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[johnchalker]

Bought a pair of the so called saddlebag bra covers but cannot get them to fit.do you think that they are not compatable for cvos.i got them so when touring my pillion doesnt have to worry about scuffing the the pannier lids.

[MUFFMAN]

What make are they? They should fit.

[porthole]

I bought them and got rid of them right away because of the crappy fit.
I bought them for over the winter storage protection. Found out the fender covers fit the whole saddlebag, so I use them instead.

Kuryakyn has covers listed in the new catalog - maybe they would fit better.

[johnchalker]

They are the official HD ones,i will try at weekend when a bit more time otherwise i will get rid.

[MUFFMAN]

They are the official HD ones,i will try at weekend when a bit more time otherwise i will get rid.

Remember, if it doesn't fit, don't force it. Get a bigger hammer.

[Fired00d]

Not sure where you are trying to put them on at, but I would make sure they were warm (room temperature). That may make them be a little easier to work with. I would think if you were in a cold climate and had them in an unheated garage they might be a little stiff and hard to work with.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[RedDevil]

Do the chrome spears on the bag lids cause a fitment issue by not allowing them to lie flat on the covers?   

   

[porthole]

Not sure where you are trying to put them on at, but I would make sure they were warm (room temperature). That may make them be a little easier to work with. I would think if you were in a cold climate and had them in an unheated garage they might be a little stiff and hard to work with.

Gary - they just barley fit - kind of like a teenager wearing a small t-shirt when he should be wearing a large - it'll fit but don't look right 

[HWYMAN1]

is this what you are trying to do?

[hdbrad03]

You have to make sure you put them on correctly with the Bar and Shield facing to the rear. My dealer installed then backward and they didn't fit. Turned them around and they fit like the above picture.

[johnchalker]

The picture looks like what i want.do i have to take the silver strips off first ?
John

[HWYMAN1]

Take the chrome bars off, place the bag bra on stretched as tight as you can, then take small needle,nail, or sharp point to mark on bra where holes for chrome bar screws align. Remove the bra, take small leather punch, put bra back in place, and screw the chrome bar back on. Presto! Done! john-

[johnchalker]

Well its done,after a bit of a struggle stretching the leather with the help from my next door neighbour,the saddle bag bras are on.i have also treated them with a leather cleaner.thanks for everyones feedback and the photo.
John