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Just wondering what folks think about mounting a small, lightweight motorcycle bag using bolts through grommets...I have an idea for a custom bag for my bike, and due to the odd planes of the mounting surface, I was thinking this might work. Just a small bag for paperwork, phone, wallet...any thoughts on how well grommets might work for mounting directly to existing frame points?

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I used to attach things to my motorcycle in the way you want. I'd suggest that you do not fully tighten the bolts onto the grommets. I found the vibration could and did rip the material from around the grommet. I would now slip a bit of rubber between the bolt and the inside of the grommet and use a rubber washer on each side and tighten up almost tight but just a wee touch not

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fredk, thanks for the reply, good idea on the rubber washers...that's all the encouragement I need...Thanks again!

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