This morning I replaced my heritage saddlebags with police style touring hard bags..
I looked at the the leather bags.
I think that they could be redone to make them open out; hidden hinge on the outside..
They could latch easily but idk bout locking..
Then again, they don't lock now.
If proper, they could be at least 4xs more useful and convenient..
If you don't know what I mean, I could give details..

Sooo hopefully talented ppl could chime in here..