Author Topic: More flying saddlebags (Read 16168 times)

Z71 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 26, 2012, 07:01:10 PM »

Quote from: maxtog on May 25, 2012, 06:00:00 PM

I use them also. They do work, although they will put a mark on the grab bars because the outer plastic coating wears off very quickly.

I have them too but I wonder if they are 100% effective in preventing bags from coming off.

maxtog · « **Reply #21 on:** May 26, 2012, 08:24:08 PM »

Quote from: Z71 on May 26, 2012, 07:01:10 PM

I have them too but I wonder if they are 100% effective in preventing bags from coming off.

Well, the design premise is pretty sound. I would say "yes", as long as the bags and clips are properly installed and the handles are locked.

TJ · « **Reply #22 on:** May 26, 2012, 08:29:42 PM »

Curious, what is the capacity of the bags in liters?

blue14 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 27, 2012, 03:56:27 AM »

fmwhit · « **Reply #24 on:** May 27, 2012, 02:09:12 PM »

I've used the Z-Steve Saddlebag Retaining Brackets and they seem to work for me. I am sure that the method of drilling thru the bottem retainer bracket and pinning will also work but Steves clips require no drilling.

Fred

Conrad · « **Reply #25 on:** May 28, 2012, 07:25:33 AM »

Quote from: maxtog on May 25, 2012, 06:07:12 PM

I tried to wrap the metal retaining clip things in electric tape. All that did was make a smear of "digested" electric tape on the grab bars. Oh well.

I used black heat shrink on my clips, works great.

Rhino · « **Reply #26 on:** May 30, 2012, 05:46:53 AM »

Quote from: Conrad on May 28, 2012, 07:25:33 AM

I used black heat shrink on my clips, works great.

Great idea! I'll have to give it a try.

stevewfl · « **Reply #27 on:** May 30, 2012, 06:04:21 AM »

KiPass is the only protection my bags have had, 53,000 miles and none have taken flight yet

texrider · « **Reply #28 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:24:38 AM »

Quote from: stevewfl on May 30, 2012, 06:04:21 AM

KiPass is the only protection my bags have had, 53,000 miles and none have taken flight yet

Are you sure it's not the Variable Valve Timing that's been providing such umbrella of protection?

stevewfl · « **Reply #29 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:30:12 AM »

Quote from: texrider on May 30, 2012, 07:24:38 AM

Are you sure it's not the Variable Valve Timing that's been providing such umbrella of protection?

OK now you have me confused

But I must stick with the KiPass theory because I've seen its mad pow-ah =)

jjsC6 · « **Reply #30 on:** May 30, 2012, 08:13:40 AM »

I have mine pinned at the bottom. Probably don't need them on my '10, but it was easy enough to do and I know they aren't going anywhere.

chap · « **Reply #31 on:** June 05, 2012, 09:47:40 AM »

just wondering if anyone has figured out what is failing to make the bags "jump" off. I have a 2010 ABS, which i brought a few months ago. I almost never have the bags on, but am going on a trip in a few weeks and will be using them. I put the bags on yesterday to see if I could see how they could come off. Mine seem very secure, and unless the latch retracts can see no way they could come off. So on the ones that come off, what is the cause. I think I will be pinning mine to be sure, but it would be nice to know the reason.

stevewfl · « **Reply #32 on:** June 05, 2012, 09:52:47 AM »

Quote from: chap on June 05, 2012, 09:47:40 AM

just wondering if anyone has figured out what is failing to make the bags "jump" off. I have a 2010 ABS, which i brought a few months ago. I almost never have the bags on, but am going on a trip in a few weeks and will be using them. I put the bags on yesterday to see if I could see how they could come off. Mine seem very secure, and unless the latch retracts can see no way they could come off. So on the ones that come off, what is the cause. I think I will be pinning mine to be sure, but it would be nice to know the reason.

My '10 has not been pinned or any of the other precautions you hear about on the 'net and its been > 53,000 miles (both empty and overfilled and inbetween) and they have NEVER EVER taken flight.

Although i do find these threads interesting, no pins and such for me.

Conrad · « **Reply #33 on:** June 05, 2012, 09:53:22 AM »

Quote from: chap on June 05, 2012, 09:47:40 AM

just wondering if anyone has figured out what is failing to make the bags "jump" off. I have a 2010 ABS, which i brought a few months ago. I almost never have the bags on, but am going on a trip in a few weeks and will be using them. I put the bags on yesterday to see if I could see how they could come off. Mine seem very secure, and unless the latch retracts can see no way they could come off. So on the ones that come off, what is the cause. I think I will be pinning mine to be sure, but it would be nice to know the reason.

Put your bags on and then stand behind the bike. Grab one of the bags at the bottom and gently lift up. Keep an eye on the rearmost mounting point and you can see how they might come off.

stevewfl · « **Reply #34 on:** June 05, 2012, 09:54:36 AM »

Quote from: Conrad on June 05, 2012, 09:53:22 AM

Put your bags on and then stand behind the bike. Grab one of the bags at the bottom and gently lift up. Keep an eye on the rearmost mounting point and you can see how they might come off.

my '10 doesn't budge

Conrad · « **Reply #35 on:** June 05, 2012, 09:55:39 AM »

Quote from: stevewfl on June 05, 2012, 09:54:36 AM

my '10 doesn't budge

Ask one of them wiminz you got to do it for you then.

chap · « **Reply #36 on:** June 05, 2012, 09:57:32 AM »

Quote from: Conrad on June 05, 2012, 09:53:22 AM

Put your bags on and then stand behind the bike. Grab one of the bags at the bottom and gently lift up. Keep an eye on the rearmost mounting point and you can see how they might come off.

Thanks. Ill give that a try tonight. But I think mine are pretty secure. Did Kawasaki make any changes to the bags for 2010??

Son of Pappy · « **Reply #37 on:** June 05, 2012, 09:58:50 AM »

Quote from: stevewfl on June 05, 2012, 09:52:47 AM

My '10 has not been pinned or any of the other precautions you hear about on the 'net and its been > 53,000 miles (both empty and overfilled and inbetween) and they have NEVER EVER taken flight.

Although i do find these threads interesting, no pins and such for me.

It's one of the sins that happen to those who dare question the "Mad Powah" of KIPASS!!

stevewfl · « **Reply #38 on:** June 05, 2012, 10:04:39 AM »

Quote from: Son of Pappy on June 05, 2012, 09:58:50 AM

It's one of the sins that happen to those who dare question the "Mad Powah" of KIPASS!!

Yes sir!

stevewfl · « **Reply #39 on:** June 05, 2012, 10:17:56 AM »

KiPass also protects me from crashing into all the C14 bags I see all over the roadways

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Author Topic: More flying saddlebags (Read 16168 times)

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