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Scooters - 125 to 300 => People 250 => Topic started by: scarlett on February 19, 2012, 03:03:29 AM

Title: vents
Post by: scarlett on February 19, 2012, 03:03:29 AM

 I want to buy or craft some type of tunnel bag for my 2007 P250 but am concerned about covering up those 2 vents that are located where the back of a tunnel bag would ordinarily sit against.  Does anybody know if those vents actually serve some purpose?  I can't find any info about them on the service manual/owners info. 

Title: Re: vents
Post by: zombie on February 19, 2012, 09:28:30 AM

18 people didn't say it (views) but... Don't block anything looking like an airflow source on a scoot. The engine/regulator/stator (on some), and other bits depend on air flow to "keep things cool". Other than that...

Title: Re: vents
Post by: scarlett on February 20, 2012, 04:14:36 AM

Thanks, That's what I was afraid I was going to hear.  On to plan B whatever that may be.

Title: Re: vents
Post by: Hoolander2 on February 20, 2012, 05:10:03 AM

Just looked at a picture of an '07 and looks to me like there should be plenty of room to put a bag on one without blocking the vents.   Unconventional sources might be soft sided tool bags/pouches found at Home Depot, Lowe's, hrdwr stores, etc. There are actually some good looking ones.  Or say small soft sided pet carriers. That's what's on my Xciting.  ;) If there's any metal underneath the floorboard, you might could use magnets to hold it in place. 

Title: Re: vents
Post by: Hoolander2 on February 20, 2012, 05:24:00 AM

Here's what I got -- The "cube" (smaller than the small)on their page 2 in black.  http://www.sturdiproducts.com/client/products.aspx?Info=clIyQ1WVK%2fw%2fxUVyx09uTg%3d%3d (http://www.sturdiproducts.com/client/products.aspx?Info=clIyQ1WVK%2fw%2fxUVyx09uTg%3d%3d)  They've got larger ones too.  It holds it's shape by flexible rods.  Can be collapsed and folded by taking rods out.  I put all kinds of things in mine.  (http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac134/Hepafilter_2010/100_0324.jpg)(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac134/Hepafilter_2010/100_0319.jpg)  Attatched by precisely contoured coat hanger!

Title: Re: vents
Post by: zombie on February 20, 2012, 11:44:52 PM

Now you have to lift your leg (mount/dismount) like a big boy! Great idea tho...Looks nice.

Title: Re: vents
Post by: scarlett on February 22, 2012, 02:06:55 AM

Husband bought me a $65 MotoCentric bag the other day. Basically a mini backpack and it wasn't a very good fit. Today I went to a Goodwill store and found an insulated cooler/lunchbox type bag that when flipped upside down is a near perfect fit. Vents aren't blocked and all I need is a bit of velcro that I already have.  This is my first bike. Hubbie got it for me on our 25th wedding anniversary. What a great guy!

Title: Re: vents
Post by: scarlett on February 22, 2012, 02:08:15 AM

P.S. Forgot to mention the Goodwill bag cost $1.49!

Title: Re: vents
Post by: zombie on February 22, 2012, 04:51:01 AM

"This is my first bike. Hubbie got it for me on our 25th wedding anniversary. What a great guy!"
I told my wife I wanted to buy a BB gun for her 13 year old son on X-mass. She hesitantly agreed. All was good till I opened my gift... A "T" shirt with a bullseye on the back.

Title: Re: vents
Post by: scarlett on February 22, 2012, 11:42:33 PM

I do see what you mean!

Title: Re: vents
Post by: zombie on February 22, 2012, 11:47:11 PM

Just RIDE SAFE! Then you both win!!!