Leather Saddle Bag Flew Off
carl_i
Posted 2012-06-14 11:42 AM (#116583)
Subject: Leather Saddle Bag Flew Off


New user

Posts: 2
I have a 2011 XR and today my right side leather bag blew off on the highway. Tore it up good! Anyone else have an issue like that? Are there any better clips to use to secure the bags than the quarter turn quick release?
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Slappy
Posted 2012-10-02 12:15 PM (#124554 - in reply to #116583)
Subject: Re: Leather Saddle Bag Flew Off


Puddle Jumper

Posts: 32
I just removed one quick release bolt assembly for each side on the 2012 Cross Country Tour. Replaced assembly with a 5/16" U-nut and 5/16" stainless steel allen cap bolt. Parts obtained at Lowes or Home Depot for $7.00. Bags won't fall off now :-)
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nailer
Posted 2012-10-02 2:24 PM (#124562 - in reply to #116583)
Subject: RE: Leather Saddle Bag Flew Off


Tourer

Posts: 366
Albuquerque, NM
Same thing happened to several riders here or on the VMC forum. Utilize the "SEARCH" function. Summary: If you removed the bag last...probably on you. If you had it serviced recently and the dealer removed the bag, ask the dealer to replace it. If the bags have never been removed, recall someone had their dealer file a claim with mother VIC for replacement. good luck!
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SkooterRob
Posted 2012-10-02 5:47 PM (#124571 - in reply to #116583)
Subject: Re: Leather Saddle Bag Flew Off


Cruiser

Posts: 102
Jal NM
This is why I have a vision bags can't fly off.
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johnnyvision
Posted 2012-10-02 6:21 PM (#124572 - in reply to #116583)
Subject: Re: Leather Saddle Bag Flew Off


Visionary

Posts: 4278
here is a kit you can buy http://buywitchdoctors.com/p/1429/victory-motorcycle-parts-other-st...
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Big Vic
Posted 2012-10-13 4:14 PM (#125192 - in reply to #116583)
Subject: Re: Leather Saddle Bag Flew Off


Iron Butt

Posts: 619
Southeast Iowa
Vision bags are too small to catch enough wind to fly off!
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opas ride
Posted 2012-10-13 5:40 PM (#125197 - in reply to #116583)
Subject: Re: Leather Saddle Bag Flew Off


Tourer

Posts: 500
Maybe so, but to me they look a whole lot nicer than those big ugly suitcases hanging off the rear of the XCT.....To each his own as they say!!!
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