Does anyone on here have.........

jamiep24 · 08-11-2009, 05:40 PM

Fork Bags? I'm sure some do and if you do post a pic. Besides being functional (toting something, stylish and maybe stop a little more wind under the headlight), I believe the next best thing to adding chrome is adding leather. Some call 'em tool bags, but I'm sure you can pack more than that in 'em. Thanks. Jamie

damark115 · 08-11-2009, 06:06 PM

I don't yet but want to add a tool bag up front. I carry everything to basically rebuild the motor with me. Plus I like the looks

macmac · 08-11-2009, 06:08 PM

I did but it ended up being a bit too big. Braking caused it to touch the fender. That can skuff paint, so i took it back off. I don't know how large a roll you can have there and not have it it hit.

AlabamaNomadRider · 08-11-2009, 08:13 PM

I don't have one but I can see that they would be handy to have. I think Wal-Mart carries some. Might not be the best around but probably cheaper than other places.

socwkbiker · 08-11-2009, 08:15 PM

No, but I did sleep at a Holiday Inn Express.

dogdoc · 08-11-2009, 08:17 PM

jamie, its funny I just bought one to stop that airflow under the headlight. i went to wally world and back in there atv section they have a tool bag for $25. Its black, yeah, its leather, yeah and it installs in 5 minutes. I hung it off the light bar and it does stop the airflow that causes head buffting. Im nearly stopped all the head buffeting with airlite chaps, larger lowers and forkbag.

dabull · 08-11-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

jamie, its funny I just bought one to stop that airflow under the headlight. i went to wally world and back in there atv section they have a tool bag for $25. Its black, yeah, its leather, yeah and it installs in 5 minutes. I hung it off the light bar and it does stop the airflow that causes head buffting. Im nearly stopped all the head buffeting with airlite chaps, larger lowers and forkbag.

Doc...i've seen that bag at Wally World...
1. How'd u connect it up?
2. Does it lay on your fender??

Thanks!

cactusjack · 08-11-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

jamie, its funny I just bought one to stop that airflow under the headlight. i went to wally world and back in there atv section they have a tool bag for $25. Its black, yeah, its leather, yeah and it installs in 5 minutes. I hung it off the light bar and it does stop the airflow that causes head buffting. Im nearly stopped all the head buffeting with airlite chaps, larger lowers and forkbag.

How about a photo of it on the bike, Doc?

nomad561 · 08-11-2009, 08:29 PM

I have one on my bike. It does stop the airflow but I use it for storing tools.
Here is the only pic I have of it.

cyclecat · 08-12-2009, 07:05 AM

There is not enough travel between the fork bag and the fender to stop the bag from hitting the fender and it will mark your fender. We went to an auto detailing store and bought that clear plastic that is used on the front of cars to stop rock chips and put a piece on the top of the fender right where the bag hits. The piece of plastic is hard to see, unless you know it's there, and it saves the fender. And yes, a fork bag cuts the wind coming around the headlight bucket to stop a lot of the buffeting.

cheriann · 08-12-2009, 07:35 AM

Hubby doesn't have one, but I took a picture of a Nomad with one from a group ride. I don't think he understood the idea of blocking the air under the headlight, though!!!

;)

phenrichs · 08-12-2009, 07:38 AM

Gotta say I don't like the look of it above the light.

**schoeney** · 08-12-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

jamie, its funny I just bought one to stop that airflow under the headlight. i went to wally world and back in there atv section they have a tool bag for $25. Its black, yeah, its leather, yeah and it installs in 5 minutes. I hung it off the light bar and it does stop the airflow that causes head buffting. Im nearly stopped all the head buffeting with airlite chaps, larger lowers and forkbag.

