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SADDLE BAG?
« on: April 12, 2017, 05:45:13 AM »
I just ordered these bags for my bike.  Love the hi vis!  Kat wants to be seen!
My question is how can I protect the side paint from the bags rubbing?  I don't have a rack and don't even know if there is one for this bike? What are your thoughts on the side bag thing...

https://fortnine.ca/en/nelson-rigg-adventure-dry-saddlebags
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Re: SADDLE BAG?
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2017, 09:36:09 AM »
Hello Kat. Maybe something like this would help protect your bike from scratches from those saddle bags. It comes in widths up to 12 inches;


https://www.amazon.com/Scotchgard-Clear-Paint-Protection-48-inches/dp/B004VG88MQ
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Re: SADDLE BAG?
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2017, 11:21:23 AM »
John Wayne always used a Navajo blanket under his saddle bags to protect his horse, Bernice.
So maybe a thick tea towel from that old felon, Martha Stewart?
(Bernice appreciated that he always packed his sox and underwear on the horse side....with C-Rats cans & flashlight on the outside )
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Re: SADDLE BAG?
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2017, 01:04:56 PM »
Hey Paul, the link won't load.

Hello Kat. Maybe something like this would help protect your bike from scratches from those saddle bags. It comes in widths up to 12 inches;


https://www.amazon.com/Scotchgard-Clear-Paint-Protection-48-inches/dp/B004VG88MQ
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« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2017, 01:06:42 PM »
Ha Ha practical and I love it.  I just saw a youtube.   

John Wayne always used a Navajo blanket under his saddle bags to protect his horse, Bernice.
So maybe a thick tea towel from that old felon, Martha Stewart?
(Bernice appreciated that he always packed his sox and underwear on the horse side....with C-Rats cans & flashlight on the outside )
Stig
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« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2017, 02:13:46 PM »
Putting sheepskin, blankets, etc. on the bike will only collect dust and create more scratching.

I use regular leather bags and use a steel tie wrap to secure them to the passenger handrails. The side blinkers keep them off the side of the bike... no contact.
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« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2017, 04:36:33 PM »
Yes the reflector would help.  Not sure on the other end though? I guess if I have them in the right position they will sit over top of the reflector. Thanks :)

Putting sheepskin, blankets, etc. on the bike will only collect dust and create more scratching.

I use regular leather bags and use a steel tie wrap to secure them to the passenger handrails. The side blinkers keep them off the side of the bike... no contact.
Kat :)

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« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2017, 06:18:49 PM »
Reflector (where it is positioned) keeps majority of bags away from sides/paint. Just position the bag where it works best on those bags. I removed connector flap on bags and secured the zip-off portion where I wanted it, then zipped bags in place.
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Re: SADDLE BAG?
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2017, 06:49:28 PM »
About 4 or 5 years ago a out-fit in Germany had a rack for the downtown ,   

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« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2017, 10:13:41 PM »
Thank you bluesin :) Yeah will likely remove those back straps or if I put the clear plastic piece that will do the trick I think. :) Hate to cut anything off just yet

Reflector (where it is positioned) keeps majority of bags away from sides/paint. Just position the bag where it works best on those bags. I removed connector flap on bags and secured the zip-off portion where I wanted it, then zipped bags in place.
Kat :)

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« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2017, 11:04:40 PM »
YW! Pictures when you are done !
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« Reply #11 on: April 13, 2017, 08:42:27 AM »
Yes I will do pictures and even a short video :)

YW! Pictures when you are done !
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« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2017, 07:50:15 PM »
Here's a picture of how I mounted soft bags on my DT. Not the best looking set up, perhaps, but its very functional. . Can't see much in these pictures, but I fabricated a rack that is attached to my back rest, which is attached to my fanny pak rack. All this can be removed by pressing two buttons. Yoy can attach your bags to the passenger grab rails, but like John Wayne, you would do well to put something soft under them. You'll figure out a way and I look forward to the video on U-tube.


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« Reply #13 on: April 14, 2017, 12:54:18 PM »



So cool!
Great for shopping 🖒😄
Here's a picture of how I mounted soft bags on my DT. Not the best looking set up, perhaps, but its very functional. . Can't see much in these pictures, but I fabricated a rack that is attached to my back rest, which is attached to my fanny pak rack. All this can be removed by pressing two buttons. Yoy can attach your bags to the passenger grab rails, but like John Wayne, you would do well to put something soft under them. You'll figure out a way and I look forward to the video on U-tube.


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Re: SADDLE BAG?
« Reply #14 on: April 14, 2017, 01:53:07 PM »
I don't like having too much weight (such as topboxes and the like) past the rear wheel on any motorbike - I find it makes the handling a bit funny.

As for bag carrying, isn't that what the small hook above the filler cap is for? If you're Italian or French, it must be very handy for a small man bag containing your sparkly mobile phone and the like  :)
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