Here's a couple more pics showing how I mounted the bag to the plate. The only differenc in the final install was I used a large washer on the inside of the bag to keep the nut/bolt from pulling through the bag:

 

thanks for posting, that's a good looking job. I love it when someone steps out of the norm for a mod.

 

I wondered if you could do that. I was looking at I think it was 10 gage maybe 13 to mount the bag to and then use the top two. I was worried that if you put some weight into the bag it would pull on the belt guard and tweak it some. Have you gone for ride with it yet?

 

I haven't ridden it yet due to the Holidays, but I don't think the weight will be an issue because both bolts run through the frame as well as the belt guard. Plus, I won't have much weight, only a tool pouch, bandanas, sunglesses, gloves, etc.

 

Cool man. Yeah those bags are not made for grocery shopping I guess.

 

+1 I like the way the bag stays in place, mine tends to drop. I would be interest in buying a "kit" like this if offered.

 

great, now i have a new project.

 

dunno bout a kit but I could probably make those plates pretty cheap on our waterjet.

 

Just received my Licks bag. I will be using some form of this to mount it. Thanks for the great idea.

 

Great idea! Nicely done!