[gmmechanic]

does anyone here know where I can get metal bags and hardware for c5 military 2014???

[tresser4K]

No.

But I did find a local guy selling old Ammo cans that might work if you are handy.
26x16x6.  It is open along the 16x6, so they are not ideal.  You could open from the side or cut them down. He is asking $25 each.

I am thinking about getting a couple.

http://hartford.craigslist.org/tls/4506498434.html

[Philatawgrapher]

Just a rant:

I find it absurd that we can't get racks for these bikes in the US when there are dozens of them abroad. I can get six different racks for my KLR. But the offering for Enfields is miserly.

Another reason for me to regret not learning to weld!

[Arctictanker]

I would agree that the offerings of hardbags for the RE is dissapointing.  I wonder if we got enough interest in a few that Mr. Mahoney would begin importing them?  Especially if there was a strong interest in one type for the military editions.  Not that I am discounting the other editions.  Any RE is awesome.

[gmmechanic]

has anyone here dealt with shahid denter,an aftermarket dealer in India...he claims he has bags for all Enfields on an ebay site...they come unpainted ...

[Mr.Mazza]

Try hitchcocks, a few rack setups there.
Me? I can weld

[Philatawgrapher]

Sadly, most of the Hitchcock models don't fit the new bikes. The Redditch style are possibly the most versatile, but no go for the newer models.

I may have to learn to weld just to add some mounting points for bungee cords.

[caricabasso]

You can try to build the bags with aluminum and rivets.
With patience and rubber mallet you can shape the sheet metal in the most suitable form.

[Philatawgrapher]

Very impressive, Caricabasso!

But I'm in the market for more travel/camping oriented storage. I currently throw some Ortlieb panniers over the passenger seat, but they don't sit well without a rack of some sort.

The search continues  . . . .

[caricabasso]

Although these military  bags are very roomy and cost a few dollars.
My friend bought them online and from the USA.
To make them rigid has used an original system: has inserted inside a can of plastic 25 liters with the top cut off.

[dan0h]

I've some soft canvas (its actually PLCE kit) panniers that I use on my Bullet, I am toying with the idea of making an inner frame to make them rigid though, I picked them up as a pair on eBay for £40 ($67 USD), they are used and have surnames and regiment details on them in marker pen, which I like!

[jkrobin]

caricabasso: those aluminum bags are great, and just what I'd like to do someday for my black/chrome C5. Well done!

[Bulletman]

I've used Musette bags purchased from Amazon and made the inside box fro plastic which I sourced from TAP plastics here in California.
Here is a link from a previous members project.
http://www.enfieldmotorcycles.com/forum/index.php/topic,14690.0.html

[dginfw]

caricabasso,  is that a B5 with an aftermarket chrome tank?

[caricabasso]

caricabasso,  is that a B5 with an aftermarket chrome tank?

Yes, I bought it from Hithcock.