Nelson Rigg Tank Bag

[Questions]

Tried to install a Nelson Rigg Tank Bag on my 2013 ST S SM5, but the forward strap runs over the top of my e-brake switch. Has anyone else been successful installing one of these bags on a 2013 ST S? If so, tell me what I'm doing wrong.:dontknow:
Thanks,
Ron

 

[nelsonriggusa]

Do you have any photos you can provide?
Do you have the most recent installation instructions? (Link provided)

Tried to install a Nelson Rigg Tank Bag on my 2013 ST S SM5, but the forward strap runs over the top of my e-brake switch. Has anyone else been successful installing one of these bags on a 2013 ST S? If so, tell me what I'm doing wrong.:dontknow:
Thanks,
Ron

 

[ARCTIC]

I too have one hanging on the wall that I've never used. I purchased it when I had a GS and now I have a ST. The instructions link is for a RS/GS

 

[turk]

Tank bag

I too have one hanging on the wall that I've never used. I purchased it when I had a GS and now I have a ST. The instructions link is for a RS/GS

I too had problems and finally bought suction cups on line and mounted 2 on the bottom of the bag....its been there for about 6 months now with no problems........

Turk

 

[Flamewinger]

The only thing I can think of is to permanently attach some D rings to the sides of the switch set and then attach the straps to those D rings. It will keep the strap away from the switches.

Something like this

 

[Questions]

Those are the same instructions I have, but they're not for an ST S.

Do you have any photos you can provide?
Do you have the most recent installation instructions? (Link provided)

 

[ARCTIC]

Those are the same instructions I have, but they're not for an ST S.

you can fish a plastic cable tie around the dash plate.

 

[Questions]

Turk, can you tell me where you found the suction cups, or how they attached to the bottom of the bag?

Thanks,

Ron

I too had problems and finally bought suction cups on line and mounted 2 on the bottom of the bag....its been there for about 6 months now with no problems........

Turk

 

[Questions]

Thanks Arctic, I'll look at that.

you can fish a plastic cable tie around the dash plate. View attachment 89847View attachment 89848

 

[nelsonriggusa]

Can you guys post some photos showing the issue?

 

[3rdwheel]

Tank Bag

I too had a problem fitting the bag to the bike. I had she who commands extend the back hooks?/brackets? by about two inches so the seat would clear the bag. I'm able to wrap the front strap around the steering head enough to catch the Velcro. It is secure enough to be used and doesn't interfere with steering.

 

[Supernam]

I bought that bag also but it is actually not made for the ST Limited so I returned it, I would have some interference with lifting the seat when I had it installed.

 

[ARCTIC]

Can you guys post some photos showing the issue?

The bag is designed for a RS. On the ST, everything around the handlebars is covered or turns with the handlebars so you cannot wrap the strap around them.

 

[3rdwheel]

Tank bag

The bag is designed for a RS. On the ST, everything around the handlebars is covered or turns with the handlebars so you cannot wrap the strap around them.

Worked fine me on my ST-S. Just saying. See my fix above.

 

[turk]

Sustion cups

Turk, can you tell me where you found the suction cups, or how they attached to the bottom of the bag?

Thanks,

Ron

Ron I just googled suction cups and found ones with a 1\4 x 20 threaded mounting screw. put two small holes in bottom of bag and added two washers one on each side of the bag. its easy to put on and each suction cup has a small tab for removing them.....they stick real well to each side of the glove box. I hope this makes sense...

Turk

 

[Questions]

Thanks Turk, I'll order some of those suction cups and try it again.
thanks to everyone for your help, ideas and suggestions.
Ron

Ron I just googled suction cups and found ones with a 1\4 x 20 threaded mounting screw. put two small holes in bottom of bag and added two washers one on each side of the bag. its easy to put on and each suction cup has a small tab for removing them.....they stick real well to each side of the glove box. I hope this makes sense...

Turk