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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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I am doing some homework in preparation for a stretched hard bag mod. I am curious if they will scrape in a turn before the floorboards?

I have seen 2" extensions out there but does anyone make a 2" stretch that's actually functional storage space?
 

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Yes.
4" stretch will.
2" may not.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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The bags on the SWO Roadglide has plates.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 11:35 PM
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Where can I get skid plates and are they visible (if you're not laying on your back looking up?)

Does anyone make a 2" stretched bag?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by stevepacman
Where can I get skid plates and are they visible (if you're not laying on your back looking up?)

Does anyone make a 2" stretched bag?
Search my previous posts.
Arlen Ness builds some but I've only seen them available through Bagger Nation.

You can make your skid plates.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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i have baddad 2" extensions and scrap the boards and jiffy stand regularly since my bike is lowered but never touch the bags, love the look, theres not that much more storage in the full bag anyway.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2008 | 10:41 AM
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Trask performance have stretched bags that are usable space,but I believe they are 4".Toby
 
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by stevepacman
I am doing some homework in preparation for a stretched hard bag mod. I am curious if they will scrape in a turn before the floorboards?

I have seen 2" extensions out there but does anyone make a 2" stretch that's actually functional storage space?
Here's something that will interest you.....http://www.milwaukeebagger.com/Stretched%20baggs.html
hope that link works and helps..........
 
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sometimes form becomes more important that function. and i also wonder how the bags handle the heat from the mufflers? i have no interest in tail draggin look, but am curious as to the heat issue with extended bags.
 
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