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OK, so well discussed re risk of scratching etc. I want a black strap with twin brass buckles to fit around mid point over my bonnet, not close to the front like the standard M3w fitment. I like the idea of putting a layer of protective tape over the paintwork first and having a felt backing to the straps. Anyone found a good source of reasonably priced ones in the UK? Any pictures? Also assume it will need to be bolted through the panels  or has anyone used a sticking method?  ![[Linked Image]](http://www.zen73107.zen.co.uk/bike/mogstrap.jpg)
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I have seen bonnet strap on a +8 with a thick soft fleece like backing, whether sewn or stuck in place, I know not..
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our plus 8 has fleece.... but not sure whether sewn or glued. has not scratched bonnet
Rodger
2018 M3W "Dreamers on the Rise"
2004 Plus 8 (wife's)
old Goldwings and a couple of Harleys
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Hi Landy, have a look at this; Bonnet strap
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I think it depends on the environment you live and drive in as to whether the belt scratches the paintwork or not. I live in mountain country with 2 miles of dirt road to my property, I removed the belt on my +8 as it collected dust and scratched the paint work.
Bruce
1964 4/4 Series V Comp (Megan)
1994 +8 (Maurice) tis no more
2013 M3W (Olga)
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Used to have a leather bonnet strap tried it with a chromed buckle each side and the belt made so it had a large flap on the belt to cover the buckle area both side . I purchased a sheep skin rug ( small ) combed it and stuck it to the rear of the belt nice and thick . Always gave it a comb . I sold it to a lad on here .
Have a lady saddler up here and by is she good at her job made me a set of belts etc to strap any luggage to the rear from all sides.
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