Tool bag placement
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 583
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From: KC
Mines mounted on the frame. The only reason I have it is so I can at least carry SOMETHING with me. Normally keep papers, koozie, pair of light gloves and sunscreen for my delicate face. If I know I'll be out after dark I roll up a long sleeve shirt and throw in it.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 4,440
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From: Northwest
I made a fairly decent leather fork bag, but I may make another one to mount down on the chin. There is some pretty decent imitation leather, that would weather the conditions down there a lot better. Plus, mounting with a metal 'T' bracket on the chin is pretty easy.
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 655
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From: Monroe, LA
Great idea HDDYNA 2006 - I have an extra bag from my RK that I'll try. I keep my papers in the bag but inside a baggie. I typically carry sunscreen and clear lens glasses in case I'm out too late.
thanks to you all for the comments and suggestions.
thanks to you all for the comments and suggestions.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,707
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From: Newtown, PA
My tools are in my tool bag at the front bottom of the bike. But, they are in large, ziploc freezer bags so they do not get wet should water get into the leather tool bag. Tools are fine. Tool bag is held to the chin of the bike via four, 14" zip ties. It is useless to try to use the straps that come with the bags - they always come loose.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2019
Posts: 397
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From: Houston, TX
Reviving this thread.
I bought my bike from a private seller who gave me his tool bag. It already has a saddle bag though. I was just wondering what the point of it is? Are there things you shouldnt put in the saddlebag that are best kept in the tool bag?
I bought my bike from a private seller who gave me his tool bag. It already has a saddle bag though. I was just wondering what the point of it is? Are there things you shouldnt put in the saddlebag that are best kept in the tool bag?
Club Member
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,920
Likes: 241
From: Southeast Texas
My tool bag is on down tubes. Never a problem mounted in that location. Never have needed them, but the day I take them off, I will.
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