Pinning the bags

[Rocket Therapy]

I read on here some of you guys are putting pins in the bags just as a precaution. And I'm just wondering what you guys are using to pin them with

 Thanks
 John

[Sinstr]

I decided not to pin the bags.  I just use a black zip tie to the handle and the frame rails at the top.  Works just as well as pinning the bags, is easier to do, costs less, and serves the same function.

[VirginiaJim]

I'm using Zsteve's bars..

[ljcorby]

These work well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Concours-14-GTR-1400-All-Years-Saddlebag-Retaining-Brackets-/271061184010?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f1c816e0a&vxp=mtr

[B.D.F.]

I use 3/8", grade 70 transport chain. Sure it is perhaps a bit overkill but what is piece of mind really worth?

 







Brian

I read on here some of you guys are putting pins in the bags just as a precaution. And I'm just wondering what you guys are using to pin them with

 Thanks
 John

[Conrad]

I'm using Zsteve's bars..

These work well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Concours-14-GTR-1400-All-Years-Saddlebag-Retaining-Brackets-/271061184010?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f1c816e0a&vxp=mtr

+3

[Rhino]

These work well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Concours-14-GTR-1400-All-Years-Saddlebag-Retaining-Brackets-/271061184010?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f1c816e0a&vxp=mtr

+4 Works well and still have the original design convenience of instant removing or installing the case.

[twowheeladdict]

Didn't Kawasaki redesign the catch on the '10+ bikes?  I don't see how my bags could inadvertantly come off.  I have lifted pretty hard on the rear of the bags.  Either they redesigned them or those that lost them hit some major potholes or possibly they weren't latched down completely?

[wally_games]

I have a 2011 and have tried pretty hard but couldn't get them to come off. I pinned them anyway. Needed something to do one rainy weekend. 

[MAN OF BLUES]

I read on here some of you guys are putting pins in the bags just as a precaution. And I'm just wondering what you guys are using to pin them with

 Thanks
 John

to answer your original question:

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=1152.0

 

[Rocket Therapy]

Thanks for all the replies I do have a couple extra logging chains laying around I maybe able to use. And it won't cost me anything because I already have those

[jaclaw]

These;

[VirginiaJim]

Didn't Kawasaki redesign the catch on the '10+ bikes? 

Not that we're aware of.  They've ignored the issue for the most part.

[Joncon11]

I use 3/8", grade 70 transport chain. Sure it is perhaps a bit overkill but what is piece of mind really worth?

 







Brian

Bwaahaahaha!!! Rhode Island huh? I grew up in Newport, lots of beautiful riding up there...

[maxtog]

I'm using Zsteve's bars..

Me too.

By the way, there should an existing thread or two on this

[gPink]

Me too.

By the way, there should an existing thread or two on this

hehehe, what took you so long max   

[maxtog]

hehehe, what took you so long max   

I was too busy catching up with all the other repeat threads

[ZG]

I was too busy catching up with all the other repeat threads

 

[Cuda]

Max READ reply #9 your .....

[wally_games]

These;

I have these, but mine aren't black. Guess I need to look for some more or paint mine.