I just use a zip tie, cheap insurance as my bags are always on. Good luck.
I will not be drilling into my bike, so I will be giving the brackets a try.
You should post a photo of that method (where it is used) since I don't remember seeing how it is done.
Max, I just run the zip tie between the latch and the hand rails. The latch is still functional allowing entry to the bags.
Sorry, but no can picture it!!Look at texriders thread, reply 1.
Look at texriders thread, reply 1.
I don't know about you guys, but when I travel, my bags are loaded heavy! With all that weight in the bags, the zip tie will probably break! I don't want to be the one to find out how strong the zip ties are!
I like the way Texrider dealt with this problem, and am taking the same route, before my trip to Colorado.
I am mystified by the " I won't drill my bike " comments. It's a bracket. It is a replaceable part.
To me, there is no logic to justify not adding the additional protection of pinning. Lose a bag, don't lose a bag. Hmmm... NOT a hard decision. Cost is under $4. Too many instances of people losing bags to take no action.
Amazing... drill away.
Barry
After reading so much about this I decided to make the modification with some clasps that I had on hand;
These arn't going anywhere and look like they came on the bike.
I am mystified by the " I won't drill my bike " comments. It's a bracket. It is a replaceable part.
Some of us just don't want to modify our bikes