Motorcycle tool bag?

[rdb]

Had to make something different, so I thought I'ld try a motorcycle tool bag.

Since I never made one, all I cared about was the architecture of the thing, so no tooling.

I didn't make a template, just measured out with a steel, and cut. I think it worked out, so I will make a pattern for it later.

I just finished it, so it's not cleaned up, fraying edges, string sticking out, etc. All I plan to do is oil, condition, and seal.

To those who make these, I have a couple questions. Looking at pix on the web, there really isn't a good view of attachments to the bike setups. I just used some dee rings, and a strap. Any good advice is greatfully accepted.

I don't have a sewing machine yet, so it's hand stitched, somewhat hastily. I didn't take the time to wet form it around a mold, but next time, I will. I know none of them are, they're actually rounder than mine, but I like the case look. Adding a liner would mean you could add stiffener too.

Anywho, just adding leather porno for you to look at.

[freak]

first off thanks for the leather porn... I've never made any bags so i'm no help there but it looks great to me.

[rdb]

Thanx Freak. Me neither, without a sewing machine, I'm just another strap maker...lol

[wolvenstien]

looks very sexy.....

[rdb]

Thanx Wolf, I've never been associated with sexy before! Maybe I should have Johanna let me into the adult section now....lol

If there is any one reading this though, who does make these bags, and it's not a priority idea or anything, please show how you do the attachment to the bike.

[wolvenstien]

Honestly it depends on the bike and how you want to attach it..... On my bike, I made my tool bag to attach to the light bar which is horizontal.... but on some bikes you attach to the forks. Most of these use two separate straps to strap dont to the fork tube above the seal.

[Spider]

I love the look of the bag. Very nice and looks like it fits much stuff. On my bike the tool bag attaches to the handlebar risers with a strap. 4 slits on the back of the bag allow the strap to first feed from the inside out. Around the first riser. Back into the second slit. Across the middle through the inside. back out, around the second riser and back in from the 4th slit. Then both ends buckle and strap meet and buckle like a belt from the inside. Shoot, I hope this helps cause I was picturing it as I typed it....lol

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[rdb]

Thanx Spider! That was a good explanation, I get it now. I just hate cutting slot holes in leather, but it sounds like the tried and true method works.

I thought the dee rings could strap above the stabilizer, but it sounds like I need a redesign. I'll have to visit a few bike shops to check things out.

[Gremlin]

I've had the opportunity to make quite a number of fork/toolbags and gotta tell ya, I like the direction this one is going in. Nicely done.

[rdb]

Well, thanx Gremlin, but your website pix show how it's done! I still don't have the patience to do all that braidwork, but it does make the bag...nice work