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Old Jan 18, 2020 | 08:55 AM
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I am looking to have some custom saddlebags made for my MC. The Saddle maker I would have used went out of business a few years back, and I have yet to find another. I just cant seem to find any commercial bags that I like. I have some ideas in my head, and I need a saddle maker who can bring them to life. Can anyone recommend a leather maker who does great handcrafting? Please tell me about your experience there and why you recommend them.

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Not sure if he makes saddlebags per se, but I’m sure he could make just about anything.....might want to check with Capt Itch here on the forum.
 
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I am looking to have some custom saddlebags made for my MC. The Saddle maker I would have used went out of business a few years back, and I have yet to find another. I just cant seem to find any commercial bags that I like. I have some ideas in my head, and I need a saddle maker who can bring them to life. Can anyone recommend a leather maker who does great handcrafting? Please tell me about your experience there and why you recommend them.

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Boss bags are high quality hand crafted bags. They are expensive, but worth it. Had a set for my last Dyna. Also Ironbags, had a set on an Electragide. Both made in the USA.
Bossbags.com

Ironbags.com
 
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Boss bags are high quality hand crafted bags. They are expensive, but worth it. Had a set for my last Dyna. Also Ironbags, had a set on an Electragide. Both made in the USA.
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"I just cant seem to find any commercial bags that I like."...I have seen those makers in the past. I have a few parameters in mind (size, and Flap design) and really need a "Custom" maker, such as a Saddle maker or "Custom" leather shop.
 
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Not sure if he makes saddlebags per se, but I’m sure he could make just about anything.....might want to check with Capt Itch here on the forum.
I did a member search and didn't find him. Does he have a website, or should I look on FB?
 
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"I just cant seem to find any commercial bags that I like."...
I'm just saying, these guys make bags. Maybe they can do what you want.
 
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Not sure if he makes saddlebags per se, but I’m sure he could make just about anything.....might want to check with Capt Itch here on the forum.
I checked and didn't see where they make saddlebags.
 
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I have a few parameters in mind (size, and Flap design) and really need a "Custom" maker, such as a Saddle maker or "Custom" leather shop. "
I have seen a few custom bag makers at rallies over the years, but don't recall their names. I don't want a commercial bag maker that makes one size fits many putting me into something he already makes.
 
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Leatherworksinc.com. Looks like very nice leather saddlebags,etc. Captain Itch,very nice leather good also.
 
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Check out Ironbags.....they’re in Wisconsin as I recall. Over the years I’ve had a couple sets from them. Great reputation and been around for a long time.
 
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