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Amber Lamps
07-23-2009, 09:42 PM
Well I ordered a clearance tankbag fom New Enough for $17.

http://www.newenoughhp.com/closeouts/luggage/rapid_transit/abrams_strap_mount_tank_bag.html

It was a stap down and looked like ass on the bike, hmmm what to do?

I know, I'll make it into a tailbag!:lol:

Plugged in my soldering iron and cut the straps shorter and burned in mounting holes. Then I bolted them to the passenger seat. I adjusted the other strap to the correct length to wrap around the tail and ta dah!!!

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/kdk_0782.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/kdk_0783.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/kdk_0780.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/kdk_0781.jpg
z06boy
07-24-2009, 09:54 AM
It won't be as fun riding behind her but whatever. :lol:


Seriously though good find and cool idea.
shmike
07-24-2009, 10:12 AM
Good job. :dthumb:

The bike looks like a TLR now.
CrazyKell
07-24-2009, 11:20 AM
That's awesome.

I can't find a tailbag I like.

I need to become more MacGyver-esque with this stuff!
Amber Lamps
07-24-2009, 11:20 AM
Good job. :dthumb:

The bike looks like a TLR now.

Yea or a 'Busa!:lol:
Amber Lamps
07-24-2009, 11:31 AM
That's awesome.

I can't find a tailbag I like.

I need to become more MacGyver-esque with this stuff!


Have you seen the one that is a passenger seat cover and expands into a bag?

http://www.xtsportbikeaccessories.com/FastPack.html
CrazyKell
07-24-2009, 11:56 AM
Have you seen the one that is a passenger seat cover and expands into a bag?

Passenger seat? :scratch: What's that? :lol

That one looks cool but I think I'd need something just a bit bigger. more along the lines of the one you MacGyvered.

I'm looking for something to replace a backpack for when I go on weekend trips.
Amber Lamps
07-24-2009, 11:59 AM
Passenger seat? :scratch: What's that? :lol

That one looks cool but I think I'd need something just a bit bigger. more along the lines of the one you MacGyvered.

I'm looking for something to replace a backpack for when I go on weekend trips.

Yea backpacks can get old quick!
karl_1052
07-24-2009, 02:16 PM
Yea or a 'Busa!:lol:

I'll give you $16 for it since you wrecked the straps.
Amber Lamps
07-24-2009, 04:48 PM
I'll give you $16 for it since you wrecked the straps.

No I didn't... like all of those types of bags, they give you a mile of straps! There is still plenty left if I decide to use it for a tankbag in the future.:rockwoot:
askmrjesus
07-24-2009, 06:45 PM
I'll give you $16 for it since you wrecked the straps.

:lol:

JC
Tmall
07-24-2009, 06:57 PM
I think if we're going to leave tags anonymous, we should bring back reps.

That way, we can all be passive aggressive, and not just a select few.