How to Make a Saddle Bag

One of the most helpful accessories to put on a motorcycle or bicycle is the saddlebag. This will allow you to transport items while riding your bike. The saddle bags attach to the side of the bike by connecting to the frame of the bike at the back tire. You can make a cheap, but effective saddle bag at home using stuff you might have around the house.

Things You'll Need

• Round plastic container with a lid
• Marker
• Drill
• Tie wraps

Instructions

1. Clean out your plastic container using warm water and soap. Make sure you clean the lid as well. One of the most commonly used plastic containers is an old peanut butter jar. If you want to transport bigger items, use a small, round bucket. The container must have a round shape since this particular saddle bag is going directly under the seat of the bike.

2. Hold the plastic container under the seat of your bike. Use the seat rails as your guide to mark off, with a marker, where the four holes will be drilled.

3. Drill four holes in a your plastic container as the four corners of a square. Insert your tie wraps.

4. Attach the plastic container to the seat rails by tying the wraps around the rails.

5. Put the objects you are hauling into the container, and screw the lid on.

Resources

• Saddle Bags
• Bicycle Saddle Bags
• Saddle Bags for Bikes