I refuse to ruin the looks of my OCC by putting a basket on it. However I would like to use it for the trips to the store(mostly the hardware store for small items). I am thinking of making a pair of fiberglass saddle bags. I am having a hard time thinking of the best shape, location and size. Perhaps larger than 14L x 10H x 3-1/2 or 4W would be too big? Any other ideas out there? If you know of anything premade of glass or leather(not to big) pre made, leather or glass please let me know before I start this project.
saddle bags for occ chopper
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That's a great looking chopper, so don't granny it up with a wire basket.
Some guys buy ammo cans at a surplus store and mount them like saddle bags. They come in many sizes, open from the top, they are water proof, and you can paint them to match your bike. Good luck.
That's a great looking chopper, so don't granny it up with a wire basket.
Some guys buy ammo cans at a surplus store and mount them like saddle bags. They come in many sizes, open from the top, they are water proof, and you can paint them to match your bike. Good luck.
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Snake: Yea leather is great. I cannot purchase the correct size. Also I don't think that I want to cover the fender.
Google "Himalaya Leather" they have some great looking leather saddle bags and jackets dirt cheap. The bags would fit a cruiser but not a occ(bummer)
Snake: Yea leather is great. I cannot purchase the correct size. Also I don't think that I want to cover the fender.
Google "Himalaya Leather" they have some great looking leather saddle bags and jackets dirt cheap. The bags would fit a cruiser but not a occ(bummer)
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I have the same problem, I am trying to find some type of handlebar bag, or saddle bag for carrying stuff. I don't want to have to wear a back pack if possible.
I have the same problem, I am trying to find some type of handlebar bag, or saddle bag for carrying stuff. I don't want to have to wear a back pack if possible.
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Check out ebay. I was really surprised at how cheap leather saddlebags are! Could get a set of equine saddlebags and put 'em on my cruiser cheaper then an under the seat bike bag would be.
Found a few that measured 12x12x6 that should fit an OCC rather nicely.
Check out ebay. I was really surprised at how cheap leather saddlebags are! Could get a set of equine saddlebags and put 'em on my cruiser cheaper then an under the seat bike bag would be.
Found a few that measured 12x12x6 that should fit an OCC rather nicely.
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Another idea (don't kill me for suggesting this) but check out purses at your local discount store or the clearance rack at a store like Khols. My wife is always coming home with a new leather purse from the clearance rack when she goes there, 99% of the time they're 100% leather and under $10. lol
Another idea (don't kill me for suggesting this) but check out purses at your local discount store or the clearance rack at a store like Khols. My wife is always coming home with a new leather purse from the clearance rack when she goes there, 99% of the time they're 100% leather and under $10. lol
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There was a vendor that sells a nice throw over type that a few guys have. One in particular had it on a Spoiler the size was perfect . But I have lost track of the vendor.
Anybody?
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There was a vendor that sells a nice throw over type that a few guys have. One in particular had it on a Spoiler the size was perfect . But I have lost track of the vendor.
Anybody?
Don't visit Himalaya leather Bad Site
Google Safe Browsing diagnostic page for himalayaleather.com
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Yeppers Kevlarr, I always look at the purses at Goodwill and thrift stores. Can get lucky some times. With a lil moding you can make some cool bags. (Of course Carol then points out if it matches my outfit or not, snork) They also have compartments which really does come in handy.
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LoL Kev my main man....I just picked up a few purses, they are perfect, old pure leather and cool brass clasp's as well. My Wifey is a seamstress of sorts so I am having her mod them for me. But when there done you wont be able to tell.......Just though I could help Solidify your suggestion as Valid....It's more than Valid, Its a steal!!!
LoL Kev my main man....I just picked up a few purses, they are perfect, old pure leather and cool brass clasp's as well. My Wifey is a seamstress of sorts so I am having her mod them for me. But when there done you wont be able to tell.......Just though I could help Solidify your suggestion as Valid....It's more than Valid, Its a steal!!!
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Does work great BK. I call mine a "12Pack", snork
Kool TSnake! Please post pics when they are done. Just a thought, if you could buy a gross of china/cheap bags and mod them, I bet there would be a good market for them. I know I would be interested.
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just Googled "leather purses, wholesale" and there are a ton. This one will stamp your logo on this bag; Solowest - 1467NEW
Also found this on sewing leather; How To Sew Leather | How To Do Things.com
I might try this. could be cool
just Googled "leather purses, wholesale" and there are a ton. This one will stamp your logo on this bag; Solowest - 1467NEW
Also found this on sewing leather; How To Sew Leather | How To Do Things.com
I might try this. could be cool
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Alrighty, I'll se what I can do...One thing though Pleather is actually better for most of us because Leather gets old crackes and is weather much easier, unless you take good care of it and keep it greased out of sun and water. But I will Keep you all posted as to my progress, Plus it would give my wife something to do...lol When she's bored she annoys me...lol. cause I can never finish my work! lol
Alrighty, I'll se what I can do...One thing though Pleather is actually better for most of us because Leather gets old crackes and is weather much easier, unless you take good care of it and keep it greased out of sun and water. But I will Keep you all posted as to my progress, Plus it would give my wife something to do...lol When she's bored she annoys me...lol. cause I can never finish my work! lol
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Some good and really cool ideas. I setteled for bags smaller than I really wanted but they were cheap and do the job. I carry two locks, ty-raps, tools, spare sunglasses, chain breaker & links, 10 mm wrench, metric allen wrenches, spare batteries, tape and a pint of premixed fuel. No room for grocries! LOL
Some good and really cool ideas. I setteled for bags smaller than I really wanted but they were cheap and do the job. I carry two locks, ty-raps, tools, spare sunglasses, chain breaker & links, 10 mm wrench, metric allen wrenches, spare batteries, tape and a pint of premixed fuel. No room for grocries! LOL
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Looks cool! Really does Russell. Can always do the backpack thing for beer, err, I mean groceries
Looks cool! Really does Russell. Can always do the backpack thing for beer, err, I mean groceries
does anybody know where to get some rear saddle bags for the occ chopper? I don't want them very big since the chopper isn't too big, I'm worried it would look like a little too much.
Thanks.
Thanks.