Bocephus660
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i really like skidoo's linq system, but i am not a fan of any of their tunnel storage bags/boxes/backpacks........its seems like they have it all, but nothing really appealed to me. there are many other aftermarket companies out there that offer "quick detach" storage accessories and fuel cans, but all of them require holes all over the tunnel, and a "base" of some form to be left on the tunnel. i like the linq system because the part that is left on the tunnel is small, off to the side, and out of the way with no new holes.... maybe im being picky haha. anyways, the bag that appealed most to me was sled solutions' new e-series line. it uses a quick detach system, but its with those cheesy plastic buckles (and you also have to rivet 1/2 the buckle onto the sled). so, this is what i came up with. i already had the linq parts laying around, so i did a little redneck engineering and came up with this. this is the smaller of the two e-series bags.
the base of the bag is plastic and removable. this base damn near fits between the two linq bases, but not quite. i had to shave off about 1/2 inch on each to get the bag base to fit between the linq bases. the bag also comes with some rubber strips to lay down so the bag does rub directly on the aluminum tunnel.
the linq mounts come with (2) 3/16'' holes in them. i didnt have any decent hardware that size, so i drilled them out to 1/4'' so i could use 1/4'' bolts. i then took some 3/4'' square tube and drilled holes in it to match the holes in the linq mounts. i then went through the plastic "bag base" with those same holes.
then i added a little support on the inside of the plastic base
now that the plastic base is all completely attached to the linq brackets, its time to re-attach the bag itself to its base. those shiny aluminum pieces on the side of the base you have seen in the previous pics are where the straps went through to hold the bag to the base. these straps also are where the original buckle attaches. i took the plastic buckle off of the strap, turned it around 180* and snugged it up tight. this holds bag onto its base. it isnt clipped into anything, it is just a means of cinching down the bag to its base. this all gets covered up as you will see in later pics
the base of the bag is plastic and removable. this base damn near fits between the two linq bases, but not quite. i had to shave off about 1/2 inch on each to get the bag base to fit between the linq bases. the bag also comes with some rubber strips to lay down so the bag does rub directly on the aluminum tunnel.
the linq mounts come with (2) 3/16'' holes in them. i didnt have any decent hardware that size, so i drilled them out to 1/4'' so i could use 1/4'' bolts. i then took some 3/4'' square tube and drilled holes in it to match the holes in the linq mounts. i then went through the plastic "bag base" with those same holes.
then i added a little support on the inside of the plastic base
now that the plastic base is all completely attached to the linq brackets, its time to re-attach the bag itself to its base. those shiny aluminum pieces on the side of the base you have seen in the previous pics are where the straps went through to hold the bag to the base. these straps also are where the original buckle attaches. i took the plastic buckle off of the strap, turned it around 180* and snugged it up tight. this holds bag onto its base. it isnt clipped into anything, it is just a means of cinching down the bag to its base. this all gets covered up as you will see in later pics
