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MarineMGySgt
> 3 dayI Installed the bag on my 2015 H-D Fat Boy. I didnt expect the 3 slot sets for the straps to line up exactly with my swing arm, the top (2) slot sets were pretty good, I should have used my Dremel Tool to make a new slot closer to the middle of the bag to line up with the lower bar of the swing arm. Pros are: The bag is a nice size to hold several items. It fit the bike fine, still room for my throw over leather saddle bags & doesnt effect the passenger foot peg. The stiff plastic back works fine as support. I used the self adhesive plastic film that came with the bag on the swing arms. I could have used the (3) straps, but went with what others have recommended, use heavy duty zip strips, it secured the bag tighter & made up for the slight misalignment of the slot sets. Even though it is not leather, the strong synthetic material is sturdy enough & looks good (see the attached photos). The quick release buckle straps are nice & a good idea. Cons are: The thick plastic back has sharp edges all the way around & on the backside of the (3) slot sets. The reason for 4 stars is because they manufactured the bag with rounded edges on the interior part of the (3) slot sets. So I ended up using the Dremel tool to round all the edges, then even went one step further & secured a sheet of vinyl cloth to the entire back with contact cement & then cut slits where the prefab slots are. This was like having an additional benefit to aid the self adhesive plastic film cushion the bags back to the swing arm preventing any possible rubbing of the paint. I am pretty satisfied with this Dowco Willie & Max swing arm bag & look forward to many years of use. Round the edges Dowco of your future bags & you definitely will earn 5 stars! Good job!
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Keith K.
> 3 dayLooks great, fells sturdy. I’m sure this will last for years.
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Grigoriy
Greater than one weekTook a round file and cleaned strap slits in the plastic back wall. I was afraid that rough edges will cut through the straps. Also mounted straps from inside the bag. It eats some available space up, but looks safer. Fits 2021 HD Softail Slim, but I didnt ride with it yet. Update 5/25/2022 Took a few rides and the bag is still there!
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Mr. J
> 3 dayNow I have extra storage for my air compressor and flat tire repair kit. Plus tools!
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Stacy Olson
> 3 dayThis is a great bag for the price. If you’re looking for saddle bag capacity, order saddle bags. If you need a place for a few smaller items, this is great. I have my emergency tools in here and there’s plenty of room.
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jimz73
01-04-2025This is a great looking leather bag. The stitching is sturdy and the bag is solid. It has clip fasteners under the Buckles which makes accessing the bag very convenient. I definitely recommend this product.
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William W Ritenour
> 3 dayNice bag but the attachments were a little loose. Added some zip ties to it and it worked out perfectly
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Constance McGlynn
> 3 dayExcellent quality. I personally did not use the leather straps. I bought some 175lbs zip-ties for a cleaner more secure install.
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1997 Heritage Softail Classic
> 3 dayThis is a well built and great quality bag. My problem is it is so small that I could not even put my cordless drill in it. I even removed the battery and it would not fit. It is very well made, I just thought the dimensions which are accurate would allow it to carry more, if your just looking to carry gloves and a set of glasses it is perfect if you want to carry anything, like a cordless drill just wont happen. I found myself calling it a bike purse and now I removed it and went back to bungee cords and strapping things to the sissy bar. But again I must say, high quality and easy to install, just not going to use as a saddle bag. My mistake not the manufacturers.
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Mr. Giovani Mosciski
> 3 dayThis bag fit my Honda Rebel 500 perfectly...once I stopped trying to get the stupid straps to work. Zipties will get you a much more solid fit. I didnt want saddle bags as I felt they changed the look of the bike too much, however this small bag is perfect to throw some small items in and go. I do wish it had some compartments though for better organization.