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In short, what is the original width of the 3 woven webbing straps that hold the Top Boot in place? Is the width 5/8" or 3/4" wide?

The photo shown below was taken from the a thread on the old Forum, in which you can see an original next to 3 replacements. http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/59 ... 1455820509


I would like to replace the 3 straps on a new Top Boot and would like to get the "correct" width material. The straps that came on the new Top Boot are 3/4" wide, but are also a synthetic material and not a woven cotton webbing. The other question that I have would be about attachment of the straps to the Top Boot. In the photo below (again, taken from a post on the old Forum) it shows the straps being riveted in place, would these have been double cap rivets or solid copper rivets and a burr. I would think that they would have been double cap rivets due to the fact/chance that either side may come into contact with other material. And would they have been riveted only or riveted and stitched? Any help or information that anyone may be willing to offer would be greatly appreciated.

Go to any Joann's Sewing Center, they have webbing in just about any width, that's where I went and got my webbing for by front top bow hook straps and rear curtain straps for my early 22 touring. They also carry the snaps and the tools to affix them with too.

Success! After speaking with Erik in regards to his original Top Boot, the straps are 5/8" in width. The new Top Boot that I had purchased is at the canvas shop having the missing re-enforcement stitching added and once I get it back I will make the "correct-ish" straps (wrong metal tips) and install them onto the Top Boot. The strap above is one of the 3 that mount behind the seat cushion. The correct metal end tips for 5/8" webbing are very hard to find (usually military surplus, when you can find them), so I used the ball end tips to keep the ends from fraying. Some 5/8" nickle plate, tongueless buckles and double cap rivets and we are in business. Much better with the woven cotton webbing rather than the polypropylene webbing that came with the Top Boot.