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scored some bags!

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by prince_albert3, Sep 12, 2011.

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    HAHA, ok. I dropped the ball with the bags. Long story short.... I got a great deal on a set of Willie and Max compact bags.

    I stopped at the local bike yard to scope their newest additions. I found an old Honda Shadow with a nice small pair of bags. They were in decent shape but did have a few busted stitches and a couple abrasions. They weren't rough enough to be junked but just enough for a great deal!

    After further inspection and a fitting on my bike, I wanted them. They are synthetic leather so I don't have to worry about getting wet. I rode home with them for $21.30

    I spent a couple hours giving them a good cleaning and repairing some stitching. Then I looked them up online. These little bags retail for $190. I paid $21.30 and invested a couple hours... WINNING!

    I'm just stoked that I no longer have to tuck things in my waist line or stuff my jacket full to carry anything! Plus they cover my side cover voids well!
     

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    pics to come. Having server issues when I try to upload the images
     
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    Epic win, I would say!
     
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    the yard by me would've wanted $100 for those. And they wonder why no one buys from them...
     
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    Yeah, like the only place local to us that has something other than Harley parts. They should be locked up for raping their customers. I've gone there twice over the years about 6-7 years apart....same deal both times. I just nodded my head at the quote, made some comment about pricing causing their money to rot in the field instead of their bank, and left.

    Thos bag are a PERFECT match for your bike PA!!

    jeff
     
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    They fit the bike well.

    Just a small suggestion.
    Pierce some small holes (<= stitch holes) into the bottom to let the water drain out. When it rains water will seep through the stitch holes on the top, and pool in the bottom of the bag.

    Ghost
     
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    Who needs missing side covers with those on? :)
     
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