After 24 hours, remove all the newspaper, and it will have dried in the desired shape. While it’s still wet, reshape the top so that it doesn’t form into a weird shape, and then set it to dry for about a day. Then, stuff the bag full of newspapers enough so that it stretches out. This makes the leather more malleable, so you can reform it into whatever shape you need. To start, simply soak each bag in a bucket or tub of hot water for about 30 seconds.
While repair kits are available, a many riders use this handy trick to get their saddlebags back to normal. To simply reshape them, all you’ll need is some water and newspaper. When you notice the saddlebags on your Heritage Softail® Classic or other motorcycle starting to cave in and lose their form, you’ll need to follow a basic maintenance procedure to get them back to their original condition. You can also check out our selection of Harley-Davidson® touring bikes at Biggs HD®, near Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, and San Diego, CA. Of course, if you want to make sure they get professional quality service, don’t hesitate to make an appointment at our repair shop. If severely torn, we custom make new tabs to closely resemble the originals.Keeping these in good condition is very important if you don’t want to replace them every few years, so we laid out some instructions in this guide for how to repair and restore your saddlebags. When possible, we will rebuild the existing tab. With wear, these tabs can become weak and rip. Tabs often connect the strap or handles to the body of the bag.
When interior handle tubing has shifted or cracked, we can carefully open the handle seams to adjust or replace the damaged tubing. If your strap is not in need of replacement, we can stitch loose threading and/or strengthen and rebuild it at the base where the hardware is connected. If your strap is not the right length for you, we can modify it to fit by shortening it, or lengthening it using leather or hardware components. We can strip and reapply the edge coating to seal and protect handle edges. Handle edges can crack, peel, or fray with use. We can custom create most colors to match the original finish to restore the handle color. The leather on handles often fades or becomes stained due to the oils from your hands when carrying. If the leather is severely worn or disintegrated, we can create a replacement. If the leather in the chain is unstitched, we can re-weave to repair the damaged area. Repair or replace leather woven through chain If your bag does not already have a crossbody strap, we can add tabs with rings to attach a custom-made strap. If you’d prefer your new custom strap to be longer or shorter, we can accommodate your request. We can custom make leather handles and straps to match most original designs using the best leather match available.
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