Yes It's My Ingenius Tail Pack Set-up!

Amber Lamps · 04-29-2009, 05:02 PM

Well, here's what I came up with for the rally trip. I used 3/8" bolts to mount the tail bag to an extra cover and I'm strapping my back pack to the tail pack.

the chi · 04-29-2009, 05:03 PM

That is NOT a fuzzy rug...

Amber Lamps · 04-29-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chi

That is NOT a fuzzy rug...

It's a Flokati rug. I got it in Crete back in the day.

Particle Man · 04-29-2009, 05:06 PM

does the backpack have a back plate or something for the bolts to hold onto?

Amber Lamps · 04-29-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

does the backpack have a back plate or something for the bolts to hold onto?

The tail pack is mounted to the cover and the back pack is strapped to the tail bag. I used huge fender washers on the back of the tailbag. Besides, I'm still gonna use the bungie cords that comes with the tail bag so I'm feeling pretty good about it.

Particle Man · 04-29-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

The tail pack is mounted to the cover and the back pack is strapped to the tail bag. I used huge fender washers on the back of the tailbag. Besides, I'm still gonna use the bungie cords that comes with the tail bag so I'm feeling pretty good about it.

ah. pretty neat setup

Sixxxxer · 04-29-2009, 06:22 PM

I offcially Love you...Because I was thinking about packign my tail bag but wanted some extra room and was gonna use my riding backpack...But didnt know how I would strap it to the bike...

Never would have thought of putting the backpack around the tailbag...I'll be rocking the same setup just with different gear!!!

Word.

Amber Lamps · 04-29-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

I offcially Love you...Because I was thinking about packign my tail bag but wanted some extra room and was gonna use my riding backpack...But didnt know how I would strap it to the bike...

Never would have thought of putting the backpack around the tailbag...I'll be rocking the same setup just with different gear!!!

Word.

Uh thanks.... Rooming with Sixxer...1....2....3....NOT IT!!!!

J/K! Yea I'm a genius! Make sure that you strap the shoulder straps together under the seat or tailbag so they can't slip off the sides.

Mr Lefty · 04-29-2009, 08:09 PM

I would still be a little cautious about over loading that... if the bag tries to twist those bolts... could crack your cowl...

good Idea... not sure how I'd improve on it though...

Amber Lamps · 04-29-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

I would still be a little cautious about over loading that... if the bag tries to twist those bolts... could crack your cowl...

good Idea... not sure how I'd improve on it though...

I'm re-examining it right now and I think that I'm alright. As I previously stated, the bolts are in actuality a secondary system to back-up the manufacturer's primary attachment system. As far as improvement goes, I could install metal strips inside the bag and under the cowl for added support or I could just fashion a plate that fits the trunk opening and install the cowl attachment hardware directly to it. Or I could get a seat which is made a lot stronger to support the weight of a person. I don't plan on having more than about 50 lbs in there so I should be okay.

04-29-2009, 05:02 PM	#1
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Yes It's My Ingenius Tail Pack Set-up! Well, here's what I came up with for the rally trip. I used 3/8" bolts to mount the tail bag to an extra cover and I'm strapping my back pack to the tail pack.

04-29-2009, 05:06 PM	#4
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	does the backpack have a back plate or something for the bolts to hold onto? __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

04-29-2009, 06:22 PM	#7
Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	I offcially Love you...Because I was thinking about packign my tail bag but wanted some extra room and was gonna use my riding backpack...But didnt know how I would strap it to the bike... Never would have thought of putting the backpack around the tailbag...I'll be rocking the same setup just with different gear!!! Word. __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue

04-29-2009, 08:09 PM	#9
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I would still be a little cautious about over loading that... if the bag tries to twist those bolts... could crack your cowl... good Idea... not sure how I'd improve on it though...