[RBW] Re: DIY (cheap) Canvas Saddlebag

2015-05-06 Thread islaysteve
Thanks folks. It's nowhere near as nice or functional as Sackville, Carradice, etc, but as I said, anticipated frequency of use does not justify a costlier bag for me. Also, I enjoy projects like this. I'm not done messing with it, I may change the location of the mounting straps. Also

[RBW] Re: DIY (cheap) Canvas Saddlebag

2015-05-05 Thread LF
waterproof it (google is your friend) and Bob is your uncle. Nice job. On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 10:14:06 AM UTC-4, islaysteve wrote: Much as I would like to buy a nice medium size bag for my Bleriot, I just will not be using it enough to justify the expense. Therefore I decided to buy

[RBW] Re: DIY (cheap) Canvas Saddlebag

2015-05-05 Thread Jon in the foothills of Central Colorado
Steve, Frugal is good . Nice looking bag. Looks like you saved about $200+. Jon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: DIY (cheap) Canvas Saddlebag

2015-05-05 Thread cbone97
Good job. Coincidentally, I recently bought a few bags from the military surplus store. None are actual military stuff, just similar bags they also sell. I bought a little medic shoulder bag that works brilliantly strapped to the rear rack, a smallish utility bag with belt loops that I'm

[RBW] Re: DIY (cheap) Canvas Saddlebag

2015-04-27 Thread WETH
Steve, You made some nice modifications. That seems spacious enough for what you want to carry. I will be curious to learn how it handles on the road. Erl On Monday, April 27, 2015 at 10:14:06 AM UTC-4, islaysteve wrote: Much as I would like to buy a nice medium size bag for my Bleriot, I