Crashed my 95 RK. Most damage to right rear bag, mounts, guards etc. broken elbow also. Any thoughts on the fiberglass vrs ABS bags? Mine are fiberglass, and i like the rigidity of them. I was told the ABS has more flex to them. Is that true?

 

ABS have a bit more flex, but I haven't found it to be bad.

Hope your elbow heals quickly!!

 

Glad you're somewhat Ok. Hopefully easy fix on your bike,

 

Don't think that there's any significant difference in usability between ABS and fiberglass. Just gonna depend what is available, I think. Glad you came out more or less okay.

 

ABS will flex more, but that wil keep them from busting as easily as fiberglass. i personally would rather have ABS.

 

Fiberglass can be repaired. Might be too costly to make it practical. But I'd ask/look around. Maybe boat builders…? It being just the one bag, you can pick one up on eBay and have it painted to match. Re-use your hardware.

I had fiberglass bags on my last bike. I've got ABS on this one. I don't notice any functional difference myself, e.g., undue flex or anything like that.

Alan

 

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The ABS bags do not have the same capacity rating as the fiberglass and will shake a bit more than the fiberglass. have had them on another cruiser and DID NOT like them. Without substantial support on back side, will bounce around a bit. Mine were not even as deep as yours will be.

Would always recommend OEM over aftermarket in this instance, even with the additional cost.