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Oily Rag - Dedicated to Pat, Greywolf. 26/06/45 - 04/06/18 => Exhausts => Topic started by: short-fall on November 20, 2023, 20:57:14

Title: Burning my bag
Post by: short-fall on November 20, 2023, 20:57:14

Hi Chaps,
(2018 xt650) the stock end can has yet again burned a hole in my throw-over bags,
If the can was just 50mm lower it would solve the problem.
Anyone got any Tips / ideas / or methods to lower the can.
thanks in advance, Edd.

Title: Re: Burning my bag
Post by: Mojo-Jojo on November 20, 2023, 23:24:25

Would it not be easier to raise the throw over bags by 50mm or more?
Maybe post a picture of the problem, so that someone can suggest a solution.

Title: Re: Burning my bag
Post by: nigel s on November 21, 2023, 03:52:27

I have used the Buffallo sport  throwover bags from my old Fazer, they are angled to miss high level sports cans and the velcro straps can be pulled tight to miss.Not perfect but as I already had them I made do.
Or something like the oxfords maybe.
https://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/product/Oxford-p60r-panniers-black?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiApOyqBhDlARIsAGfnyMo8Mt_l01_5klVrhE8nLf4OwfCXOCIgLOaluSf09CZw85ELYYycttQaAh4aEALw_wcB

Title: Re: Burning my bag
Post by: The Doctor 46 on November 21, 2023, 12:06:24

Would this help?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185633298895?epid=1866907086&hash=item2b389b59cf:g:PqIAAOSwwnJiG31p&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwE1lkCdxbxXU6A72vGFoCpMXZMw4WaOfcLAZprVQVUfzxuuwu1h%2FuL6I9FgLqI9w7ridgUgm2IZnOA0gixL9GuilCLPHWGm4scjxXRu4EInRfSbPnlDHE4HQB%2BX8qYRbb7tCL3YmyEYJNzcQclk5y3S9AHj7obr43hIP1fEDCiNtKSLdapg5gJPX3aGkn025VTtaY%2BTfHJpsbjB6HBYYGzAkRJi6Fb8qDueMuC4S9podErHwf2Q6oDwd2xvDEelg0A%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_DMpZz-Yg

Title: Re: Burning my bag
Post by: The Doctor 46 on November 21, 2023, 12:11:09

when I first read your question I thought you needed these?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155781933400?var=456170654435&hash=item244553a958:g:XXIAAOSwqhpkkVjb&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA4OVIfXRoc3RosvW0FSn3xUW8ajD0FeG8G5MHv5dNurJp%2BxUNJ8XuAn%2FPncmkq2qXKkRKvK81tzkZa65tXxOj743DoeFeoBLZpP8nZsslwZo3fuscImo17Ed4zhC4B1PnNnE09mCzykQXtu2cI6QJK28tI94gnf1wtyDkzPhvJQNpPcuuAXVW4f5ldlDr8UvL8HQtUZyrTBPrK%2ByN2BnhGYEUtfq4J4TuCjUS%2FDU22tVz6hgITUNVtHOjTFZbSl%2BOWfDN7wlxiXWeMWhjbq32l4Dhc4vORbVnc6mxr0xwb1Oc%7Ctkp%3ABFBMyJvGnP5i

Title: Re: Burning my bag
Post by: short-fall on November 22, 2023, 17:46:39

I bitten the Bullitt, going with Oxford P60r and a roll bag.
(if these burn, I'm getting a sidecar).
Cheers Edd.

Title: Re: Burning my bag
Post by: nigel s on November 23, 2023, 05:10:42

I have the Oxford roll bag,it is good but day to day I use their tailpack.
https://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/product/Oxford-f1-t35-tail-pack-35-ltr-black?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6vaqBhCbARIsACF9M6kkDk2yqcsb6x9YgsylFkf9-yxc7ljulGlhkPtDuU0YmKeE4K9zXEYaAg__EALw_wcB
I have used  1/4 " stainless self tappers to  semi permanently fix the base of the pack to the bike by screwing the straps into the seat base underneath. If I need more capacity /carry a pillion I can unzip the bag and use it as a backpack leaving the padded base  for the pillion to sit on .Being soft luggage it is amazing what  odd shaped things can be crammed in.A full bag for life of shopping is easy,  yet then zip the expanders closed when not needed to keep it streamlined.
And the bungee mesh on the top is a great place to put your gloves while taking your lid off.Stops them blowing away and landing in a puddle :whistle: ,so I have been told :thumb: