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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 04:05 PM
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Question Stretched Bags
Just had a set of stretched bags put on my 2011 Street Glide. they were made by Sinister Industries. Good product but i already scraped one with my girlfriend on back making a not so sharp turn. She is only 120lbs too so it's not her that is the problem. Any suggestions?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 04:13 PM
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Is your bike lowered at all or are you running stock Street Glide shocks? Street Glide shocks are 12 inch so maybe buy a 13 inch shock?

Even after saying that, I'm surprised you scraped.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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Here is a thought, Go back to your old thread that answered the question. But mostly they pointed out you can buy scrape guard for the bottom of bag

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ched-bags.html
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Bigdave12768
Here is a thought, Go back to your old thread that answered the question. But mostly they pointed out you can buy scrape guard for the bottom of bag

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ched-bags.html
what a great thought!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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If she lost 20 lbs that might make all the difference. Just sayin.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by zeus33
If she lost 20 lbs that might make all the difference. Just sayin.
best solution..
 
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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Curious to know if the bike is lowered?
 
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Yes bike was lowered one link in the rear...ordered the skid guards....dont want the old lady to lose any she's just fine
 
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and I'm talking about the girlfriend
 
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Originally Posted by StreetGlide Dave
Yes bike was lowered one link in the rear...ordered the skid guards....dont want the old lady to lose any she's just fine
Hey StreetGlide Dave, how do you like your bags? Can you post some picks? By the way, the skid plates were a must on my Baddad stretched bags.
 
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