Since '02 xBhp is different things to different people. From a close knit national community of bikers to India's only motorcycling lifestyle magazine and a place to make like-minded biker friends. Join us

Axor
Magazine
Castrol Power 1

All the gear all the time (ATGATT).

Our Partner

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Long ride on GS, want to save its rear from saddle bag damages!

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 2
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous 1 2 template Next
  • #1

    Long ride on GS, want to save its rear from saddle bag damages!

    I have a GS150R, and am planning to take on a trip using Saddle Bags. But somehow, the area under the grab bars is protruded, so the saddle bags are constantly in touch with that area. I am sure this will atleast scratch the paint, if not break the part completely. Any way I can reduce the damage? Two ways are:

    1. To put scotch tapes + some cloth or thermocol sheet on that area.
    But still, the weight of the saddle bags is continuously resting on this protruded area, which I fear will give away

    2. Remove the panals for the trip and maybe get some local juggad fabricated panels.
    I am open for this idea, but by this I will sacrifice the rear turning signals (as they are integrated in GS) and also, as the under seat area is more accessible, I think this will risk the bike itself.

    Any pointers on this issue?
    Tags: None
  • #2
    Query Approved.
    :)

    Comment

    • #3
      Make a custom grab rail with wider bars such that the extruded panels no longer face all the weight.
      Your biking tells a lot about the person you are!

      Comment

      • #4
        Get normal matt black stickering done on the area which is in touch. That will take care of scratches etc. If you think the weight is an issue, then you can even out the load by either putting a foam sheet below the bag or using packing cardboard.


        My offerings to the gods of speed -

        - KTM Duke 200
        - Yamaha RXZ 5 speed


        Comment

        • #5
          Get a A wheelie bar on ur bike for Keeping the saddle bags on it ur rear pannel will be safe from scratches & the bar will take care of the weight!
          sigpic
          Ride Safe!!

          Comment

          • #6
            Originally posted by chaman19 View Post
            Get a A wheelie bar on ur bike for Keeping the saddle bags on it ur rear pannel will be safe from scratches & the bar will take care of the weight!
            Would not recommend doing that because much of the weight will pushed far back and handling will become a serious issue. Scotch tapes should be enough to prevent scratches.

            Comment

            • #7
              Am using my Cramster saddle bags extensively and i see very less scratches which i can say is practically negligible.

              Comment

              • #8
                @Ani: A few little scratches are really unavoidable. But, from what I have seen, the Cramster saddle bags are good. I won't say it will not scratch the rear panels of your GS at all, but those scratches are almost negligible. However, what you can try doing is, put a cloth underneath (in the rear seat) which is long enough to cover both the side panels and then put the saddle bags on top of that cloth.

                However, make sure the cloth does not slip towards one side of the motorcycle too much, or you do not use a cloth which is a little too long, or the result can be disastrous!
                :)

                Comment

                • #9
                  It's not just the scratches. If you see the rear part of GS, the plastic is really protruded out, and hence the bag will rest on that plastic. I am sure that over a certain limit, the plastic will break because of that weight.

                  I am planning to install a pair of L shaped support bars from grab bar to screw near silencer, with L bend at the rear sit. Like this:



                  The quoted cost is around 100rs for both the sides. This will be removable after we remove the seat. So this should bear the load of tankbags rather than the side panels.

                  Any comments on the setup?

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    Just the straight portion from the grab rail without the downward bend is what I had in mind. The full bars maybe uncomfortable for pillion.
                    Your biking tells a lot about the person you are!

                    Comment

                    • #11
                      @abhijeet080808: But then the bags will push the grab rail extened rods on the protruded portion, thus nullifying the use. I was first planning to use only horizontal bars, but there is only one screw at the rear (where the current bar is shown screwed in) below the seat. there is no other place under the seat to put the second support to come out. That's why the bend is required to give the rod some support and not just keep it hanging on one point.

                      Comment

                      • #12
                        Originally posted by animeher View Post
                        It's not just the scratches. If you see the rear part of GS, the plastic is really protruded out, and hence the bag will rest on that plastic. I am sure that over a certain limit, the plastic will break because of that weight.

                        I am planning to install a pair of L shaped support bars from grab bar to screw near silencer, with L bend at the rear sit. Like this:



                        The quoted cost is around 100rs for both the sides. This will be removable after we remove the seat. So this should bear the load of tankbags rather than the side panels.

                        Any comments on the setup?
                        Even Pulsars, have similar setup. Cramster Saddle bags, cannot and will not break the plastic, come what. But it will surely remove the paint, if used for say 10000kms. The best thing is to put scotch tape over the rear panels, which are easily removable.

                        And I'm speaking from my experiene, of really looong trips with Cramster Turtel, and saddle bags.
                        Been There, Done That; Better!

                        Comment

                        • #13
                          +1 to what rahul says,use scotch tapes.
                          sigpic
                          RIDE AND DRIVE SAFE AND PLEASE CHANGE THE PICTURE ON INDIAN ROADS.
                          my thoughts,my area,my game....                          http://vmtm.blogspot.com/
                          IF YOU LOVE MAINTAINING YOUR RIDE..http://nexgenbikes.com/site/

                          Comment

                          • #14
                            I got this done for 100 bucks, took some 1.5/2 hrs. Now the bars are gone for painting. Look sturdy enough, lets see how they perform.

                            Comment

                            • #15
                              Be sure to share some pics!
                              Your biking tells a lot about the person you are!

                              Comment

                              Previous 1 2 template Next
                              Working...
                              X
                              © xBhp.com 2026. All rights reserved.
                              Designed by xBhp