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Old May 7, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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I'm just curious where you all keep your bike registration. I have a 2005 883 and there is not storage (that I know of) on the bike. I keep the registration in my jacket, but if I ever ride without the jacket I'll probably forget to bring it. What do you guys do?

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Old May 7, 2013 | 08:09 PM
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On my 05 XL1200C, I added the little leather tool bag under the headlight...it was big enough for the cell, docs and a few tools...JMO.
 
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Old May 7, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Buy a new license plate bracket....put it behind the plate.
 
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Old May 7, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman24
On my 05 XL1200C, I added the little leather tool bag under the headlight...it was big enough for the cell, docs and a few tools...JMO.
+1 Fork bags aren't ugly and consume the required documents...
 
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Old May 7, 2013 | 08:27 PM
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+1 Fork bags aren't ugly and consume the required documents...
Aside from a fork bag, Id like to add to keep them in a zip lock baggy within the fork or saddle bag for added protection from moister.
 
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Old May 7, 2013 | 08:35 PM
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In my wallet, right beside my DL and CCW licenses.
 
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Old May 7, 2013 | 08:39 PM
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I mounted a fork bag to the back fender, enough room for that kind of thing plus smokes, gloves and one bottle of water.
Also a handy spot is behind the liner on your helmet.
 
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Old May 7, 2013 | 08:39 PM
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I keep it in my wallet also.

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I keep it in my coat. I always ride with my coat anyway.
 
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Old May 7, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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On a Dyna, the panel on the left side pops off without tools. Put it in a zip lock baggy and put it in there with anything else you wish to stash.

I have always wondered why Harley can't do a compartment under the seat like Metric bikes do. That would be really helpful.
 
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