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Why Water Buffalo Makes the Ultimate Heavy-Duty Leather Belt (And How We Build Them)

Tired of department store belts that stretch, sag, and split? Discover why BAD&G Customs uses extremely durable, 8/9oz water buffalo hide to handcraft the ultimate heavy-duty belts right here i...

Conquering the Road of Bones: The "Dirtster" Harley and the Cover of American Iron

How do you prepare a Harley-Davidson Sportster to cross the Siberian "Road of Bones"? Read how BAD&G Customs built the ultimate off-road solo seat for Doug Wothke's legendary "Dirtster," featur...

Featured in Cycle Source Magazine: Our Custom Leather on the 1929 JD Cannonball Racer

We are incredibly proud to have our custom leatherwork featured in Cycle Source Magazine. Read about Doug Wothke's legendary 1929 Harley-Davidson JD Cannonball Racer, and see the BAD&G Customs ...

Surviving the Cannonball: How BAD&G Gear Handled 8,000 Miles of Coast-to-Coast Abuse

What happens when you ride a 1928 Indian and a 1929 Harley across America without a support truck? You find out if your gear is actually tough. Read how Doug Wothke (#88) used BAD&G Customs sea...

The London Tan Project: Why Your Seat Should Match Your Bags

Don't stop at the saddlebags. We show you how we transformed a standard Softail into a custom showpiece with a full "London Tan" Touring Suite, featuring matching US01 Bags, a Custom Seat, and an i...

Modern Utility, Vintage Soul: Why the URB01 is the Perfect Match for Your BMW R75/5

Finding luggage for a vintage BMW R75/5 is tough. Modern bags look out of place, and old bags are falling apart. See why our URB01 Buffalo Leather Backpack Saddlebags are the perfect period-correct...

From Phone Call to New Product: The Story Behind the US02S

Last Thursday, Michael called us needing a single, custom-sized bag for his '98 Fat Boy. By Monday, we had built and shipped it. Today, the US02S Solo Bag is born. Read the story of how a customer ...

Better Than Factory: How We Resurrect Sagging, Rotting OEM Harley-Davidson Saddlebags

Are your classic Harley-Davidson leather saddlebags sagging, cracked, or rotting? Don't throw them away. We explain why factory bags fail and how our **OEM Restoration Service** rebuilds them from ...

The Ride to Daytona: Essential Gear for Surviving the Haul to Bike Week

The ride to Daytona Bike Week is the real test. Is your gear ready for the long haul and the Florida rain? We break down the essential packing list, including the USB01 Waterproof Sissy Bar Bag and...

The Ultimate Sissy Bar Bag: Why We Built a Leather & Waxed Canvas Hybrid That Converts to a Backpack

Stop settling for saggy luggage. We break down the evolution of our Sissy Bar Bags, comparing the classic USB01 against the new 1-of-1 Custom USB01S Backpack Build. See how we combined Crazy Horse ...