I have a matte black Cross Country and have the common issue of boot scuffs on the saddlebag lids. I'm considering the idea of using black Plasti-Dip on the lids. If it works it seems much simpler than vinyl wraps or bra thingys. Thoughts?
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The blind guy ain't seeing the "scuffs" either. I would live with them.
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I just plasti-dipped my side panels to cover a bad repair/paint job to the rt. side. I did it as a temp fix until I can figure out what to do. I used 3 coats of matte black Plasti-Dip, then 3 clear coats over it. Without the clear coat the Plasti-dip is just to soft, it will easily peel and collect bug and dirt like crazy. Plus I doubt without clear coating it'll hold up to a boot scuff.
As for bag lid protection, you can see I use two carbon-fiber sick-on bumper guards on each bag.
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As for bag lid protection, you can see I use two carbon-fiber sick-on bumper guards on each bag.
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This stuff takes care of the soft tacky feel, bugs come right offI just plasti-dipped my side panels to cover a bad repair/paint job to the rt. side. I did it as a temp fix until I can figure out what to do. I used 3 coats of matte black Plasti-Dip, then 3 clear coats over it. Without the clear coat the Plasti-dip is just to soft, it will easily peel and collect bug and dirt like crazy. Plus I doubt without clear coating it'll hold up to a boot scuff.
As for bag lid protection, you can see I use two carbon-fiber sick-on bumper guards on each bag.
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From Amazon...I did change the end tape pieces to real 3M double sided automotive tape.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V64HETE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
here's another pic, out touring last May
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What seat do you have there?From Amazon...I did change the end tape pieces to real 3M double sided automotive tape.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V64HETE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
here's another pic, out touring last May
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My boot would certainly land between those bumper strips! I'm inclined to think this issue will be solved with those ShoreFire lid covers. Solid Black - Victory Cross Country & MagnumI just plasti-dipped my side panels to cover a bad repair/paint job to the rt. side. I did it as a temp fix until I can figure out what to do. I used 3 coats of matte black Plasti-Dip, then 3 clear coats over it. Without the clear coat the Plasti-dip is just to soft, it will easily peel and collect bug and dirt like crazy. Plus I doubt without clear coating it'll hold up to a boot scuff.
As for bag lid protection, you can see I use two carbon-fiber sick-on bumper guards on each bag.
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Its a Drag Specialties Low-Profile Touring Seat ...I love the seat, its a perfect balance between a too hard Corbin and a too Soft Ultimate. The seat feels firm but the support never disappears no mater how long I ride on it. (I'm not a light weight...230lbs). Yea...I never hear a complaint from my wife out back either
They come in a bunch of flavors: 2013 Victory Cross Country Drag Specialties Seats & Seat Covers - Dennis Kirk, Inc.
Sorry about the thread hi-jack
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Thanks!Its a Drag Specialties Low-Profile Touring Seat ...I love the seat, its a perfect balance between a too hard Corbin and a too Soft Ultimate. The seat feels firm but the support never disappears no mater how long I ride on it. (I'm not a light weight...230lbs). Yea...I never hear a complaint from my wife out back either
They come in a bunch of flavors: 2013 Victory Cross Country Drag Specialties Seats & Seat Covers - Dennis Kirk, Inc.
Sorry about the thread hi-jack
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