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Just took delivery of two SW-Motech drybag 80's. The intention is to have a couple of bags either side mounted on the crash bars (also SW-Motech). I wanted to keep extra carried weight low and forward.
These are advertised for use on the tail, tank or crash bars and in the pictures on most websites I have seen have them mounted on the crash bars vertically with the opening at the top.
They did not sit well vertically on the crash bars and looked a little awkward so they are horizontal. That makes it a little harder to pack and the opening is facing forward and slightly down. In the pictures that doesn't look so bad but this is the left hand side, the logo/writing will be upside down on the right hand side. Not good for smaller items but fine for other stuff. They come with a shoulder strap but it would be too much hassle taking these on and off due to the strap routing through the actual bag strap guides.
Top tip, stuff them full of bubble wrap, old t-shrts or something to bulk them out for fitting the straps in a secure fashion. They sit 2"-3" in from straight handlebars so add no overall extra width. They are likely to take a hit in a fall of course, not sure that matters, they are rugged and reasonably priced. Wouldn't put my camera there though!
After fitting I was left over the shoulder strap and two extra ties downs. Those are for tail or tank bag mountings. Cant think I would ever put this on a tank not enough easy access and it wouldn't look right.
In summary, nice looking on crash bars, I like them a lot, good quality, can see them lasting. Might not look great on a tank. Will try again with a vertical mount for a more useful fitting.
These are advertised for use on the tail, tank or crash bars and in the pictures on most websites I have seen have them mounted on the crash bars vertically with the opening at the top.
They did not sit well vertically on the crash bars and looked a little awkward so they are horizontal. That makes it a little harder to pack and the opening is facing forward and slightly down. In the pictures that doesn't look so bad but this is the left hand side, the logo/writing will be upside down on the right hand side. Not good for smaller items but fine for other stuff. They come with a shoulder strap but it would be too much hassle taking these on and off due to the strap routing through the actual bag strap guides.
Top tip, stuff them full of bubble wrap, old t-shrts or something to bulk them out for fitting the straps in a secure fashion. They sit 2"-3" in from straight handlebars so add no overall extra width. They are likely to take a hit in a fall of course, not sure that matters, they are rugged and reasonably priced. Wouldn't put my camera there though!
After fitting I was left over the shoulder strap and two extra ties downs. Those are for tail or tank bag mountings. Cant think I would ever put this on a tank not enough easy access and it wouldn't look right.
In summary, nice looking on crash bars, I like them a lot, good quality, can see them lasting. Might not look great on a tank. Will try again with a vertical mount for a more useful fitting.
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