kowan;11820288]I've owned three. A La Rosa, Leatherworks, and Garage Leather.

The Garage Leather is thicker leather than the Leatherworks and cost more, but I'd give it the edge quality wise over the Leatherworks. Either is a great solo bag though.

I've got both bags too, funny I find just the opposite's true. Must depend on
the severity of the winter on how thick the hyde was at the time.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by IronThunder
HHey SoCalSoftailSlim, what is the make and model of the square bag?

Bad G Customs. It's their square solo bag. You can mount it on the struts, or swingarm style like I did. They will do different buckles, stitching if you want.

Look about halfway down this page:

http://www.badgcustoms.com/softail-bags.html
 
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Bad G Customs. It's their square solo bag. You can mount it on the struts, or swingarm style like I did. They will do different buckles, stitching if you want.

Look about halfway down this page:

http://www.badgcustoms.com/softail-bags.html
Thanks SoCalSoftailSlim!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2014 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by jampg
I like the swing arm bags. Floppy, Viagra, Square... their all good. I just don't see many around my part of town for some reason. I went with the Hog Deluxe and the home made bracket.
HI Have a 2012 Deluxe like your swing arm bag with matching basket weave can you please tell me where you got it and what are its dimensions thx
 
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