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Sorry for the delays again on the saddlebags...I was waiting for my foam to arrive so I could carry on.
I've now finally been able to completely finish one of the new design saddlebags with the new plastic buckles.
They've knocked another 4Ogms off the weight compared to the Austrialpin metal hardwear.
They can also be tightened VERY tight now without the buckles breaking.
I tested one by attaching it to the vice in my dads workshop and pulling as hard as I could...they were going nowhere, and it actually started to move the bench on the floor with no sign of weakness.
They're also still quick release,with a really easy operation.
I'm really happy with them!
All the overdue saddlebags have their plastic shells ready and just need the straps attaching, the foam backing sewing on, and then the bodies cable tied together.
I'm going to order the drybags today so they should all be ready by the weekend.