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Old Jun 11, 2020 | 10:06 PM
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i like my bottle holder thats mounted to saddle bag crash bar. i just wished it wasn't so flimsy. could easily carry my morning mccafe and drink on the interstate but the wind starts flapping it around and can't put it back in. just wondered if anybody knew a quick easy fix to stiffen it up.



 
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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 11:18 AM
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I’d say sleeve it. Maybe a thin plastic ring at the top? Might be ways to stiffen the leather too - have you looked? Possibly a piece of spring steel trimmed to fit; that’d be thinner than any plastic...
 

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Old Jun 14, 2020 | 12:15 PM
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Can you sleeve it with a foam coolie cup ..
 
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Old Jun 15, 2020 | 07:40 AM
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I've seen thin plastic sheets 3x3 or close at home depot or lowes that would work to cut and roll up and slide in. I think it would keep it from collapsing.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2020 | 05:31 PM
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Have you tried rubbing Viagra on it?
 
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What about buying a metal thermos or travel mug that fits the holder? Pour your beverage into it. It would stay warmer longer as well.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2021 | 05:35 PM
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drill some holes nearer the bottom and black zip tie the bitch.....It won't flap no more and should stay open for holstering the beverage of choice.
 
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I make my B*#@* on the back hold everything. Problem solved
 
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