|
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Display Modes |
|
05-05-2015, 04:04 PM | #1 |
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Central Massachusetts
Posts: 765
|
installing a 3 pouch windshield bag on a regular windshield?
Is anyone here running with a 3 pouch windshield bag installed on a regular windshield? If so, I am curious which bag you bought and how you mounted it. Did you sandwich it between the windshield and the chrome strip or on the outside of the strip?
__________________
VBA #02996 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
Last edited by BigRed; 05-05-2015 at 05:12 PM.
|
|
05-05-2015, 04:48 PM | #2 |
Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 430
|
Mine is homemade, and it is mounted on the outside of the chrome strip - I can't imagine any bag mounting between the strip and windshield.
ps - You can make any bag "fit" if you have your own grommet kit! http://www.walmart.com/ip/General-To...Piece/21284017 Mine is just a fanny pack from Ebay with the straps cut off and grommets added.
Last edited by BigRat; 05-05-2015 at 06:25 PM.
|
|
05-05-2015, 05:22 PM | #3 |
Sr. Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Belgrade, MT
Posts: 2,824
|
Nice purse you got there..
__________________
Dave "(dshelly)" Shellenberger 2014 Harley Ultra Classic 2007 1600 Nomad (Black) Shellenberger Machine Belgrade, MT Various Bagger Member (Harley Chapter) VBA # 2395 |
|
05-06-2015, 08:52 AM | #4 | |
Sr. Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: The Newforest, England
Posts: 4,664
|
Quote:
Brilliant idea mate I've just ordered one,i am going to bolt a section of an old leather belt to the screen and fix Velcro to it and the bag,that way i can take it off easily and strap it to my arse when i park up http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181591717433?var=480557358551
__________________
when this you see, remember me, and bear me in your mind, let all the world say what they may, speak of me as you find. |
|
|
05-05-2015, 06:23 PM | #6 |
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: South Shore, MA
Posts: 4,629
|
Martin you'll have to make sure the backing reaches to the screw holes that you are going to use on the sides and in the middle. Then just line it up with the holes and mark the spots with a drill bit and then drill out the holes. The bags are flexible enough to wrap the inside of the windshield. If you want to hide the mounting you could sandwich it between the glass and the chrome pieces on the inside of the windshield. You will need longer bolts no matter which way you mount it.
To mount one like the one that's on my bike you would have to trim the bottom of the bag mounting so that it doesn't come down below the bags and the bolts would be hidden underneath. Similar to the way a single bag would work. If your wife has a measuring tape in her sewing kit the ask her to borrow it and I'll send you the side to side measurements of the bag.
__________________
VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium |
|
05-05-2015, 06:38 PM | #7 |
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: South Shore, MA
Posts: 4,629
|
The backing on my windshield bag is 21" side to side according to the sewing tape measure. A little less on the bottom of the pouches.
This is the bags that I have. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You can see in the first picture that the backing hangs down below the pouches. You would want to cut that level with the pouches otherwise you would see it hanging way down.
__________________
VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium |
|
05-05-2015, 07:15 PM | #8 |
Sr. Contributor
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600
Posts: 12,484
|
I had some foolish bag there on my 01 1500 and hated it being bolted in place. It was hell to get into it. The 1600 I have does in fact have a 6 dollar ladies black purse that i gutted and it just sits between the risers and the screen. When I want something I just pick it up and open it like a MAN
__________________
06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it |
|
05-05-2015, 08:25 PM | #9 |
Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Midlothian, TX
Posts: 94
|
I use a Hopnel windshield bag on my 1600 - slotted tab inserted over the bolts between windshield and inside frame - available at most online accessory stores here's a link to one.
http://www.powersportsplace.com/part...FZKGaQodThUAJg
__________________
Tom Harrington 07 Black Nomad (totaled 5/5/18) 02 Silver Goldwing / 03 Sliver Bushtec Quantum GL |
|
05-05-2015, 10:14 PM | #10 |
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Peoples Republic of New York State
Posts: 15,154
|
Those 2 sentences should not be put together in a public forum Mac
__________________
Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] |
|
05-06-2015, 12:49 AM | #11 |
Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 430
|
|
|
05-06-2015, 10:13 AM | #12 |
Sr. Contributor
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600
Posts: 12,484
|
I didn't know you knew i wore stove pipe boots with mule ears...
If it so happens you have no idea what I am talkin about see Lonesome Dove again and ck out the boots.
__________________
06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it |
|
05-06-2015, 11:28 AM | #13 |
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: South Shore, MA
Posts: 4,629
|
Just make sure you wear your skirt the next time we go in to a bar at bike week.
__________________
VBA # 02424 VROC # 35971 2010 Nomad 1700 Metallic Diablo Black/Metallic Titanium |
|
05-06-2015, 12:08 PM | #14 | |
Sr. Contributor
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600
Posts: 12,484
|
Quote:
I am pretty sure none of that group wanted to see me with a bug up my azz either The gun seemed to be enough, and I still carry that gun, or others like it every day.
__________________
06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
Last edited by macmac; 05-06-2015 at 12:41 PM.
|
|
|
05-06-2015, 01:58 AM | #15 | |
Sr. Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: West Coast, North Island, New Zealand
Posts: 1,375
|
Quote:
__________________
Nothing screams poor workmanship like wrinkles in the duct tape '02 1500 blonde Nomad (Sold) '97 800 burgundy Classic (Sold) |
|
|