Originally Posted by timberwolfz28

A few weeks back I read a thread about a company making a mini version of a side bag for small things like cell phones, keys, extras glasses, and even ham sandwiches The problem, for me at least, was the price. They were very nice, and well made, but out of reach for me.

So I began looking around when out and about. here's what I came up with...



Notice the electrics cover area? here's a close look:



And closer yet:



It's a "Hard Shell Camcorder Bag" from a company called Sakar International, though I bought mine at Kmart (direct link to the item). The item number on the backing cardboard says "SP-200-blk". I paid $15.

I pulled the electrics cover, and exposed the push pins in the back:



I grabbed the top two (one at a time) with vice grips, and threaded out the allen head screws that were in the other side. Then I laid the cover over the back of the bag, lined it up by eyeball so it was fairly even, and marked the holes. Then I drilled a 5/16" hole in each spot and stuck the allen bolts and washers through from the inside of the bag and then through the cover. I threaded the pins back on and tightened it all down. Here's what you see from the inside:



And how it fits together, top view (this should give you some concept of scale too):



After the cover is back on, here's what you see from the top, to give you an idea how far it sticks out:




Here I have a pair of mechanics gloves, a skull cap, a bunjee cord, and my cell phone. In the picture above, all those items are in the bag with it zipped and closed.



And one last shot, showing the compartments/dividers. There are also velcro loops (like you would put film canisters in) and a loop for hooking your keys if you like.



Seems to hold well, and fits just enough of the extras without adding bulk to the bike. The black leather wrap matches the seat nicely.

It is what it is, take it for what it's worth, but considering it was only $15 and 15 minutes worth of time... I think it might be something some others of you could use as well...

Originally Posted by Thewaxmania

I took your advice and put one of these bags on my 92 FXDC on Saturday. Worked out really well. Although, I learned to keep a ziploc bag in the bag in case it rained. I keep my phone and camera in the ziploc bag.

Thanks again for the idea!

Originally Posted by SH_01FXDWG

Hey looking at your pics, I noticed that it looks like your spark plug cables are connected incorrectly. Shouldn't the top terminal go to the rear cylinder? Just thought I would mention that.

Originally Posted by Thornhammer

I have also completed the Electrical Cover Bag mod.

My ride is an '09 FXDC, so the electrical cover only has two of those push-pin things. It also has a chrome band running the length of the cover.

Solution: I purchased an electrical cover from a recent-model FXD, which looks very similar to mine but lacks the chrome band.

Drilled four holes in the cover, two above and two below the internal structural band. Once done, I added another pair, for a total of six. Here's a pic.



Also added an emblem to the front of the bag. I thought it looked cool.

Here it is on the motorcycle:



Had to use my phone's camera, so it's not a good close up.

Here it is a little closer up:



Main concern right now is the cover pulling off if there's much weight in the bag. I'm thinking about drilling a hole in the top or side of the EC and running a zip tie somewhere a little more secure.

Originally Posted by Thewaxmania

Correct me if I'm wrong, but EVOs run the opposite of Twin Cams with regard to plug wire/coil connection. Rear cylinder is fed by the bottom coil point and front cylinder is fed by the top...

Originally Posted by Thewaxmania

Correct me if I'm wrong, but EVOs run the opposite of Twin Cams with regard to plug wire/coil connection. Rear cylinder is fed by the bottom coil point and front cylinder is fed by the top...