Hi,
Ive handsewn the saddlebags for my r100t out of very strong oiled leather. Riveted the leather into rawhide as a backing, and riveted hooks into the rawhide to attach to the panier frame. Constructed a sytem on the back to cinch the bags down tight. (I copied this system from the back of some heavy duty Jandd bicycle paniers)
I use high quality waterproof kayaking bags for inside the leather, but i've oiled it so heavily that it takes a loooong time to get damp.
It doesnt take too long, its not too expensive (about $100 in supplies) and its handsome as hell.
I made them incredibly strong, i doubt any factory could make them as strong as the guy relying on them.....
Another bonus is its completely custom, so i have perfect sizing, and pockets exactly where I need them.
g
[This message has been edited by Universalcat (edited 10 May 2005).]
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