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I had seen a few bikes with a small tool bag mounted to the swing arm. Thought this was a pretty cool idea, as I want to move my tools out of my saddlebags to free up some space. Having never done any leather work before I thought I would give it a try. I spent way to much time on You Tube learning about it and I have a Tandy Leather store 10 minutes from the house. Here is what I cam up with.
It is 10"l x 5"t x 4"w. I hand stitched the sides on. The straps are on with press together rivets. There is a piece of 3/4" x 1/8" aluminum screwed to the back that 3 band clamps are used to strap it to the swing arm. I wish I had altered the depth a bit so I could have the front flap longer (I might go back and add a piece). Also the bag twists to the left with the weight of the tools in it. I think I either need some kind of internal frame or maybe a couple of turn clasps on th from flap. I am open to all thoughts and comments to learn more.



It is 10"l x 5"t x 4"w. I hand stitched the sides on. The straps are on with press together rivets. There is a piece of 3/4" x 1/8" aluminum screwed to the back that 3 band clamps are used to strap it to the swing arm. I wish I had altered the depth a bit so I could have the front flap longer (I might go back and add a piece). Also the bag twists to the left with the weight of the tools in it. I think I either need some kind of internal frame or maybe a couple of turn clasps on th from flap. I am open to all thoughts and comments to learn more.


