motorized bicycle trunk or rear bag

[paul]

I did my latest bag for my motorized bicycle and dyed it black to match my mountain bike. the results I love. here are a couple pictures

 

[deacon]

The clasp makes it look like some of the antique camera bags I had. very nice indeed

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

Beautiful work Paul.

 

[bluegoatwoods]

Yes. Very nice work.

 

[snellemin]

That is a nice case. I'm digging the latch.

 

[paul]

here is the bike with the trunk attached, the bike is used to go back and forth to work and carry lunch ect, i have a lot of people ask my why not just use a back pack and the reason is we have 12 months of summer and the back makes my back sweat lol. the bag is perfect

 

[snellemin]

Nice bike Paul.

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

That'll get some attention.

 

[Easy Rider]

Awesome craftsmanship Paul. I've been looking for a leather bag like that for my new DH bike build.
How did you mount it and does it slide around?

 

[paul]

i put it on with velcro straps, does not move at all, that one i used 1/4 straps because little weight in it, the one for the battery i used large 3/4 heavy duty velcro on and again it does not move at all. if done right you can have a very solid mount on your motorized bicycle.

 

[GearNut]

You do beautiful leather work, paul!
It looks great on your bike too!

 

[paul]

thanks gear nut, i have done leather work most of my life but always kits that you buy. these bags i have been starting with an idea and making a pattern for my exact needs. it has been fun and a challenge. what got me started was after months of looking and buying bags that were not what i was looking for and the nylon ripping and things like that i decided what the heck i will try to design something simple with thick strong leather that would last forever. in the process been making mistakes but learning with each bag, in the past i used to use patterns that told me what tools to use and the bags i have been just looking for a cool picture and and carving and stamping how i thought it would look good and have been more then happy with the results. i feel i can pretty much make anything now and thinking about my next project to accessorize by motorized bicycle. the picture is just my carving and stamping tools, i have boxes of other tools for putting punching holes, snaps sewing ect.

 

[biknut]

Very nice looking bag Paul, and your bike's looking good too.