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Kinger
| | Posted on Friday, September 01, 2006 - 03:35 pm: | 
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...they're still made of the same defective PVC plastic and just as likely to crack as the old ones??
It is not the material as much as the mounting that causes the cracking. When I repaired the inners of my bags I add a fourth moutning point where the bumper hits the bag (low right or left corner). I think this helped just as much as the fiberglass repair. |
5liter
| | Posted on Friday, September 01, 2006 - 06:18 pm: |
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Naustin:
They did'nt use the rope thingy. It looks like a gel coat inside the bags with the fiberglass in it. I told them the situation with the vibrations on the bike and that's what they came up with. So far so good. Make sure you show them how the latching mechanism attaches so they leave that area free. When I mounted the bags I made sure the latches were set REAL tight. You may have to do some adjusting on each latch to get that just right. |
Naustin
| | Posted on Saturday, September 02, 2006 - 08:32 pm: |
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I dropped off my bags. I left all the hardware in when I brought them in for the estimate so that the guy would understand how they operate and that he shouldn't build it up too thick. He is going to build the area where the ROpe when up with several layers.
He quoted me $120-$150 depending on how long it takes him. I thought that was a super good deal for both bags. |
5liter
| | Posted on Saturday, September 02, 2006 - 09:14 pm: |
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Setting up the latches will help a lot. I've got a spare mounting system (rack) that I used to get the latches just right. |
Garrett2
| | Posted on Saturday, September 02, 2006 - 10:46 pm: |
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heres my two cents
I have a 99 S3 with 16k miles on it
only problem ive had is the muffler, the mounting bracket on the bottom of the frame broke and I had to remove the muffler and then ride 4 hours back home.....
as i said, 16k miles on my tube frame and ive made at least 200 passes on the dragstrip with it. not going to count all the times i ran the hell out of it on the street.
these are great bikes. |
Luftkopf
| | Posted on Monday, September 04, 2006 - 06:21 pm: |
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I just posted my S3t rack for sale here, and on craigslist LA. Hold alot of gear, and supports the bags at the same time. Say goodbye to your cracking bags. I tour the country with no problems.
(Message edited by luftkopf on September 05, 2006) |
Jreichner
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 10:08 am: |
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Guys...I know that this is slightly off the subject...I too current have cracked inners. Do I need to replace the inners and then have it reinforced as well as incorporate a 4th mounting point or can I use the current cracked bags? Obviously I would like to save the money but I would also like to have the best result.
Thanks in advance for any input.
On the subject, I have well over 20k on the bike (I was averaging about 10k per year). I have only really had 3 issues with the bike. Rocker box gaskets (old paper gaskets). This issue was resolved when HD replaced them with the metal gaskets. Showa shock leak. I replaced the stock with a Works performance shock and everything has been perfect since. The third and final issue has been the saddle bags cracking. HD will not replace them. They did once through out of warranty service but they will not replace them any more and they only offer a 90 day warranty. Pure bull in my opinion. I really do love the ride I get out of this bike but I really have a difficult time even considering buying another Buell/HD product. |
Naustin
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 11:00 am: |
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If they aren't cracked too badly, you should try having them fiber-glassed. $450 ea. for the inners is just too expensive for something that is going to break again pretty much guaranteed.
If this fiberglass repair doesn't work out for me, I'll be more likely to go with an aftermarket bag and improvise a mount system than buy new inners from Buell. |
89rs1200
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2006 - 12:41 pm: |
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Hey Guys!! Saddle bag repair with Goop "SuperMend" 2 Part Epoxy Paste from Ace Hardware. It goes on thick. Sand and clean the area well first. I also reinforced the area with a piece of PVC pipe glued in with the Epoxy Paste.Fiberglassing expense is NOT required. My repairs have lasted 5 years and 20K miles. |
Chromer
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 06, 2006 - 05:10 am: |
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The problems I have had on my '97 S1 was the bolts on the rear sprocket shearing. Must have been left slightly loose from a recent tire change. Since I don't do hole shots, wheelies or drag race I think that is what caused that problem. I had the front brake caliper seize once. That was due to neglect on my part. You need to drain and clean these components since they will draw moisture over a few years. I think the old tubers are simpler and easier to work on.
I have a Corbin gunfighter seat and slightly raised custom handlebars to make it a little less painful ( hey i'm 54 years old) a few minor concessions are ok at my age.
Just buy what looks good to you and enjoy it. Sometimes the breakdowns are part of the adventure. Overcoming adversity makes you smarter. |
