H-D Leather Toolbox

WHY? Storage--you can't get enough of it.  I have a very nice set of tools that was taking up way too much room in my saddlebags so I was very interested when I saw an OEM leather toolbox listed in an eBay auction.  This item was new but was a discontinued model; it is very similar to toolbox #64260-00 in the 2006 catalog.  The retail on this item is $104.95, but I was able to snag it for a winning bid of $54.

SERVICE.  N/A. 

INSTALLATION. The toolbox arrived in its original box; it included all the mounting hardware but without installation instructions.  Getting it mounted wasn't exactly rocket science, however, and it was a job well within the capabilities of the average home mechanic.  I discovered very quickly that the mounting bracket would not work on my bike as the oil tank interfered with it.  A little work with the bench grinder created a notch in the bracket, however, and it slid right into place.  The leather toolbox attached to the bracket using 3 supplied bolts; I used a little blue Loctite to ensure that they stayed in place.  The entire process took me less than 15 minutes.

RESULTS.  Excellent.  I really like the classic look of this teardrop-shaped toolbox, and it is large enough (11 inches long) to carry a sizeable collection of tools.  It is made with heavy-grade leather with a PVC back and has a top flap that covers and protects the zipper opening.

Worth the money?   Yep--even at the list price I would consider this item a nice addition.  At $54 it's a heckuva deal!