tank bag install

[kma10-4]

what are everyone doing about the rubber piece around the steering post
when putting on bag .wont fit under bracket. thinking just cut it even across ? thought's

[sabunim5]

If you are talking about the BRP tankbag, I had no need to do anything with the rubber around the steering post. The bracket bolted right on with no interference from anything. Not sure what to tell you. Perhaps someone else can chime in on this one.

[spyder13]

Checked my valves myself. Were all in specs.at 10k

[BeRight]

It would be great to see a picture of the bag mounted on Spyder.

[bjt]

When we mounted dltang's BRP tank bag, the rubber was kind of in the way but we just pushed the bracket into position over the rubber and bolted it on.

[dicko]

Tank bag mount was easy. It was the bag itself that was hard. However I found that unzipping the bag itself before trying to fit it the first time made a big difference.

[M2Wild]

what are everyone doing about the rubber piece around the steering post
when putting on bag .wont fit under bracket. thinking just cut it even across ? thought's

When we mounted dltang's BRP tank bag, the rubber was kind of in the way but we just pushed the bracket into position over the rubber and bolted it on.

Same problem here. I thought about cutting it too until I read this thread. Now I will try to stretch and force fit the bracket.

[LDFIREWORKS]

[Director]

what are everyone doing about the rubber piece around the steering post
when putting on bag .wont fit under bracket. thinking just cut it even across ? thought's

I found it very difficult to fit as well. Had to use considerable force to push the bracket down enough over the rubber to line up the holes. It eventually worked, but only after much sweat and cussing.

Bruce

[M2Wild]

I found a much easier way to put the tank bag bracket on. It's a two person job !!!

First, install one bolt on one end. Hand tighten the bolt and leave some wiggle room. Then find a short length 2x4 as your push bar. While standing on the seat, using the corner of the 2x4, push down with your weight. The 2nd person line up the bolt (holding up the nut/front assembly bracket with your finger helps lining up the bolt) and thread it in. Tada ... done in 30 seconds.

Just becareful not to put so much force on the 2x4 so it slips and crushes the other person's finger.

[moroccomole2004]

Can anyone send me a pic of where the tank bag mounting bar goes? I just moved and lost the instructions. I know it is likely simple but for some reason my pea size brain is struggling! Thanks to all on this forum. Your knowledge and love for the Spyder keeps me informed and tracking!

Mole

[Trumpybob]

Can anyone send me a pic of where the tank bag mounting bar goes? I just moved and lost the instructions. I know it is likely simple but for some reason my pea size brain is struggling! Thanks to all on this forum. Your knowledge and love for the Spyder keeps me informed and tracking!

Mole

Hows This. Just noticed this doesn't show the rubber. This is from the electonic workshop manual

[Bersquack]

Can anyone send me a pic of where the tank bag mounting bar goes? I just moved and lost the instructions. I know it is likely simple but for some reason my pea size brain is struggling! Thanks to all on this forum. Your knowledge and love for the Spyder keeps me informed and tracking!

Mole

welcome

I was able to install the bracket and leave the rubber piece in its place. Wasn't easy but doable.

[moroccomole2004]

Thanks Bob! Got the bracket on by forcing it over the rubber, but now the center panel is bowing up some in the center. Well I went and refit the center panel and got it to fit properly once all the tabs were set right.

So bag is on but me being the bone head that I am lost one of the two plastic pop-rivets which secure the center panel under the seat. Anyone know a good replacement? I am going to check at autozone. I think I had previously seen something there.

Thanks!

Mole

[ataDude]

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So bag is on but me being the bone head that I am lost one of the two plastic pop-rivets which secure the center panel under the seat. Anyone know a good replacement? I am going to check at autozone. I think I had previously seen something there.

Thanks!

Mole

Cycle Gear has them in packages of ten for about $5.00.

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[moroccomole2004]

Thanks ataDude! Do you got a weblink to the push rivets? Very much want to get a few extra.

Mole

[ataDude]

Thanks ataDude! Do you got a weblink to the push rivets? Very much want to get a few extra.

Mole

Nope... found them in a Cycle Gear store five-six months ago. A lot of sport-bikes use them.

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[Some Guy]

I've seen them at hardware stores...either ACE or ACO...I can't remember which one.

[moroccomole2004]

Thanks guys. I found a pair at AutoZone that are the screw in type. So what I did was remove one that was holding the left side tank cover under the seat to the center bar and placed it on the center panel. Then put the screw in replacement to backfill the one I swapped.

Mole

[Roadkill]

My entire installation took about 60 seconds.

After the strenuous action of turning the key to lift the seat, I inserted the tab under the body panel. Then, with the forward loops closed, I hooked a balled shock cord from one to the other around the steering stem.

Done. Works fine, and all vestiges go away much quicker.

Ride on.
Roadkill