I’m a fan of something called TankVests… check them out there at TankVest.com. Adding your Gear Packing Accessories to your Bike like that, that’s brilliant. Completely brilliant. It’s one of those Forehead Slap things. How come this hasn’t been out there for 20 years?
I want of these for my KTM. Unfortunately they don’t make then for the 525 MXC… And there is not a lot of call for it since that bike has been discontinued by KTM. If you have a 525 MXC and are near West Virginia, or could ride over there on your machine… TankVest might be able to make us a set! Cool eh?
If you have a KLR650 though… Just get one. They are making something pretty cool and it’s a good company that can use some support. So check them out!
The only concern that I might have is how fuel resistant the material is. I didn’t read anything about repeated or extended exposure to gas and I know that some plastics become very brittle over time and you don’t want your buckles to fail on the mountain trail. It is a very good idea though.
The trick is to not slosh your flammable liquids.
Saw this over at The Miller’s place, and it reminded me of your post.
http://themillermeister.blogspot.com/2012/08/custom-leather.html