Problems with Coldwave's Tank Bag luggage

[kia303]

Anyone buy the Coldwave Modular Trunk bag for their Attak or other sled?

I grabbed one before my backpack trip in Quebec, about 80 miles into the trip the bag came apart and melted to my exhaust. The clips had come undone at least three times that morning, Coldwave needs to change their mounting system.

I purchased the bag and the mounting system for my sled, I lost a Spyder fleece jacket, mittens, leather gloves and two brand new thermoses filed with Sambuca and Ketel One. It was so hot it melted a couple of cans of Red Bull and really heated up my spare dry gas. The bag was totally destroyed and I am concerned that they will not warranty it because I do not have the proof, I had to throw it in the garbage at a gas station in La Tuque. The worst part is that I lost everything that was in the bag, completely melted, I wonder if I had flames following my sled.

I learned that another guy staying at the same hotel as me had the exact same problem this past weekend. His lasted a whopping 23 miles into his trip.

 

[actionjack]

That was me! That's right 23 f'ing miles. There was a lot of pre-season discussion about saddlebags and the Coldwave setup looked nice with lots of features. As it turns out I threw it away at a dealer in Qc from which I bought rigid Yamaha saddlebags the lasted the whole remaining 900+ miles of my trip. The modular system while seeming like a good idea failed completely. The metal clip hooks actually broke off, but not before working the rivets loose. The bottom hold down straps ripped off and one bag ripped open. Haven't spoken to Coldwave or the dealer yet, but I do expect some kind of compensation.

 

[apexsledhed]

i heard that about the aftermarket bags so i just went and bought the yamaha rear seat bag/saddle bags for my apex. they look like they fit really well and are made for the sled they don`t touch the exaust at all. and i was very surprised in the price .i got them for $ 90. i haven`t been on a ride with them yet.