chrome bag strips

lonewolf · 12-13-2009, 09:30 AM

I need a little help/advice. just got a new side bag to replace the one that got damaged from "cager" backing into me. the new bag doesnt have the chrome strips on the door. how hard is it, and what is the easiest way to take them off? i am considering just swapping doors, since that wasnt damaged in the accident. thanks for any advice!

cactusjack · 12-13-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lonewolf

I need a little help/advice. just got a new side bag to replace the one that got damaged from "cager" backing into me. the new bag doesnt have the chrome strips on the door. how hard is it, and what is the easiest way to take them off? i am considering just swapping doors, since that wasnt damaged in the accident. thanks for any advice!

The strips aren't chrome, they are aluminum. It would be very hard to remove the strips without damaging them. Just bend one a little bit during removal and it isn't going to lay flat on the new bag.

As long as it will look okay, your best bet is to change the door assembly out, or buy new strips (at $40 EACH) to put on the new door.

**ringadingh** · 12-13-2009, 09:44 AM

Swapping the doors would certainly be a lot cheaper. If it was caused in an accident get the person or his insurance company to replace the strips for you.

**MAS Tequila** · 12-13-2009, 10:17 AM

Or do like I did after my accident. Same thing new bag no strips. I peeled them off the other bag. In my opinion it gives a cleaner look.

MT

lonewolf · 12-13-2009, 10:40 AM

already settled with his insurance co. but was unaware that the new bag came w/o the strips on them. already looked them up, what a crock! over $40 a piece!!. leaning more towards swapping out doors. Blows me away what they get for a stripped down bag!!

dantama · 12-13-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by lonewolf

already settled with his insurance co. but was unaware that the new bag came w/o the strips on them. already looked them up, what a crock! over $40 a piece!!. leaning more towards swapping out doors. Blows me away what they get for a stripped down bag!!

The insurance company may still open it up and send you another check for the stripes. Give them a call.

I'd put the old door on, and sell the new one here or on ebay.

macmac · 12-13-2009, 02:45 PM

The stripes are schlocky at best... No way to get them off for re-use, and way expensive for what they are.

Each one is different from the next as well, there being a top right/left, middle right/left and bottom right/left.

If you want them new and I would, I would complain to the ins co..

Others go with none, go with none and body fill the slots they fit to paint, and or use some other strip molding for cars, stuff found in VIP, Pep Boys and Auto Zone.

That comes in chrome, black and other colors.. You must carefully cut and trim this type yourself.

ridemslow · 12-13-2009, 03:18 PM

Check Gadgets site. He had something there about how to remove them and a "cheaper" stripe using automotive door trim. Worth a look-see.

**ringadingh** · 12-13-2009, 04:50 PM

Id tell the insurance company that you didn't know the strips were a seperate item, and tell them to cut you another cheque to cover them.

dennisbailey · 12-13-2009, 11:14 PM

I have worked with the insurance companies in the past and they will reopen the case and make it right. Give them a call. Not all companies are unreasonable.

**peabo2k** · 12-14-2009, 01:24 AM

Utah took the stripes off his saddle bags and sold them.

Now, the stripes from the right are on my saddle bags. So, they can be removed and reused.

soldierboy3502 · 12-14-2009, 03:36 AM

Gadget Fixit has a solution for the stripes and its very inexpensive and looks great!!

lonewolf · 12-14-2009, 07:08 AM

thanks! gonna look a gadgets site. also going to give the ins co. a call ! definately worth a shot! thought once you settled, you settled.

dantama · 12-14-2009, 11:27 AM

These are make your own $10 fakies from Pep Boys.

I'd get the insurance money, and then make your own and use the extra $$ for something more useful.

**jestephens** · 12-14-2009, 01:35 PM

I used the Chrome decal material from Autozone. I started with the 3" wide roll and cut 3/8" wide strips to the necessary length. I really like the look. It's been a couple years, a few rainy rides, and a LOT of car washes. These things have stayed put extremely well.

12-13-2009, 09:30 AM	#1
lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	chrome bag strips I need a little help/advice. just got a new side bag to replace the one that got damaged from "cager" backing into me. the new bag doesnt have the chrome strips on the door. how hard is it, and what is the easiest way to take them off? i am considering just swapping doors, since that wasnt damaged in the accident. thanks for any advice! __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-13-2009, 09:44 AM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	chrome bag strips Swapping the doors would certainly be a lot cheaper. If it was caused in an accident get the person or his insurance company to replace the strips for you. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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12-13-2009, 10:17 AM	#4
MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	chrome bag strips Or do like I did after my accident. Same thing new bag no strips. I peeled them off the other bag. In my opinion it gives a cleaner look. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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12-13-2009, 10:40 AM	#5
lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	chrome bag strips already settled with his insurance co. but was unaware that the new bag came w/o the strips on them. already looked them up, what a crock! over $40 a piece!!. leaning more towards swapping out doors. Blows me away what they get for a stripped down bag!! __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-13-2009, 02:45 PM	#7
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	chrome bag strips The stripes are schlocky at best... No way to get them off for re-use, and way expensive for what they are. Each one is different from the next as well, there being a top right/left, middle right/left and bottom right/left. If you want them new and I would, I would complain to the ins co.. Others go with none, go with none and body fill the slots they fit to paint, and or use some other strip molding for cars, stuff found in VIP, Pep Boys and Auto Zone. That comes in chrome, black and other colors.. You must carefully cut and trim this type yourself. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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12-13-2009, 03:18 PM	#8
ridemslow Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chesapeake, Ohio Posts: 1,537	chrome bag strips Check Gadgets site. He had something there about how to remove them and a "cheaper" stripe using automotive door trim. Worth a look-see. __________________
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12-13-2009, 04:50 PM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	chrome bag strips Id tell the insurance company that you didn't know the strips were a seperate item, and tell them to cut you another cheque to cover them. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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12-13-2009, 11:14 PM	#10
dennisbailey Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. George, Utah Posts: 248	chrome bag strips I have worked with the insurance companies in the past and they will reopen the case and make it right. Give them a call. Not all companies are unreasonable. __________________ Luck is the residue of hard work.
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12-14-2009, 01:24 AM	#11
peabo2k Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fort Polk, Louisiana Posts: 520	chrome bag strips Utah took the stripes off his saddle bags and sold them. Now, the stripes from the right are on my saddle bags. So, they can be removed and reused.
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12-14-2009, 03:36 AM	#12
soldierboy3502 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Laredo, Texas Posts: 229	chrome bag strips Gadget Fixit has a solution for the stripes and its very inexpensive and looks great!! __________________ Cabby 2008 Black/Red Nomad (SOLD) 2018 Blue Indian Chieftain Limited Blue Knights Texas XV
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12-14-2009, 07:08 AM	#13
lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	chrome bag strips thanks! gonna look a gadgets site. also going to give the ins co. a call ! definately worth a shot! thought once you settled, you settled. __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider
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12-14-2009, 11:27 AM	#14
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	chrome bag strips These are make your own $10 fakies from Pep Boys. I'd get the insurance money, and then make your own and use the extra $$ for something more useful.
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12-14-2009, 01:35 PM	#15
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	chrome bag strips I used the Chrome decal material from Autozone. I started with the 3" wide roll and cut 3/8" wide strips to the necessary length. I really like the look. It's been a couple years, a few rainy rides, and a LOT of car washes. These things have stayed put extremely well. __________________ Jay Stephens, Former National Vice President (2013-2015) 2006 Yamaha FJR1300 formerly 2011 Vaquero- Black formerly 2005 Nomad - black/silver
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