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SaddleBags With Reinforced Plastic Inserts

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Hello Fellow Bikers,

Not sure if this questions has been asked before but I heard different things.
I have a 2009 Super Glide Custom and I ordered a set of Willie & Max® Deluxe Collection Slant Saddlebags 12 Tall X 14 Long that are synthetic leather reinforced with plastic inserts. I have not relocated the turn signals and they fit pretty snug and are about 2 inch away from the exhaust. The pipes that I have now are Cycle Shack 3” slip on with a stage 1 Upgrade.

I heard that if you have plastic saddlebags the exhaust can melt the bags; with the bags being synthetic leather with plastic inserts will they be ok. I have not rode the bike with them yet and would rather return the bags and get full leather if the bags will melt or have problems. I would appreciate any advice.

Thanks Joe
 
Can't guarantee that your bags will be ok but I put a pair of synthetic bags on my Low Rider and never had a problem. Might want to take a look after a long ride and carefully feel the underside of the bag to see how hot it is. Be careful not to touch the mufflers. JMHO.
JP
 
I think it was Steve07 who fabricated a reinforcement patch/heat shield out of exhaust pipe metallized insulation sheet or silver burn resistant ironing board cover material using self adhesive/contact cement or stitched it on the side of the bag where it won't be seen, nearest the exhaust pipe...?
 
I appreciate the feedback. I will give them a try on short runs then move it up to long runs and see how they do. Thanks again.

Joe
 
NEWHD74FAN said:
I think it was Steve07 who fabricated a reinforcement patch/heat shield out of exhaust pipe metallized insulation sheet or silver burn resistant ironing board cover material using self adhesive/contact cement or stitched it on the side of the bag where it won't be seen, nearest the exhaust pipe...?
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Close. It was ironing board cover material on the leg of frog toggs rain gear,but it would work on the base of the bag although I don't think you will have a problem with a 2'' air gap between the pipe and the bag.Standing air dissipatates at approx. ten degrees per 1/4'',this increases dramatically with air flow when you start moving. Just don't use it as a beer cooler!:D
 
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