moosekill
Newbie
I just purchased a 2015 apex xtx. It came with a rear saddle bag that has been, well melted is probably the correct word. The back to straps that connect to the very back of the sled both are melted off. I was hoping to still use it and was thinking of drilling a hole and putting an eyebolt in the middle of the back metal plate that I could attach a couple new straps to. But before I started drilling I wanted to make sure I wasn't going to hit anything or damage anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
trailanimal
Extreme
Are the saddle bags from Yamaha for the Apex?
moosekill
Newbie
They are from yamaha, but I have no idea if they are for the apex or not. Where the rear most buckles were attached to the snowmobile causes the straps to go in front of the exhaust. I was just hoping to move the rear connection point so I could use them.
lol, i did the same thing the first time i used my Yamaha rear trunk bags just 20 minutes on the trail. I now have a u bolt inbetween the exhaust just underneath the taillight that i now run the rear strap from one side the to the other and then use the stock front ones on the tunnel. never had a problem after i did this for the last 5 years. see between the exhaust
i'm assuming you have the black and gray rear seat bag
i'm assuming you have the black and gray rear seat bag
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Winderallday!
VIP Member
Could be done, just make sure you clear the rear heat exchanger below/inside the tunnel extension. A picture of where you plan to mount the eyebolt would be helpful.
moosekill
Newbie
Yes the gray and black one.
moosekill
Newbie
moosekill
Newbie
My thoughts were under the light just in front of the center rivet.
moosekill
Newbie
Yes this is what I was thinking of doing.lol, i did the same thing the first time i used my Yamaha rear trunk bags just 20 minutes on the trail. I now have a u bolt inbetween the exhaust just underneath the taillight that i now run the rear strap from one side the to the other and then use the stock front ones on the tunnel. never had a problem after i did this for the last 5 years. see between the exhaust
i'm assuming you have the black and gray rear seat bag
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