Installing BRP tank bag

[SpyderByter]

Has anyone done one of these installs?

I am in the process of doing one and the instructions are not clear as what to do about that rubber seal around the handlebars. The bracket certainly does not fit over it. It is not shown on the instruction picture, I am not crazy about the idea of removing it all together or cutting it, but if thats what it takes I will.

 

[tatt2r]

Has anyone done one of these installs?

I am in the process of doing one and the instructions are not clear as what to do about that rubber seal around the handlebars. The bracket certainly does not fit over it. It is not shown on the instruction picture, I am not crazy about the idea of removing it all together or cutting it, but if thats what it takes I will.

some had to put a little slice in it others had no problem ....i put a little cut in mine ....

 

[SpyderByter]

a slice for each side. Gees, i did not even think of that I was going to cut it off! Glad I stopped to ask first.:thumbup:

 

[wyliec]

a slice for each side. Gees, i did not even think of that I was going to cut it off! Glad I stopped to ask first.:thumbup:

Have you seen this post?

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=68380&highlight=tank#post68380

 

[M2Wild]

Nooooooooooooo cutting !!!! We got it figured out already.

 

[Ryno]

I did not have to cut mine.. Perhaps I was just fortunate..

 

[tatt2r]

(QUOTE) A much easier way
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. .....(QUOTE)

THEN GET 5 GUYS ONE TO HOLD THE BULB THE OTHER 4 TO TURN THE LADDER....

 

[M2Wild]

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