Leather or PVC material?
#1
11-09-2009, 04:18 PM
Leather or PVC material?
Allright... I am getting tired of riding with a backpack while on the commute... I am looking at some inexpensive throwover saddlebags for my sporty. I like the thought of leather but it seems to me that the cheapo PVC material might be a little more rugged...
Thoughts?
Beuller?
Beuller?
Has anyone seen Beuller?
Thoughts?
Beuller?
Beuller?
Has anyone seen Beuller?
#2
11-09-2009, 05:47 PM
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Maybe cheaper but I have never seen a good set of throw over bags in PVC / plastic that look good (at least as good as leather) A good set of thick leather will last you a lifetime.
Check out letherworks or fox creek. Their stuff is top of the line and the customer service can not be beat.
My wife and I learned many years ago it is better and cheaper to buy quality once then junk multiple times.
Check out letherworks or fox creek. Their stuff is top of the line and the customer service can not be beat.
My wife and I learned many years ago it is better and cheaper to buy quality once then junk multiple times.
#3
11-09-2009, 05:52 PM
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Leather is pretty darn tuff check out the duffle bag that we make.Made of Chap leather and we have double stitched all the seams and have put in a double bottom.As with everything that I make it is top Quality...
#4
11-09-2009, 05:56 PM
I always prefer leather. I'm re-covering everything on my Deluxe with leather this winter. My wife scuffed holes in the $750 saddlebags (twice) this season. That ain't gonna happen with leather!
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11-09-2009, 08:20 PM
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If you want it to last, you won't be happy with PVC.
I tried some with the PVC backing and it lasted about 2 years and then started cracking.
Go for leather.
I tried some with the PVC backing and it lasted about 2 years and then started cracking.
Go for leather.
Last edited by Lindsey141; 11-09-2009 at 08:57 PM.
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#8
11-09-2009, 08:30 PM
Nothing wrong with textile. Got mine for $66 and they wotk fine. Harley riders tend to like leather. Ever noticed that? That said, leather is more durable and stylish. But you're looking for cheap. Sure beats not having any storage.
#10
11-09-2009, 08:39 PM
Willie& max make cheap and durable bags (not leather) The good thing is no matainance and you can run in rain all day. All leather sucks in heavy rain........acts like a sponge