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Offline basmntdweller

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Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« on: March 16, 2015, 02:36:09 PM »
Long story but I'll keep it short. I scuffed the hell out of the tops of my side cases. I had to carry an item that didn't really work out well. I had some padding under the item but somewhere along the way the padding worked its way out and this is what I ended up with. Short of replacing the cases, any easy and effective way to fix these scuffs?

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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2015, 02:56:12 PM »
since I don't know how to help you except by telling you to get them re-painted, I will just say this: ouch  :-\
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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2015, 03:01:56 PM »
Crap! That sucks! Unfortunately, that is through the paint. The only way to repair that is going to be a repaint.  :(
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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2015, 03:21:35 PM »
I was afraid that was what you guys would say! That good deal I got wasn't so great after transportation screw ups.

Matt
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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2015, 03:23:41 PM »
I'm kinda anal about appearance so I wouldn't take my own advice, BUT you could mask off an area and have it sprayed with "LINE-X" pickup bed liner. It is tough as nails, can be done with sharp lines, and would protect this area from boot damage. Almost every C-14 I've seen is scuffed in that area.
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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2015, 03:30:24 PM »
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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2015, 03:42:02 PM »
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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2015, 03:46:39 PM »
Quote from: gPink on March 16, 2015, 03:30:24 PM
Will Tech Specs' saddle bag kit cover the damage?
http://techspec-usa.com/magento/index.php/motorcycles/combo-kits/kawasaki-councours-c14/kawasaki-concours-tank-grips-saddlebox-covers-combo-snake-skin.html

That's what I was thinking only I would cut it down to a smaller area than what they show here:

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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2015, 04:06:34 PM »
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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2015, 04:35:02 PM »
Generally speaking, I'm not that picky about appearance. Not sure if either the tech stuff or the bed liner material is an improvement over the scuffs. They both definitely hide the scuffs but don't really care for their looks either.

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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #10 on: March 16, 2015, 05:12:51 PM »
Quote from: basmntdweller on March 16, 2015, 04:35:02 PM
Generally speaking, I'm not that picky about appearance. Not sure if either the tech stuff or the bed liner material is an improvement over the scuffs. They both definitely hide the scuffs but don't really care for their looks either.

I know what you mean... I don't like either of those options, either.  Although it does have the advantage of hiding possible FUTURE damage.
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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #11 on: March 16, 2015, 07:56:03 PM »
You can buy the saddlebag cover without having to buy the whole saddlebag.

http://www.kawasakipartshouse.com/oemparts/a/kaw/500b82b3f8700223e47996c7/accessory
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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2015, 05:29:25 AM »
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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2015, 05:32:59 AM »
And if you do, remember nothing comes with it so you would have to transfer everything over to it that is either glued or screwed to the lid.
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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #14 on: March 17, 2015, 05:36:07 AM »
I can live with a whole lot of scuffing for $700 or more.

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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #15 on: March 17, 2015, 05:44:43 AM »
Quote from: basmntdweller on March 17, 2015, 05:36:07 AM
I can live with a whole lot of scuffing for $700 or more.

Matt
Proud of 'em aren't they. A couple of more like that and you could afford to move out of the basement.
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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #16 on: March 17, 2015, 05:56:52 AM »
But the basement is where all the good stuff is kept!
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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #17 on: March 17, 2015, 06:18:55 AM »
...and not as hot as the attic.  :)
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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #18 on: March 17, 2015, 08:04:53 AM »
Quote from: basmntdweller on March 17, 2015, 05:36:07 AM
I can live with a whole lot of scuffing for $700 or more.

Matt

 :yikes: I'd rattle can it before paying that much. Would definitely look into covering it with Tech Spec or something similar.
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Re: Modified my saddlebags, not in a good way
« Reply #19 on: March 17, 2015, 08:21:25 AM »
Some kind of stickers is more like my price range. I've seen a few of my rattle can paint jobs. I better stay with decals.

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