Sagging Hopnel windshield bag 3 pouches

[Chiefy]

My Hopnel 3 pocket belt on the WS is pretty old, and is starting to sag pretty good.  It's hard to see the Speedo.  I like the weathered look, or I'd buy something new. 

I need to stiffen it up some though, so I can see the speedo.  I'm sure I could "Rube Goldberg" something together that would work, but was wondering if anyone has "been there, done that" and can share what they've done.

Thanks

[fudgie]

Mine did the same thing. I was gonna take the plastic off and use some lexan in its place. Couldn't figure how to do the pouches without making it look bad. I ended up buying the HD 3 pouch set up for $95. Fits the contour of the oem shield excellant with minor adjustment. Far better quality pouches and can haul more since its metal backed.

[Chiefy]

Mine did the same thing. I was gonna take the plastic off and use some lexan in its place. Couldn't figure how to do the pouches without making it look bad. I ended up buying the HD 3 pouch set up for $95. Fits the contour of the oem shield excellant with minor adjustment. Far better quality pouches and can haul more since its metal backed.

LOL, between 1 inch risers I was installing anyway, and a small black binder clip, problem solved.  The Tach is only blocked near the red line, so if the needle disappears behind the pouch, I know I'm at the edge 

The speedo was blocked 0-50 mph.  A binder clip on the right side, under the flap fixed that.  I unhooked the lever from the clip, and you can't even see it, it's black.

[Quicksilver]

I used linseed oil on a pair of leather chaps once. Made them so stiff they could stand up on their own. Just a thought.