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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Hey guys I bought a set of stretched bags off of ebay and the quality isnt the greatest, but for the price I got them to work. They look good after we bodied them up but they are bowed in the middle on the side closest to the fender. I was thinking about getting the top shelf storage shelf in hopes that would reduce the bowing? Any thoughts or ideas to reduce the bowing?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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need a picture, and the shelf might hold them out and in a good shape.best bet would be to park them out in the hot sun with a piece of wood jammed in there hoping they would keep there shape.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 09:48 PM
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Since there are a few posts about this. What brand did you buy?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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I'm curious....are they ABS plastic?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 08:37 AM
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Unfortunately I don't even know if they had a brand. They came out of texas and the had several postings up at once. They also came with a fender cover which I promptly threw in the trash. They came primered gray and are made of glass. After two days of body work they came out decent except for boeing I have described. But I only payed 350 shipped and I have more time than money. If any of you have seen my before and after pics and knew that I only spent 2500 to get it where it is now I think you d be impressed lol. Buying the bags is up to you, you know my issue with em and im not sure if it can be fixed. Its not a huge issue but does make taking off the lids a bit of a pain.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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I think maybe he was asking "the name" so the rest of us can avoid them.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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Well thats kind what I'm getting at. I dont think they had a brand name. I'll post a pick tonight and do some research on the brand and post
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Post a link to the Ebay ad or a picture of Ebay ad

Was it this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-David...item3a6f41726d
 

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Isn't the cutout on the wrong side for a 2 into 1 pipe?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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Lol good call. Yes wrong side.
 
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