fastestbusaaround
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posted May 06, 2006 08:31 PM
 Edited By: fastestbusaaround on 6 May 2006 21:33
Tail bag installed!
Got this tail bag from Chicane -- http://www.chicaneusa.com/summit.htm
Here's some quick shots of the bag installed...it's a perfect fit on each end and I used the original grab handle to tie it down in the front. It hold 13 litres, which is fine for day travel or overnighters, just not enough space for 1 week travels. Has an elastic bungee looped on the top for jackets or raingear etc...cost was $79.00+ shipping.
Sorry about the crappy shots....was done at night, the lines you see are the saftey pipings traversing the bag which glow under light...it's like this bag was made for this bike...down to the millimeter.
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swft
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posted May 06, 2006 08:39 PM
Not a bad fit! 13 liters is useful, tha's for sure!
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fastestbusaaround
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posted May 06, 2006 08:47 PM
I hate bags, but given that this ride has no room for nada under it's seat (my 10R can hold the kitchen sink), I had to succumb to a bag for now...so this one fit like a glove. Guess I can get used to it -- for now. Was either that or a knapsack, yet another thing I hate...this was the lesser of 2 evil's. I could always fill it with lead and get bigger wheelies... 
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posted May 06, 2006 08:53 PM
Looks like a great fit
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posted May 06, 2006 09:02 PM
Looks great. I have been looking for something for short/day trips, that looks perfect.
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fastestbusaaround
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posted May 06, 2006 09:06 PM
I'm about to test it tomorrow, will let y'all know then! I'l also get some day shots...
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posted May 07, 2006 05:22 AM
Looks great, I think I'll be getting a new suitcase.
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posted May 07, 2006 07:37 AM
Looks good, but be warned where the bag hangs over the rear of the seat it's going to rub the paint. Get some 3M clear protective tape and mask the area 1-2" just behind the seat for use with that bag, otherwise you'll be looking at scratch remover and polish on a regular basis.
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posted May 07, 2006 12:35 PM
fba - When you have a chance, can you post a pic of how that bag attaches to the seat at the rear? Thanks!
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posted May 07, 2006 01:15 PM
I removed the Chase Harper Stealth bag that I had installed on the rear seat and replaced it with a Cortech super-mini tank bag. I really like it's looks, and it doesn't get in the way at all. I wanted something that I could use every-day for things like a spare shield, phoenix jacket liner, wallet, cell phone, bungee, etc. I like the fit of that Chicane tail bag though, that might just have to replace my Marsee tail bag for long weekend trips!
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fastestbusaaround
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posted May 07, 2006 01:38 PM
Tested the Chicane bag today to 160...didn't budge.
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posted May 07, 2006 01:59 PM
Tested my new tank bag at 175 today too... no problems 
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posted May 07, 2006 02:35 PM
fba - Just in case you missed it above - can you snap a picture of the underside of your seat with that bag installed? Thanks!
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posted May 08, 2006 06:53 PM
Ok, I'll ask one more time before I figure out I'm being ignored...
fba - can you *please* post up a pic of how the the rear mounting strap attaches to the underside of the seat??
Thanks
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fastestbusaaround
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posted May 08, 2006 06:58 PM
Sorry Matt...must have missed it...that bag was my brother's and I shipped it to him today...mine'll be here Friday...I'll get ya some pics then!
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posted May 08, 2006 07:12 PM
That'll work, thanks!
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posted May 08, 2006 07:53 PM
And yes, he was ignoring you! 
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fastestbusaaround
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posted May 08, 2006 07:54 PM
No -- I wasn't... 
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posted May 09, 2006 04:17 AM
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fastestbusaaround
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posted May 09, 2006 04:25 AM
swft's just tryin' to stir up shit...
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posted May 09, 2006 04:34 AM
Who'da guessed!
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posted May 09, 2006 04:34 AM
*grin* considering i'm limited to cell phonr access right now, I got a tiny lil spoon to stir with!
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posted May 09, 2006 04:38 AM
A cell phone? Well, I'd say you are doing pretty good then. Does it have a keyboard, or are you having to fight with it trying to outsmart you with every letter you type? 
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