FLPicker
Junior Member
Hello Everyone,
I am brand spanking new to this forum, but have lurked around a bit. In large part to the many informative posts on this forum, I purchased a 2007 FZ6 last year to get back into riding. It was a garage queen with a mere 700 miles. I have put about 5,000 miles on it and have decided it is time to get a full saddlebag set up, and take some longer rides. To date my longest weekend is about 600 miles. I must say, this is a great all-around bike.
I already had Cortech tank and tail bags, so I went with the saddlebags as well. As many of you know, keeping them off the exhaust and hanging straight can be a challenge. I saw many great ideas for a DIY solution and came up with this one. About 90% of the parts I already had in my garage, but I figure $25 would buy you everything necessary, including paint.
My criteria was they needed to work, be easy to take off, and look decent if I left them on. I think these hit the mark. They also require only simple tools and no precision work is required.
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To remove the bracket just pull the hose off one side, back the nuts off and pull it out the opposite side. You only have to mount them finger tight, since the hose keeps the nuts from vibrating loose. No tools required!
This is my first DIY post on any forum. I hope you find it helpful. I look forward to conversations with you all.
I am brand spanking new to this forum, but have lurked around a bit. In large part to the many informative posts on this forum, I purchased a 2007 FZ6 last year to get back into riding. It was a garage queen with a mere 700 miles. I have put about 5,000 miles on it and have decided it is time to get a full saddlebag set up, and take some longer rides. To date my longest weekend is about 600 miles. I must say, this is a great all-around bike.
I already had Cortech tank and tail bags, so I went with the saddlebags as well. As many of you know, keeping them off the exhaust and hanging straight can be a challenge. I saw many great ideas for a DIY solution and came up with this one. About 90% of the parts I already had in my garage, but I figure $25 would buy you everything necessary, including paint.
My criteria was they needed to work, be easy to take off, and look decent if I left them on. I think these hit the mark. They also require only simple tools and no precision work is required.
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View attachment 55776
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To remove the bracket just pull the hose off one side, back the nuts off and pull it out the opposite side. You only have to mount them finger tight, since the hose keeps the nuts from vibrating loose. No tools required!
This is my first DIY post on any forum. I hope you find it helpful. I look forward to conversations with you all.