wideopenrod Posted May 21, 2012 #1 Posted May 21, 2012 I bought my 2001 Venture, and it came with a Hopnel Tuxedo tank bib; however the quicklock pouch was not included... I have searched the interwebs and do not show a pouch being sold separately other than a map pouch. Figured I'd appeal to the masses here to see if anyone has an extra( yeah I know) laying around.. Thanks, Rod
playboy Posted May 21, 2012 #2 Posted May 21, 2012 I think I know what you have but with out pics :stickpoke:it's hard to say sounds like the same one I have on my bike. Kind of twist lock thingy where you can remove it. If so I have one but you can't have it :stickinouttounge:but I would try Hopnel direct I bet they will hook you up with one.
wideopenrod Posted May 22, 2012 Author #3 Posted May 22, 2012 That is the one Playboy... unfortunately I cannot even find Hopnel directly. The tag has Hopnel, Racine, WI. However in googling the heck out of it I cannot locate a corporate office. Found Hoppe in Kenosha, but not the same company. Would really be a bummer to have to buy a whole new tank bib just to get a pouch. I'd probably give ya a shiny nickel for yours though!
etcswjoe Posted May 22, 2012 #4 Posted May 22, 2012 I found this old thread and looks like hopnel was bought out. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=38706
bryan52577 Posted May 22, 2012 #5 Posted May 22, 2012 Here is one on E-bay? http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-HOPNEL-REMOVABLE-TANK-POUCH-HARLEY-FLHT-FLT-FLHTC-ROUND-FILLER-DOOR-/400298142267?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d33a0ea3b&vxp=mtr Looks just like the one I got on mine. Bryan
wideopenrod Posted May 22, 2012 Author #6 Posted May 22, 2012 Bryan, I sent a message to the ebay seller requesting a picture of the back of that one, have not heard back.. It states it fits on the round filler door of a Hardley.. so not sure if that one has the interlocking piece on the back... now to chase down etcswjoe's link and see what I can find out... Thanks all for the support... Rod
Freebird Posted May 22, 2012 #7 Posted May 22, 2012 Yes, Hopnel got bought out and I don't think they even make the bibs for the Venture any longer.
djh3 Posted May 22, 2012 #8 Posted May 22, 2012 Try a local leather or upolstery shop. May your local Vo-Tech school that has upolstery classes. You might be suprised. I had a convertable top put on a mustang I had awhile back. I asked my upolstery guy if he could add a pouch to the roof to store like a wallet, cell phone type stuff and he did it for about $30.
hunter 1500 Posted May 22, 2012 #9 Posted May 22, 2012 Try a local leather or upolstery shop. May your local Vo-Tech school that has upolstery classes. You might be suprised. I had a convertable top put on a mustang I had awhile back. I asked my upolstery guy if he could add a pouch to the roof to store like a wallet, cell phone type stuff and he did it for about $30. This is exactly what I was going to suggest. I wore a hole through the tank bib I got from the guy that used to make them on here and brought it to a leather place and they made a patch for it in the shape of a blue star.
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