Tool bag mount on lower frame
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To the OP, I have also had my toolbag mounted in the area you inquired about with no issues.
I even had it mounted on the trees directly below the headlight. Not sure if I have a picture of that install. Once the bag became full with tools and such it made hard contact with the headlamp that I wasn't crazy about, which caused me to move the bag down to below the regulator.
I remember someone posting a pictorial of how they used a door hinge mounted to the toolbag, which allowed them to hardmount the toolbag on the underside of the lower tree using the headlamp riser mount bolt. Could be in the 'under $50' thread.
[EDIT] Link to thread by Mascman: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/608863-post1.html - Hard mounted fork bag on lower tree.
Last edited by SC-Longhair; Jun 12, 2011 at 11:17 PM.
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I have one mounted at the bottom of my front bars below the regulator. it is a real thick bag and has a zipper flap then it is covered with the larger belt buckle type cover to keep out water
I keep my heavy tools in this bag since it is attached with a metal bracket.
No water problems, no clearance problems and really looks like it belongs there as far as I am concerned
See my sig pic
I keep my heavy tools in this bag since it is attached with a metal bracket.
No water problems, no clearance problems and really looks like it belongs there as far as I am concerned
See my sig pic
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Does anyone know the lower engine mount bolt diameter? I bought the HD windshield bag, it's got a mounting hole on the back but it looks kind of small, may have to drill it bigger. Thanks! I didn't realize how many ppl mount the tool bag there, I like clean look.