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Ammo Can Saddle Bags - kennyw - 07-22-2015
I have been planning on making some saddlebags out of ammo cans. Ordered a pair of tall 50 cal cans off of eBay (Dimensions L-12"x W-6"x H-10"), just waiting for them to arrive so I came up with this photochop.
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RE: Ammo Can Saddle Bags - noroomtomove - 07-22-2015
Why not, would be some what cheaper than the Couta expedition boxes.
Will give you a place where store a little stuff away from sticky fingers.
Interested to see the end result.
All the best with this project.
Regards
RE: Ammo Can Saddle Bags - emptysea - 07-22-2015
Thought of doing this myself. Good luck and post pics
RE: Ammo Can Saddle Bags - veech_imp - 07-23-2015
Cool idea! Looks pretty good in the mock up as well. Certainly a conversation starter!
I like it.
RE: Ammo Can Saddle Bags - the Ferret - 07-23-2015
Maybe paint them to match the side covers?
RE: Ammo Can Saddle Bags - kennyw - 07-23-2015
(07-23-2015, 01:14 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Maybe paint them to match the side covers?
I'm planning to paint the side covers to match the ammo cans with green camo plastidip.
RE: Ammo Can Saddle Bags - ClassicVW_imp - 07-23-2015
The CB being so beautiful, IMO these don't bring anything positive to the table.
But all that matters is how YOU feel about them.
RE: Ammo Can Saddle Bags - kennyw - 07-23-2015
The nice part is, they will be fully removable without harming the bike. But I have a feeling this bike won't leave my possession as long as I can ride.
RE: Ammo Can Saddle Bags - emptysea - 07-23-2015
Some of the old timers (aka Ferret
) probably remember when folks would put ammo cases to use as side and top cases on UJMs back in the 70s. Retro bike...retro luggage. Looks retro-correct to me.
RE: Ammo Can Saddle Bags - lukeduck_imp - 07-23-2015
Looks good to me. One should always carry spare ammo. Be sure and post picts and how to mount. Ride safe far and often.