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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 06:49 PM
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Those are much more intense than mine. All I did was cut out some sheet metal to mount along the back side of the bag to help it retain its shape over years. Drilled 3 holes in it and the bag for mounting to places that the belt guard already mounts to, and got some plastic spacers I had laying around from a TV wall mount to space the bag out. Pics are hard to get with it already installed, but these are the best that I could do.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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with the 3" that's probably decent, i did just the back-plate with just the 2 bolts from the top belt guard, and the bag was sagging and pulling away from the back plate, so i went ahead and cut up the inner pieces and bolted them together for some support..then painted the whole thing black.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 11:33 PM
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i have the 3" leatherworks! its great,take my lunch to work in it! lol
i got it from Drew, Dr VTwin

 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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I have the 5 inch wide one on my Rocker and love it. Well worth it. I use that, a fork bag and 1 other small bag for trips and it works fine. Well made and expands upward a few inches to hold more. Made in America also!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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decided on the 5inch leatherworks which i just put my order in. thanks much to all with the help.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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Thanks for the mounting bracket/plate tutorial fellas'.
Looks like I have to get another little project done before riding season kicks off in March.
 
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I'm looking for a 312L for the Breakout. Anyone know where I can get the best price on one? Maybe a site vendor?
 
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I have the 5 inch one as well, very happy with it.
I was amazed how much stuff I got in there.
Essentials like first aid kit, extra goggles, gloves, headgear,
Usb and 12volt plug in port, fuses, etc...

 
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I'm looking for a 312L for the Breakout. Anyone know where I can get the best price on one? Maybe a site vendor?
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Import...opper_Bag.html
 
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