I tried fittind YAM rear lugage bag ???

[apltx08]

The rear saddle bags are made for a SHORTY what about the LONG tracks the straps are to short to fit around the back bumper what are you other sledders doing, I can wrap the straps around the rear brake light from side to side but I'm worried about damaging it!

http://yamaha-motor.ca/accessories/acce ... model=2847

 

[radianguy]

I had that bag only in blue on my Vector LTX GT last year and it the straps fit around my rear bumper. I wouldn't recommend it though, my exhaust burned the straps completely off after only 10 miles.

I installed a rear luggage bag on my XTX yesterday and it has the same setup. I installed 2 eyebolts on the running board and ran the straps through them. I hated to drill the running boards but I wanted the bag more.

 

[vmaxcrazy]

I have an 06 Attak. I use the 10-12 inch straps for motorcycle tie downs. There the ones that go around the bikes handle bars so as not to scratch them. You should be able to find them at any bike dealership. They have a loop on both ends so you can extend your straps.

 

[Viper_Dave]

I have the same bags. Just used 1 of the loops off the riveted tie down strap. Centered it in the tunnel extension and pop riveted it down. Then ran 1 strap on each side down to that loop. The strap ran between the exhaust shroud and the seat. I don't have pix , but hope my explanation was clear enough.
Dave

 

[apltx08]

Thanks guys for your replies, you'd think YAM would supply the extra for longer frames...I tought maybe I got the wrong kit I guess I'll have to improvise!

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all TY members and their family & freinds!

 

[Port-Parts]

Here's some info I posted on another thread regarding the mounting of the luggage on the rear of the four stroke sleds that might help users when installing these bags.

The most important thing to keep in mind with the durability of either is correctly mounting it as lately I have seen alot of burnt straps due to the exhaust. The key here and the directions that come with the kits is not the best for explaining this but in my opinion you need to route the rear straps in a V-pattern on the Apex and Vector models with the dual exhausts and mount the rear straps to the side on the Phazer and Nytro models with the center exhaust. The Color Matched Combination Saddlebags come with all the necessary hardware for mounting on all models but the newer Premium Combination Trunk Bag is short some hardware for mounting on the extended length sleds as the straps are to short for some of the longer models (on these I recommend purchasing an extra set of 1" cam buckles and using them to mount the rear straps to the side or center of the tunnel depending upon the model). Over time I need to get some pictures of properly mounting the rear straps on here to help users get theirs mounted properly to prevent problems.