How to install Leather lid Inserts for your motorcycle saddlebags

Leather Lid Inserts Installation

STEP 1
Mandatory, remove your bags from the bike for better control during installation

STEP 2
Apply leather conditioner to the inside of the saddlebags at the seams. This will allow the leather to relax and accept the inserts for a better install.

STEP 3

Lay the bag facing up on a flat surface of your choice. Open the Lid toward you, make sure the lid is laying flat on the surface

STEP 4

Place your Insert into the lid, Lining up the back of the insert with the rivets & the front seam that are existing on your lid. Exception: Springer - Fatboy - Sportster - Deuce. See Note for more detailed instructions.

STEP 5

your insert on the bag lid. The reason for doing this is because you'll need the line so when you apply Your Glue you will not get glue outside of where your lid will be placed in the bag.

STEP 6 & 7

6:) After you've drawn your line take a wire brush and nap-up the leather on the inside of the bag lid to give the glue something to adhear to.

7:) Carefully apply to your lid insert the Contact Cement. Then carefully apply to the inside of your bag lid the contact cement while staying within the lines.

STEP 8

Let the Glue dry a little on both parts until there is a thin film on top of the Glue (should be tacky to the touch).

STEP 9

Then carefully place your insert into the lid staying within your lines. (Be sure to work the insert into your lid so the glue holds your insert.)

STEP 10

Allow proper Drying time for the Contact Cement to cure! We recommend using DAP/WeldWood Contact Cement, 2-3 ounce bottles with brush applicator. Purchase at your local hardware store, lowes, home depot, etc... Note: For all other leather saddlebag lids, trimming of the lid insert maybe necessary due to shrinkage of the saddlebag lid, caused by aging and neglect.

DISCLAIMER: All inserts and supports come in sets to fit both right and left saddle bags. All leather saddle bags are not stitched the same and due to leather shrinkage will vary a little in size. Therefore our product is made as a one size fits all, and will fit approximately 98% of the bags made on the market. For the other 2% hand snips will be required to trim. If you have any questions please call the Home Office at (239) 543-8360. Any duplication of this product will be in violation of Patent Laws. Patent Pending Made in U.S.A.

NOTE: We recommend applying Leather Softeners and Conditioners before and after installation. It will help preserve and keep your bags from cracking, warping, and drying out. Keep the bag clean, maintained, and well preserved at all times for better and longer lasting results to your Leather Saddle Bags!

The Springer - Fatboy - Sportster - Deuce Lids are a flat-type. Place inside the Lid. Trim to fit if needed and then draw the lines.

Before Glue, take a wire-brush and nap-up the leather between the lines. This will give the glue something extra to adhere to.

After Glue, drill and rivet the lid if needed, using 6-rivets with backers. One at each corner and one in the middle of the corner rivets at the hinge.

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Leather Lid Inserts Installation

STEP 1Mandatory, remove your bags from the bike for better control during installation

STEP 2Apply leather conditioner to the inside of the saddlebags at the seams. This will allow the leather to relax and accept the inserts for a better install.

STEP 3Lay the bag facing up on a flat surface of your choice. Open the Lid toward you, make sure the lid is laying flat on the surface

STEP 4Place your Insert into the lid, Lining up the back of the insert with the rivets & the front seam that are existing on your lid. Exception: Springer - Fatboy - Sportster - Deuce. See Note for more detailed instructions.

STEP 5your insert on the bag lid. The reason for doing this is because you'll need the line so when you apply Your Glue you will not get glue outside of where your lid will be placed in the bag.

STEP 8Let the Glue dry a little on both parts until there is a thin film on top of the Glue (should be tacky to the touch).

STEP 9Then carefully place your insert into the lid staying within your lines. (Be sure to work the insert into your lid so the glue holds your insert.)