Swing Arm Saddle Bags: Where To Buy?
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08-15-2011, 10:13 PM
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I know Leatherworks has a bag made to mount on the left with the side mounted license plate. The model number is 322L.
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08-20-2011, 08:59 AM
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08-20-2011, 05:26 PM
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I would recommend checking out other brands before you make derogatory remarks about them. It is clear you dislike plastic buckles under the straps. From the brands I have personally run a few have been cheap (LaRosa and a no name) but the majority were made in teh USA by hand and very nice.
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I have owned a few La Rosa's and they were only "cheap" in price. All 3 i have owned were US made (by hand) of heavy weight leather and had solid hardware. What bad experiences have you had with La Rosa's? just curious as it seems like alot of stuff gets badmouthed just because the margin is not there.
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08-22-2011, 12:56 AM
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I've got a LaRosa bag and its the biggest piece of crap I have saw! It didn't hold it shape for very long. Its very cheap made. The color didn't last very long before it faded. And my bike is kept inside a building. I have had to re dye it several times. Its real thin leather. Its coming apart.. I could go on and on, but there no use. Spend the extra money and get a quality bag. I will be getting a Leather Works bag!!
#27
08-22-2011, 07:24 AM
Went with the Leatherworks 312X. I am pleased. Great customer service.
Went with the fatter 5" size. Couldn't decide between the 3" or 5", but figured I might as well make it functional.
Took extra couple weeks for the custom features, chrome spots, braiding, & REAL roller type buckles.
I always hated the "fake" quick-release snaps behind "show" buckles that are found on most saddlebags.
Being able to order with "old school" roller buckles made the difference for me. I can spend an extra 2 seconds to open the bag.
Overall fits perfect with bike theme.
Went with the fatter 5" size. Couldn't decide between the 3" or 5", but figured I might as well make it functional.
Took extra couple weeks for the custom features, chrome spots, braiding, & REAL roller type buckles.
I always hated the "fake" quick-release snaps behind "show" buckles that are found on most saddlebags.
Being able to order with "old school" roller buckles made the difference for me. I can spend an extra 2 seconds to open the bag.
Overall fits perfect with bike theme.
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08-22-2011, 07:50 AM
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