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984gasm
| | Posted on Saturday, January 06, 2007 - 08:38 pm: | 
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A little off topic, but I never had a tank bag and have been looking around at some aftermarket ones. How does buell attach their bags? Do they just strap under the airbox? |
Old_man
| | Posted on Saturday, January 06, 2007 - 09:01 pm: |
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The Buell tank bag I have (original model) has a nice pad that attaches via the four airbox cover bolts.
The bag itself attaches to the pad with velcro and four easily detached fasteners. |
984gasm
| | Posted on Saturday, January 06, 2007 - 09:27 pm: |
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how do aftermarket bags work on buells? From what I have been seeing alot of these bags are using magnets, so would I have to customize it to work? Thanks for the input. |
Diablobrian
| | Posted on Sunday, January 07, 2007 - 12:04 am: |
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there are usually 2 versions of most popular tank bags, magnetic and non-magnetic.
I have a chase harper that I mounted via the 2 front mount screws through straps with
quick releases, and a looped strap through the frame section under the seat front with
a quick release buckle that sticks up in front of the seat.
Be sure to use some sort of padding under the straps to prevent scratching of the
plastic. Also a city-X tank X helps keep tank bags more stable, but good luck finding
one. They are not for sale as a separate piece, only as part of an air box cover assembly
and only in city-X colors. |
Corporatemonkey
| | Posted on Sunday, January 07, 2007 - 12:15 am: |
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FYI the cityx tank X doesn't completely protect the airbox cover. I had to add a peice of faux carbon fiber to cover scratches from the rear tank bag strap.
948gasm, I would highly recommend the Buell tank bag. It fits, is well made, and surprisingly roomy. |
Socalbueller
| | Posted on Sunday, January 07, 2007 - 01:26 am: |
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I have a set of the Cortech sport saddlebags.
http://www.newenoughhp.com/tour_master_cortech_spo rt_saddle_bag_page.htm
Bigger, cheaper, and higher quality compared to the Buell bags. I couldn't be happier with them. The only downside, compared to the Buell bags, is you cannot carry a passenger while using them but you got the wrong bike if you plan on doing that. Cortech also has a nice tail bag that snaps on to the saddlebags as well.
I used them on my trip last July that included the Moto GP and a tour of Nor Cal, 2300 miles in 9 days. I was surprised how much stuff they actually held, only had to do laundry once. |
Ft_bstrd
| | Posted on Sunday, January 07, 2007 - 02:35 am: |
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Make sure that if you use the Buell tank bag that you tighten the front screws so that the strap and buckle "dangle" over the dull plastic section around the air inlet/filler door.
I attached mine where they buckles were over the plastic on the airbox cover, and while the bag is off the buckles will bang against the cover and scratch it.
I also tuck the rear buckle under the seat while the bag is not on the bike.
I have the original. The new one has side pockets that are better at keeping everything organized.
The way that the bag is contoured, I don't think it would fit as well with the "X". Mine fits the airbox like a glove.
It's almost like it was made for the bike.  |
Corporatemonkey
| | Posted on Sunday, January 07, 2007 - 02:58 am: |
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Socal, how waterproof are the cortech bags?
Anyone have experience with Ortlieb bags? |
Midknyte
| | Posted on Sunday, January 07, 2007 - 03:59 am: |
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Socal - those look nice & priced right!
Can we have some pics of them on your bike? Pls? |
984gasm
| | Posted on Sunday, January 07, 2007 - 10:34 am: |
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I have a credit at new enough and was looking at either one of thier icon bags. I like the smaller one, looks nice and compact, which is good for around the city. I was just concerned about attaching, but seems like a simple quick release would work.
http://www.newenoughhp.com/icon_primer_tankbag_pag e.htm |
Socalbueller
| | Posted on Sunday, January 07, 2007 - 11:13 am: |
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Corporatemonkey, they do come with rain covers. I have not used them so I don't know well they work or how they slip on.
Midknyte, here is a pic of them on my bike. This is the first day I used them and are mounted too far forward. On the second day I got them back far enough so the front strap wasn't on the riders seat.
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Diablobrian
| | Posted on Sunday, January 07, 2007 - 07:22 pm: |
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Socal, with them sitting further back can the strap(s) be run under the passenger seat?
That looks like it could work with passengers, or the seat cowl if it could be done that way. |
Midknyte
| | Posted on Sunday, January 07, 2007 - 07:32 pm: |
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Socal - have you tried running those straps under the rear seat instead of over? |
Socalbueller
| | Posted on Sunday, January 07, 2007 - 09:22 pm: |
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I guess you could run the straps under the seat but you would be more likely to scratch the tail section, same reason I took the cowl off. The straps did come neoprene covers but they didn't fit too well in my case and with those I don't think you would get the seat latched if you tried running them under.
Diablo, there is no way somebody could use the passenger pegs with the bags in place, even with them farther back they still sit on or over the pegs. You might be able to if you took the rear turn signals off. That would gain you a few inches but it would suck riding bitch with the bags right there.
(Message edited by socalbueller on January 07, 2007) |
Bartimus
| | Posted on Sunday, January 07, 2007 - 11:07 pm: |
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If anybody is looking for a set of Buell saddlebags for an "S" model,
I'm looking to sell mine, along with the large tailbag. |
Tdiddy
| | Posted on Sunday, January 07, 2007 - 11:07 pm: |
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I have the Coretech Sport Saddle bags also and use them on my XB12Ss. They look cool and do hold a lot too. I really like that they unsnap and have a velcro handle to carry. I don't like to ride with the passenger peg brackets so I put them back on so the bags can't swing into the wheel. With out the brackets, the bags flop around a little. The rain covers kept my huggies dry in side the bags. I think I paid 130 bucks. |
Vaneo1
| | Posted on Monday, January 08, 2007 - 02:17 am: |
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I have the cortech saddle bags (not the "sport" version) and they work great. I was able to put my wife on the back with them on. I had to lose the stock turn signals thought for some short stubby ones that look great. |
Xl1200r
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 - 10:26 am: |
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Just a little experiement for everyone...
Some were asking how much these bags could hold, so I decided to try and see yesterday.
In one saddlebag I was able to fit my entire rainsuit (jacket and pants). This is not a compact "packable" style rainsuit.
In the other saddlebag I was able to fit 2 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of underwear, 2 undershirts, 2 t-shirts and a pair of jeans.
I also have the small tailbag that matches the saddlebags. I was able to fit my chatterbox radio, a digital camera, a baseball hat, an extra pair of gloves, and still had plenty of room for other items like a toothbrush, deoderant, shampoo, etc.
If you need something to get you through a weekend, these bags are perfect. You could probably get through an entire week if you packed light (which I do) and used a small backpack to carry your rain gear. |
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