Make sure it is warm enough where you are working. That glue will not stick when it's cold.

 

I had my covers installed by the dealer before I took delivery on my old SG, and the velcro was sliding all over the inside of the lids. I suspect they didn't let it set up for the 24 hours you mention above (go figure, a tech not following instructions?). If it hadn't been for the way the tape kept sliding I'd give them a big thumb's up, 'cuz they sure did protect the tops of my bags.

 

I did mine in the sun and everything streched out perfectly.
good luck.

 

yes they do fit like a glove,i'm very happy with them.The tape hasn't moved on mine in 3 summers of riding.

 

if they are authentic Leather, DON'T hit them with a hair dryer. It drys the leather and promotes craking down the road.

IF its real leather and not vinyl, then you could get them wet and leather will strech. Wet them evenly, and completly. Don't just get a small part of it wet, as that could leave a watermark. Once on, Let them dry naturally, and then treat them with neatsfoot oil or a good leather Conditioner.

 

Here is a tip too,check to see that the 09 saddlebag lids are not a bit bigger. I saw somewhere that the bags were bigger on the 09's

 

The bags on the 09 are bigger than prev years make sure u have the right covers

 

Mine were on, I used a heat gun, then after a few days they reshrunk and came off! There sitting on the bench in the garage.. Ill give them another go when I have a few days to keep heating and stretching them.

 

If you can send them back and get the ones from Mustang...fit better no velcrow to stick on,and yes they will eventually pull off.