Soft saddlebag supports - Any ideas?

[FZSex]

My shad top case and "top master kit" are on the way. For the times I may need to add some luggage (really only when the g/f will ride with me in the spring), I'd like to go the cheaper route of adding some sport style side bags.

I'm aware of the various offerings but I really want some support to strap these guys to. The givi's are nice and cheap but they want to mount to the givi top case rack. Shad offers a very very very ugly setup for sidecases in general so thats out.

I'm thinking I may need to get someone to help fabricate a bracket or a simple black bar going up and back from the passenger pegs. This would give them some support, they would stand relatively straight (I want my fizzer to look good dammit) and the world would be right by me :cheer:

Any ideas, etc.? thank you

Note - Also, I ordered the shad stuff from adventuremoto.com Nice folks but don't expect twistedthrottle.com type of immediate customer service. Also, they have a 25% restock fee compared to twistedthrottle's 15% so be sure you are getting what you want.

 

[dark_isz]

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[FZSex]

haha well I'd like for her to have a place for her feet but yeah thats kinda what I'm talking about

 

[Hellgate]

I used a 1X2 placed from bag to bag below the rear sub-frame. I cut it about 10" long and it works great, the best part is it was free! :thumbup:

You can see the placement of the wood in the photo, just above the muffler.

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[reiobard]

I used a 1X2 placed from bag to bag below the rear sub-frame. I cut it about 10\" long and it works great, the best part is it was free! :thumbup:

You can see the placement of the wood in the photo, just above the muffler.

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just below the muffler?

if the passenger is not on the bike at the time i was thinking of getting some PVC pipe and sliding it over the up folded pegs to add some support.

 

[dark_isz]

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[FZSex]

thats cool right there, givin me some good ideas thanks everyone :thumbup:

 

[Hellgate]

just below the muffler?

if the passenger is not on the bike at the time i was thinking of getting some PVC pipe and sliding it over the up folded pegs to add some support.

Dooah!!! You're right...:innocent:

 

[Desi_FZ6]

Also how do keep the saddlebags from rubbing against the rear panels & messing paint etc? 3M Blue painters tape etc?

 

[dark_isz]

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[FZSex]

The bags I have (Nelson Rigg) have a neoprene layer that sits between the bags and the bike to protect against scratches or other wear. I've taken plenty of trips with them and haven't had any damage. Once the bags are securely strapped to the bike, there is very little, if any, movement.

But how are you tying it down? Stock exhaust? I have a two bros and no tie down in the back since the FE

 

[Desi_FZ6]

The bags I have (Nelson Rigg) have a neoprene layer that sits between the bags and the bike to protect against scratches or other wear. I've taken plenty of trips with them and haven't had any damage. Once the bags are securely strapped to the bike, there is very little, if any, movement.

Cool, I have the same Nelson Riggs SilverStreak, have not mounted them yet as am waiting for better riding weather etc...

mounting instructions are at http://www.nelsonrigg.com/images/Instruction Sheets/CL-SSC sddlbags.pdf

 

[bmccrary]

If you have the Givi-Rack, there is a simple fix.

I have the rack and I zip tie a 1 1/2 inch peice of PVC to outside of the rack to support the bags. Works like a charm. Might have some pics some where.

Also with regard to the Sliver streak. bags. I have those bags and just to give you a heads up on the weather protections. Even with the rain flys on the saddlebags get soaked!
The back sides are exposed and they will actually catch water and hold it inside the liners. So besure to place a trash bag inside of your saddlebags as a lining when you pack.

Just a little heads up on that. I have been meaning to contact Nelson Riggs about the situation and see if there is another alternative to this issue.

-bryan

 

[bmccrary]

If you look closely, you can see the PVC pipe. I painted it black so they wouldnt stick out like a sore thumb.



Another note on the trash bag liners. Small kitchen bags seem to work well as far as size goes. Pack extras incase one tears.

Even with the soft pad deal on and the rain fly around the bag as tight as possible, water still seeps in. It does this at an alarming rate.

It took two days to dry out my bags after comming home in the rain from last 4th of July. We rode through pouring rain for about 3 hours or so...

-bryan

 

[gearheadstu]

No pics, but here's roughly what I did:

I took cut a section lexan into 2 long, thin rectangles.

I bought a piece of narrow but fairly thick-wall aluminum tubing, stainless sheetmetal screws that are just bigger than the inner diameter of the tube. And four rubber insulated wiring clamps.

Mount the tubing thru 2 of the clamps using existing phillips head screws under tail. Mark and cut the tubing at desired width. Mount remnant of tube thru remaining clamps via existing Allen screws under tail. Mark and cut this tubing to desired width.

Drill one of the lexan pieces to mount to tubes. Use as template for the other piece. Secure lexan to aluminum tubes using stainless sheetmetal screws.

Things I like about this setup:

• cheap
• completely reversible
• swaps on/off in < 1 minute using existing hardware
• lexan panels are inconspicuous when bags are removed
• does not interfere w/ passenger pegs when riding 2-up