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Old Jun 12, 2019 | 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by VAFish
How much touring are you doing?

I just use a set of cheap throw over bags and let them rub on the shocks. They are starting to wear a little bit. I'm thinking about pop riveting some kydex to reinforce them where the shocks are causing the wear.

Here is my bike set up for touring.


I'm thinking much the same thing . Once the bags have some weight in them they should be alright . I'm only planning an eight day trip so it's not major issue . Looks like I'm going to get a refund on these things anyway . The seller might even let me keep them .
 
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