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kennyw · 07-22-2015, 04:52 PM

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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noroomtomove · 07-22-2015, 08:03 PM

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

emptysea · 07-22-2015, 08:17 PM

Thought of doing this myself. Good luck and post pics Smile

veech_imp · 07-23-2015, 12:56 AM

Cool idea! Looks pretty good in the mock up as well. Certainly a conversation starter!

I like it. Thumbs Up

the Ferret · 07-23-2015, 01:14 AM

Maybe paint them to match the side covers?

kennyw · 07-23-2015, 05:55 AM

(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.

ClassicVW_imp · 07-23-2015, 06:00 AM

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. Thumbs Up

kennyw · 07-23-2015, 06:09 AM

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.

emptysea · 07-23-2015, 06:23 AM

Some of the old timers (aka Ferret ROFL

) 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. Smile

lukeduck_imp · 07-23-2015, 09:11 AM

Looks good to me. One should always carry spare ammo. Be sure and post picts and how to mount. Ride safe far and often.

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