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Old 01-17-2006 | 03:17 PM
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I am lookin for some ideas for the empty slot on the saddlebags where the latch goes on the police bikes.I saw a real nice insert in the JP cycle catalog, but they wanted $173.00 for it. ( HUH--WHAT! )Thanx in advance --OD
 
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Old 01-17-2006 | 08:26 PM
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I also would like to find the very same thing,,mine just have the black sticker were the police sticker used to be. someone must make something to dress up this void that doesnt cost $$$$$$$$$,
 
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Old 01-17-2006 | 09:29 PM
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Check out J&P cycles or Dennis Kirk catalog or online they have what you are looking for
 
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Old 01-18-2006 | 01:49 AM
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some idiot in michigan sells billet covers for around 240 bucks i think he smokes his lunch
 
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Old 01-18-2006 | 04:25 AM
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mike,
I'm guessing alot of these guys making these inserts must have lunch together,lol what inserts do you have on your bags? i can see something in your pic,but not clearly
 
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Old 01-18-2006 | 09:51 AM
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check out e-bay i found a set of billet inserts black with cut-in lines for 79 bucks or so i did have to openthe holes a tad his bolt holes didnt line up perfectly but that was no biggie they are a nice filler for the $$$

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...04635546QQrdZ1
 
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Old 01-18-2006 | 12:52 PM
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I made mine for six bucks out of 1/8 flat steel and welded bolts on the back.
 
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Old 01-18-2006 | 12:56 PM
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Try this link - looks like good stuff, just bought a set of police bags for my RKC - will switch back and forth with stock bags. Intend to get the right pieces for it after they are painted.

www.owensoptions.com
 
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Old 01-18-2006 | 07:16 PM
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mike,
I'm guessing alot of these guys making these inserts must have lunch together,lol what inserts do you have on your bags? i can see something in your pic,but not clearly
theyre the early electraglide emblems that they used to put on the front fenders
 
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Old 01-18-2006 | 07:34 PM
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Thanks guys,
I knew there had to be something besides a sticker out there.
 


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