willie & max
Using equal parts steel, leather and labor, Willie and Max has become a storied motorcycle legend among riders and enthusiasts alike. It’s the story legends are made of. The year: 1972. Two friends, nicknamed "Willie" and "Max", were planning a three-day ride from suburban Chicago around Lake Michigan. They searched in vain for luggage to fit their Triumph Bonnevilles. Harley Davidson had heavy leather bags for its motorcycles, but they were expensive and not suited for other brands. The friends resigned themselves to roping clumsy duffel bags onto their seats (those were the days before bungee cords) and hoped they wouldn't lose or drench their gear.