SuzukiSavage.com - Need help mounting tail bag

cowspotter

Junior Member

Offline

SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!

Posts: 80
Ashburn, VA
Gender: male

Need help mounting tail bag
09/30/08 at 14:13:45

So I just bought this tank bag from fieldsheer:

I need some help mounting it. It has bungee cords running through the bottom but when i try to attach them to the chrome rails on the sides of the fender, they can't grab. It looks like the rail is a bit wider than the diameter of the hook and the end of the hook is bigger than the gap between the rail and the fender.

Should I be trying to space the rail out further from the fender? Hook it directly to the fender itself (doubt that anyone would recommend that, doesn't seem safe), or should i run normal metal hooked cords through the bag and use those instead?

Back to top

IP Logged

cowspotter

Junior Member

Offline

SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!

Posts: 80
Ashburn, VA
Gender: male

Re: Need help mounting tail bag
Reply #1 - 09/30/08 at 15:52:11

Ok, I just found a way to mount it and want to get your opinion. There are 4 hooks. The front two are hooked onto the rod the suspension bolts to. There is no affect on the suspension movement though. The rear 2 are hooked onto the fender lip just behind the fender rail. Do you think this is stable enough? It feels pretty solid and the cords are being held at a good tension in these positions. I have posted pictures of the rear mounting point, front mounting point, and the hook design to help. Thanks.

Back to top

IP Logged

EssForty

Senior Member

Offline

Sunshine, Surf &
Suzuki

Posts: 382
Melbourne, FL
Gender: male

Re: Need help mounting tail bag
Reply #2 - 09/30/08 at 16:13:00

Looks like it might work, but I always hate to have hooks in the fender, even if they are plastic.

Here's something you might want to consider if your tail bag will be on & off frequently:

It slips under the seat and gives you places to hook your bungees without using the fender rails.

You can buy it here:
http://www.theridestop.com/servlet/the-4147/saddlebags-saddle-bags-leather/De...

Back to top

06 S40, Deuce shield, OEM saddlebags & Engine Guard, ENM tach, Sigma 1106 Speedo, oil pressure & voltage gauges, grip puppies, Kuryakyn Ellipse mirrors, ISO pegs & throttle boss

IP Logged

T Mack 1 - FSO

Serious Thumper
Alliance Member

Offline

sold 2001 LS650 for
a 1986 XLH1100

Posts: 2919
Emmaus,Pa
Gender: male

Re: Need help mounting tail bag
Reply #3 - 09/30/08 at 17:52:03

Hooking on the fender make scratch the paint. And, being it's right at the tire, it will get wet..... "Rust Never Sleeps" .... (Neil Young ....I think???)

Here's something to look at. On the sisiy bar fender chrome pieces, there is a small threaded hole just in front of the turnsignal stalk screw. I haven't had chance to look at the non-sissy bar models, but.... if you have it too, you could mount a L-bracket there to hook on to. NOTE: the hole is metric threads

Back to top

Engineers design things, Technicians make them work.
---
30% of being mechanical is confidence/30% is knowing to go slow when needed/30% is looking repeatedly at what you have/10% is dumb luck Wink

IP Logged

savage2k

Ex Member

Re: Need help mounting tail bag
Reply #4 - 09/30/08 at 18:09:10

Simple solution.....Hook the front plastic hooks around the shock mounts....Then I hook the back two hooks around the sissy bar frame.....That's what I do. No chance of slipping off and the plastic doesn't scratch. I have lugged HUGE coolers, bags, etc this way, without a problem.

Edit....I see you have a s40 and no sissy bar.....sorry......but the front ones will still hook to the shock mounts

Back to top

IP Logged

cowspotter

Junior Member

Offline

SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!

Posts: 80
Ashburn, VA
Gender: male

Re: Need help mounting tail bag
Reply #5 - 09/30/08 at 18:14:14

Aren't i already using the shock mounts to hook the front cords? I was thinking of putting some tape on the fender (masking) for this trip coming up this weekend to prevent any scratching. I may be able to find a better solution in the future (like those mentioned above) but I don't have much time left before I leave on Friday. So do you think this will be safe/secure?

Back to top

IP Logged

savage2k

Ex Member

Re: Need help mounting tail bag
Reply #6 - 09/30/08 at 18:20:12

Why yes you are!. LOL..DUH is me Undecided

The pictures were HUGE on my screen and I didn't scroll over enough.....Good idea with the tape. I would double it probably....I am sure it would be ok for short term, provided the straps are tight with no slack.....Those plastic/nylon hooks are tough little suckers and are not likely to let go. I have had mine for years.

Back to top

IP Logged

ALfromN.H. FSO Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Dragon Slayer Posts: 1421 Rochester, New Hampshire Gender:	Re: Need help mounting tail bag Reply #7 - 09/30/08 at 18:40:26 instead of tape, why don't you use a small piece of that chrome door trim for your car.
Back to top	2006 Harley Electra Glide 2014-Present 2009 Suzuki C50 2010-2014 2005 Suzuki S40 2006-2013 IP Logged

cowspotter Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 80 Ashburn, VA Gender:	Re: Need help mounting tail bag Reply #8 - 09/30/08 at 19:23:44 I'll look into that chrome trim. Thanks for the help.
Back to top	IP Logged

thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6051 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: Need help mounting tail bag Reply #9 - 09/30/08 at 20:03:09 i bought different top mount bolts for the shocks that are made for bungee hooks@jc whitney ...work great whuile you are there get the net also...great accessory also...
Back to top	standing for those who stood for US IP Logged

Jay

Serious Thumper

Offline

SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!

Posts: 1445
Fort Worth, Texas
Gender: male

Re: Need help mounting tail bag
Reply #10 - 10/01/08 at 00:40:46

EssForty wrote on 09/30/08 at 16:13:00:

Looks like it might work, but I always hate to have hooks in the fender, even if they are plastic.

Here's something you might want to consider if your tail bag will be on & off frequently:

http://www.theridestop.com/catalog/HK622.jpg

It slips under the seat and gives you places to hook your bungees without using the fender rails.

You can buy it here:
http://www.theridestop.com/servlet/the-4147/saddlebags-saddle-bags-leather/De...

I have one of those. Works GREAT! I use it everyday. About $20.00, and well worth it.

Back to top

You're invisible and naked.
Ride safe,
Jay

IP Logged