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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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Default saddle bags comming along...
got some harley patches. just taped on for the photo, darkened the 'husky' stuff.
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the top bag can move forward or aft. with my raingear rolled up it makes a decent backrest. hardware to screw the saddle bags on cost $4.86,
 
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Old Oct 1, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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It's getting there.

Looks good.
 
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Are you planning on a long trip? If not, seems like alot of storage space for short hops...imo
 
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it also looks like the back bag can scratch the fender...
 
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that's cool. I assume the side bags come off easy so you can carry them into work like a briefcase?
 
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Default the saddle bages are just a bit of a challange
not really a requirement. i just think i can do things better and cheaper sometimes.
of course, it doesn't always work out that way.
i did build a better mousetrap, though.
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not really a requirement. i just think i can do things better and cheaper sometimes.
of course, it doesn't always work out that way.
i did build a better mousetrap, though.
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quit your fibbing , you didn't build that
 
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I like it!

I am a tinker-er too, I love that stuff.

Some day I'll have to get pics of how I mounted my TBag to my luggage rack...
 
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