do not need a back pack anymore!

[Firewalker]

I was looking at at the bike the other day and it hit me.....if a motor bike can have a saddle bag why not a cruzer?

I do not like using a back pack during the long rides so I needed a place to put the kids and my stuff so.......

I never made anything like this so I will be shooting from the hip.... :? :lol:

I started with a template to get the right size and shape. lots of curves so I felt this would be a good start

happy with that I made the frame

and then made the face.....and a little pin work!

untill tomorrow....

 

[gravediggerjason]

thats so makes me wish it was tomorrow... can wait to see the next step so cool

 

[user 135]

Great idea and start to some wicked bags. you have some Mad Skillz sewing

 

[TexasXXX]

.... that's gonna be AWESOME when finnished! :shock:

 

[MODS II]

Professionnals work !!!

 

[tartosuc]

What material did you use to make the frame?

 

[Clothespin n]

show off!
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

very nice Job Mur,as usuall!!

Kev.

 

[2ndChildhood]

Man, do you ever make me jealous! Not only do you snag one of the best $50.00 finds anywhere, but you also have the talent to flawlessly do custom paint, pinstriping, matchin seat upholstery and now this?

AMAZING job! The bike looks incredible.

 

[Firewalker]

so into the wee hours of last night I was able to get it done.....not happy with a few things and would like to change some stuff

but hey........ I had fun!

....any how this is just a proto type I have a few more designs planned out

I had a few problems making it sit level so I went with the saddle strap. I think it worked out well and it also covered the scratch on top of the fender
I am also going to change the straps that hold the bag to the frame by pop rivit snaps to both the bag and the frame. This will give it a cleaner look and no rubbing between the strap and the chain

not sure if I will do much more........for there is a point of too much

 

[Rat Rod]

Dang Murray...you need to ride that one back by the shop you bought it from.

You do awesome work!

 

[Hooch]

very cool man!

 

[Hotdoggin']

Great stuff!

 

[Multipass]

That's really cool! And here I was thinking you'd just pinstripe over the scratch. How wrong I was :mrgreen:

-Mp

 

[Firewalker]

Sorry

tartosuc asked

What material did you use to make the frame?

I use a 1/8" formable plastic product (PVC) used in the movie industry called Sintra

http://tri-dee.com/Sintra%20sheets%20information.htm

have fun with it. Once you get the hang of it, it works well!

 

[TexasXXX]

Wow, just frickin' incredible!!!!!!

You've definately got some awesome skills........

I'd love to have you do a seat for me in the future......

 

[yustin]

nice stuff!!

 

[62Higgins]

FW,

Your upolstery work, no, all your work, is just great.

I love what you have done with this $50 find.

I like the tip on the material you used for the frame of the bags too, I don't think many of us would know about that stuff w/o you.

I look forward to seeing more of your craftmanship.

Scott