Hmmmmm.....never thought about that set up. Thanks Doc....send me the bill.

ryancooksey · 08-12-2009, 09:49 AM

You know if you want to stop the air from the headlight all you have to do is since the bottom of the windshield is a two piece loosen i think 6 bolts around the smaller piece and slide it down to the headlight works great! Atleast on the 1600's dunno about 1500's but if its a 2 piece windshield it should. :)

macmac · 08-12-2009, 09:51 AM

If you add one and in braking it hits the fender, you can say good by to the paint if you don't figure out something else.

I did it and didn't notice right away, but did and buffed that marring out in time, not that it matters a bit anymore after wrecking the fender I have still have now..

In braking these bikes dive pretty good, so I can't say how big the roll can be and still not hit the fender..

The leather lyke bags are harder on paint that real leather is, but real leather does not like any oils tools might get on them.
Look hard at the leather to make sure it is. I have seen leather lyke which at first glance seem real.

Both have a place, but you still should want to know.

08-11-2009, 05:40 PM	#1
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08-11-2009, 06:06 PM	#2
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08-11-2009, 06:08 PM	#3
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Does anyone on here have......... I did but it ended up being a bit too big. Braking caused it to touch the fender. That can skuff paint, so i took it back off. I don't know how large a roll you can have there and not have it it hit. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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08-11-2009, 08:13 PM	#4
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Does anyone on here have......... I don't have one but I can see that they would be handy to have. I think Wal-Mart carries some. Might not be the best around but probably cheaper than other places. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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08-11-2009, 08:15 PM	#5
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Does anyone on here have......... No, but I did sleep at a Holiday Inn Express. __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-11-2009, 08:17 PM	#6
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Does anyone on here have......... jamie, its funny I just bought one to stop that airflow under the headlight. i went to wally world and back in there atv section they have a tool bag for $25. Its black, yeah, its leather, yeah and it installs in 5 minutes. I hung it off the light bar and it does stop the airflow that causes head buffting. Im nearly stopped all the head buffeting with airlite chaps, larger lowers and forkbag.
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08-11-2009, 08:29 PM	#9
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Does anyone on here have......... I have one on my bike. It does stop the airflow but I use it for storing tools. Here is the only pic I have of it.
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08-12-2009, 07:05 AM	#10
cyclecat Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Magrath, Alberta Posts: 648	Does anyone on here have......... There is not enough travel between the fork bag and the fender to stop the bag from hitting the fender and it will mark your fender. We went to an auto detailing store and bought that clear plastic that is used on the front of cars to stop rock chips and put a piece on the top of the fender right where the bag hits. The piece of plastic is hard to see, unless you know it's there, and it saves the fender. And yes, a fork bag cuts the wind coming around the headlight bucket to stop a lot of the buffeting.
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08-12-2009, 07:35 AM	#11
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Does anyone on here have......... Hubby doesn't have one, but I took a picture of a Nomad with one from a group ride. I don't think he understood the idea of blocking the air under the headlight, though!!! ;) __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069
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08-12-2009, 07:38 AM	#12
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Does anyone on here have......... Gotta say I don't like the look of it above the light.
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08-12-2009, 09:49 AM	#14
ryancooksey Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Quinter, KS Posts: 58	Does anyone on here have......... You know if you want to stop the air from the headlight all you have to do is since the bottom of the windshield is a two piece loosen i think 6 bolts around the smaller piece and slide it down to the headlight works great! Atleast on the 1600's dunno about 1500's but if its a 2 piece windshield it should. :)
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08-12-2009, 09:51 AM	#15
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Does anyone on here have......... If you add one and in braking it hits the fender, you can say good by to the paint if you don't figure out something else. I did it and didn't notice right away, but did and buffed that marring out in time, not that it matters a bit anymore after wrecking the fender I have still have now.. In braking these bikes dive pretty good, so I can't say how big the roll can be and still not hit the fender.. The leather lyke bags are harder on paint that real leather is, but real leather does not like any oils tools might get on them. Look hard at the leather to make sure it is. I have seen leather lyke which at first glance seem real. Both have a place, but you still should want to know. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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