| Author | Message | ||
     Earwig |
I just installed the Buell Deluxe tank bag on my bike and I am wondering if anyone has any tips/tricks on what to do with the straps while riding when the bag isn't being used...? I know I saw this talked about a while ago on here but I couldn't find anything by searching. Thanks! | ||
| Froggy |
Leave them? I haven't used my tank bag in a few months and haven't taken the straps off. | ||
| Jaimec |
I left the front straps in place, and just tucked the rear strap under the saddle when I had my XB12Ss. Now that I have an 1125R, I just leave the straps where they are. | ||
| Earwig |
Ok thanks guys... I haven't ridden without the bag yet... I thought the wind would make them bounce/flap around. | ||
| Darthane |
...does it have a removable velcro base plate like the old ones? My original XB tank bag has a lower part that the clips actually attach to and then the bag itself velcros to it, so I just peel the bag off and leave the bottom on. | ||
| Court |
>>>I just installed the Buell Deluxe tank bag on my bike and I am wondering if anyone has any tips/tricks on what to do with the straps while riding when the bag isn't being used...? Make up a dummy strap with a piece of elastic in the middle, cover it with a non marring fabric and connect your loose ends (er, not your personal ones, the tank bag straps) when you are not using the bag. | ||
| Jaimec |
Court must think we're all "Suzy Homemaker" here.  | ||
| Earwig |
Darthane, I don't think the base is removable but I'll have to check that out, thanks again for the responses. | ||
| Lastcyclone |
...does it have a removable velcro base plate like the old ones? No, but nothing to stop you from adding some. I put two small pieces (soft side) on the backs of the buckles incase they ever blow and slap the intake cover, but I really don't think they move much. The rear should fit under the seat as previously mentioned. (Message edited by lastcyclone on June 23, 2009) | ||
| Metalstorm |
I just leave mine alone when I ride sans bag. The front ones are short and don't really bounce around. At least mine don't bounce around. The bottom one sits where it is as well but I have an airbox bra so I have no fear of the buckle messing up the airbox. | ||
| Birdy |
I covered the buckles with a bit of stick on velcro, the soft part so it wouldn't beat the air box so bad when the bag wasn't on. Works and I didn't need to be Suzie Homemaker to do it  | ||
| Akbuell |
Wow, tough room!!! Back to the original question, I just leave them. The traps seem to be short enough and stout enough that they don't flop around. | ||
| Etennuly |
I take mine off, because I just don't use the tank bag for anything but long trips. I would Martha Stewart mine, perhaps with some lace buttresses, but I'm not that ambitious or talented, and I don't want to ask for help. | ||
| Gunut75 |
I took home-ec. just because there were a lot of chicks in the class! | ||
| Jaimec |
Same reason I took cooking! Besides, I figured that would be a useful skill... |
