Bag on downtube breastbone?

[03pitdog]

Was thinking of putting a 7x7 bag on downtube breastbone just above voltage regulator anyone think i would have a problem with overheating or should there be enough air moving around bike and bag to not worry about it. Thanks

 

[Big Willy]

I have my tool roll there and no problems.

 

[KaptinAmerika]

Raywood has had one there for almost 100,000 miles with no issues

 

[03pitdog]

Thanks for replies guys. This wood be going above voltage regulator not below like most do and a 7x7 bag not tool roll bag. Just didnt know if motor would still get enough air

 

[aspen874]

You have to think about how you attach it so it won't wear on your down tube paint.

 

[03pitdog]

Thanks aspen will ponder on that.

 

[Viking]

Was thinking of putting a 7x7 bag on downtube breastbone just above voltage regulator anyone think i would have a problem with overheating or should there be enough air moving around bike and bag to not worry about it. Thanks

Good question really. I dare say I am slightly above average when it comes to aerodynamics and I for one would not put anything to block the cooling flow on a high performance engine like ours, during the summer months. The little tool roll will not cause any harm but a bigger bag will cause flow elimination to your cylinders. Your choice, just my $0,02 take on it.

 

[03pitdog]

Thanks viking i tend to agree. Not a big bag but would stop some straight on air flow.

 

[Tdubb]

You have to think about how you attach it so it won't wear on your down tube paint.

I have a black frame so this worked. I wrapped a couple layers of black electrical tape on the frame where my bag attaches.

I attached the tool bag with two black tie wraps on each down tube. The bag is solid as a rock on my bike.

 

[firedog19]

If the bag is below the cooling fins there should not be an issue

 

[03pitdog]

Thanks for all ideas

 

[LamboV12]

Bag on down tube - 8 years and 54K miles - no issues

 

[BBChopper]

I have my tool roll there and no problems.

Me too for over 7 years!