Saggy Bags :(

[AngryAnt]

I got my Nelson Rigg Silver Streak Saddle bags in this week, and have took them off and put them back on a half dozen times already.

No matter how hard I try, one side or the other is sagging, with the bottom corner about 4 inches from the wheel. I know some people on the forum are using these same bags, does anybody have some advice through trial and error on the best way to secure them, or should I not worry about it?

The Velcro straps are as tight as I can get them, resting across the passenger seat, with each bag being tied to the reflectors in the back and to a bar on the frame running under the seat. Is there a better configuration or any suggestions from any frequent soft bag users?

 

[MNGreg]

I have different bags than you but mine hung really low also, only about 3" from the tires. I managed to find a way to get the velcro a little more by just having a tiny bit of overlap (that tail bag cover it and helps keep it in place).

Then I also turned the bags around. Initially the saddle bags were narrower in from and the "larger" section was in the back. I thought that looked nice. However, when I turned them around and had the larger section in front and the smaller "pointed" part towards the back of the bike, that removed ALL of my problems. Now I have plenty of wheel clearance and from what I can see, they dont even go into the general tire well area anymore.

Good luck with the issue! It is definately nice having bags. I remove mine every day which is beyond annoying but my bike cover wont fit with them on.

I LOVE not having my wallet, car/house/etc keys, phone all stuffed into misc. pockets. Now I just toss them all in the bags. Have a water bottle in a bag and my helmet bag also! SO VERY CONVENIENT!

Again, best of luck!

 

[ajskillz13]

I got my Nelson Rigg Silver Streak Saddle bags in this week, and have took them off and put them back on a half dozen times already.

No matter how hard I try, one side or the other is sagging, with the bottom corner about 4 inches from the wheel. I know some people on the forum are using these same bags, does anybody have some advice through trial and error on the best way to secure them, or should I not worry about it?

The Velcro straps are as tight as I can get them, resting across the passenger seat, with each bag being tied to the reflectors in the back and to a bar on the frame running under the seat. Is there a better configuration or any suggestions from any frequent soft bag users?

Get hard bags...

This is the same issue that's causing me to consider the expensive Givi setup.

 

[AngryAnt]

I fully plan on getting a givi setup, but I'll have to wait a few months. I picked these up for $80 and was hoping they would get me by.

Right now I have lots of overlap on the Velcro, so much so I am folding u p the extra and tucking it under a strap, but the bags still sag pretty bad. I'm going to wash my bike and try again tomorrow and post some pics.

 

[the_cr]

Looking at the title I thought this was going to be a post on aging!

I guess that's what I get for being awake and on the forums at this time of night.

I apologise though, as I don't have anything useful to add. I don't have any of the bags as I'm always 2-up so I can just put the backpack on my girl

 

[stuna]

I GOT THESE
Kappa Tubolar support side holder for soft bags for Yamaha XJ6/ XJ6 Diversion 09- | MotoGM

 

[MNGreg]

I GOT THESE
Kappa Tubolar support side holder for soft bags for Yamaha XJ6/ XJ6 Diversion 09- | MotoGM

These dont look bad. Do they work with a top case rack also? Looks like ship from somewhere that uses Euros' if I am reading that right? What was your total cost on that?

If turning the bags around and no more velcro adjustment options exist, you could also look at getting either the givi or twisted throttle racks that work for givi. You should be able to use those as bag supports for now and then you will already have the parts for when you finish the upgrade to the hard cases. Although granted that is more $$ upfront.

 

[AngryAnt]

I GOT THESE
Kappa Tubolar support side holder for soft bags for Yamaha XJ6/ XJ6 Diversion 09- | MotoGM

I really like those, but haven't found anybody yet in the states that sells them. I'm nit sure if it would be worth it to get it from that site, it might end up costing enough to justify a givi mount.

 

[AngryAnt]

I took the heat guard off the bags, that seemed to help a little. They're still sagging a bit, but at least now they're not very close to the back tire.