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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 09:19 PM
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Well I have been doing research and there is a lot of different views. I would like stretched bags but what is better abs or fiber glass. My body guy says abs but I do not want to spend a fortune(600-800 with lids). I looked up fairing factory but found a couple of negative reviews in 2011. Also tsukayu.com fiberglass also what is the longest you want to go with a 2011 electra glide flhtp so I don't have to worry about bottoming out on turns 3 or 4 inch?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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ABS will def hold up better than fiber glass

 
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 09:22 AM
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Well I have been doing research and there is a lot of different views. I would like stretched bags but what is better abs or fiber glass. My body guy says abs but I do not want to spend a fortune(600-800 with lids). I looked up fairing factory but found a couple of negative reviews in 2011. Also tsukayu.com fiberglass also what is the longest you want to go with a 2011 electra glide flhtp so I don't have to worry about bottoming out on turns 3 or 4 inch?
There's a ton of info on www.custombaggerforum.com
Fiberglass now is totally different then what it was. Way better fitment now. Check that site out
 
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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Might want to look at Top Shop bags, nice sturdy bags, very minimal prep work reqiured to paint, and the insides are carpeted. Price is competitive and many styles and lenghts to choose from. Ordered mine on a Monday and had them at the house by Friday.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 09BlueRoadKing
Might want to look at Top Shop bags, nice sturdy bags, very minimal prep work reqiured to paint, and the insides are carpeted. Price is competitive and many styles and lenghts to choose from. Ordered mine on a Monday and had them at the house by Friday.
...I wouldn't go longer than 3 1/2", ask them at Top Shop.
http://www.extendedbags.com/index.php/product-design
 
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 10:22 PM
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Sinister bags require a LOT of work to get ready for paint. Next time I'm goin top shop.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 10:32 PM
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I'll be doing stretched but am still undecided so I'll watch this page. Right now top on my list is Bad Dads Shaved bags. So far can't justify the price and wish they were less than 4.5". Also wish they were ABS. Why isn't anyone else doing shaved bags? Is there a patent involved?
 
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 12:36 AM
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do yourself a favor and go with topshop bags. paint ready, OUSTANDING quality and tony is a true craftsman

http://www.extendedbags.com/
 
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Her are the bags from V-Twin catalog, I think the same thing from Easternperformance for $369.
 
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What do you mean if you know then what you know now???????
 

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