I was keen on incorporating the dual tone colors of the bike along with the American theme.

By: Ananth Iyer  Courtesy: TEAM-BHP.COM

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The Bag Thread

So one of the biggest identity of the Harley Heritage classic is its retro studded look, including the lovely leather saddle bags. Leather in general needs good upkeep especiallyin weather like ours. Unfortunately unlike the bike the bags were in terrible condition when I got them.

I was keen on restoring them for sure. After asking around in my Heritage and Harley groups I got the contact of Mr Ankur Gupta a leather specialist. What started was a two and half month process of sending the bags unexpected delays but I think the end result was worth it. Although Mr Ankur was honest that the bags were more for show than function as putting too much load on them was not very advisable.

I was happy with the bags been restored to perfection but that still left me with a problem to solve once i start attending HOG rallies and start doing longer rides. I wanted a bit more permanent solution, which would be weather proof, lockable and usable. I had a look at a few but they basically looked like suitcases bolted onto the back of the bike. Then one day came across a company called BYKOLOGY on Instagram. Their bags were nice and went a bit more with the overall look of the bike. Took the plunge when they had a discount running for Independence Day. But they made only one tone colors

Once I got the bags I was keen on getting some artwork done on them. Gave a quick call to my friends at the Frenzy Art Studio from whom I had got my helmet customized ,gave them a brief of what I wanted and they got to work on the same. I was keen on incorporating the dual tone colors of the bike along with the American theme

By: Ananth Iyer  Source: TEAM-BHP.COM