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Guaire

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on: September 24, 2018, 02:52:38 am
These bags are not so Continental. They're more cowboy, but I wanted to get some storage on the GT. I don't think the military style bags work on the GT. If the rain lets up, I'll run this rig down to the hardware store tomorrow for some Simple Green.

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Reply #1 on: September 24, 2018, 04:40:45 am
What's stopping the bags rubbing against the springs? Usually there's a frame of some sort holding saddlebags out and away from the bike a little bit.
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Reply #2 on: September 24, 2018, 02:03:23 pm
I'll let them wear in. Then, if it's needed I'll add a backing layer on the inside of the bags.
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Reply #3 on: December 02, 2020, 07:32:37 pm
I like them 😁👍 great job...I'm thinking of do this with a couple of old backpacks
Ride when I can , modify when I can ????


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Reply #4 on: February 16, 2021, 05:53:37 pm
I like them. Can you give us a link where you got them - just what I've been looking for, although I'd prefer black.


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Reply #5 on: February 20, 2021, 05:43:03 pm
The bags are ok.
But on a Continental GT: A no go !!! Next thing will be a Sissy Bar or Forward Controls( Footrests) !?
How about a Tank Bag or a Backpack?
Sorry, but some things shouldn't be done to a Motorcycle like a Conti GT.
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Reply #6 on: February 21, 2021, 10:04:06 pm
I like them. Can you give us a link where you got them - just what I've been looking for, although I'd prefer black.

They're in black too.
https://www.horse.com/item/australian-outrider-collection-saddle-pocket/AKO73/
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Reply #7 on: February 21, 2021, 10:09:29 pm
The bags are ok.
But on a Continental GT: A no go !!! Next thing will be a Sissy Bar or Forward Controls( Footrests) !?
How about a Tank Bag or a Backpack?
Sorry, but some things shouldn't be done to a Motorcycle like a Conti GT.

"They're more cowboy, but I wanted to get some storage on the GT."

Next is some warmer weather, getting back to measuring our custom performance cam lifts.
When that's done, I'll finish my own designed and built bags built for the GT. These Oz bags will do in the meantime.
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