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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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has any one thought of using metal hose clamps to secure it down, i know they are cheap at any auto parts store. its what i plan on doing to my tool bag i have mounted infront of the oil filter....when ever i get the bike back from the dealer

nice cooler idea there Dissociative
 
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 09:19 PM
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They would work. Just make sure to cover the contact points with something durable to protect the paint.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Dissociative
why has nobody mentioned that the 5" bag fits 12 beer cans laid on their side?..

i did 5 just for that reason...i can lay cans in it and throw some cool packs in there. put em all in a heavy plastic bag and add ice...instant cooler...
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 01:10 PM
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Garage Leathers for the win...hand made, high quality.

Not a mass produced phoney with plastic quick clasps.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by meatsack
Garage Leathers for the win...hand made, high quality.

Not a mass produced phoney with plastic quick clasps.
You say that as if the quick disconnects are an unwanted feature.
Many of us prefer that type of latch.
Not sure if robots are used in the LW production line, but I doubt it.
High quality bags made right here in the USA for both companies.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Kowan
You say that as if the quick disconnects are an unwanted feature.
Many of us prefer that type of latch.
Not sure if robots are used in the LW production line, but I doubt it.
High quality bags made right here in the USA for both companies.
I agree, I personally preferred the Leatherworks bag over anything else... If you want something even more elaborate there's always the individually customed sidearm bags on ebay for like $300+ ... but out of the 3 most common it's LW for me.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by meatsack
Garage Leathers for the win...hand made, high quality.

Not a mass produced phoney with plastic quick clasps.
While your messing around with your buckles I already got he thirsty cute girl the beer she wanted with my American made leather works bag witj those easy to open quick clips.....I hated the buckles.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 10:04 AM
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The buckle on the one I have is very quick! I've only handled bags from two makers: Harley and Garage Leathers. Based on that, I can say the Garage Leathers bag blows away the HD bag in quality and looks.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Jaburg1
The buckle on the one I have is very quick! I've only handled bags from two makers: Harley and Garage Leathers. Based on that, I can say the Garage Leathers bag blows away the HD bag in quality and looks.
I checked out the HD bag they had installed a a new Blackline while at the dealer.
I wasn't impressed either and just made my less costly but higher quality LW bag an even better purchase IMO.
 
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