my sagging pack fix

[okie_dog]

had a problem with my pack sagging through the gap in my luggage rack and rubbing the paint on the rear fender. so, went to lowes and $56 and 1 hour later had a nice little solution in place that looked good to.

 

[Th3InfamousI]

Interesting...I always put my tool kit at the bottom of the pack to keep the bag supported.

Good Idea though! How did you secure it to the rack?

 

[okie_dog]

it has 4 rubber lined 5/8" clamps around the luggage rack with 1/4" stainless bolts with locknuts bolting them to the plate.

 

[Mickeetwo]

Did something similiar several years ago with plexiglass and velcro. Cost me about $8.00 and works really well. Easy on and off....Only takes a minute

 

[K9Anniv]

Some great ideas...thanks guys!

 

[stinger1]

Never been a lover of checker plate.....

 

[toodie]

Good ideas! I see Alan's setup would allow better support for wider luggage. Going with Eric's comment would placing something like Alan's plexiglass in the bottom of the luggage be a good idea? Certainly wouldn't get the coverage the way Alan's setup is but assume it would help with sagging...with the pack that is not the sack

 

[Mickeetwo]

Correction on what I used....it was NOT plexiglass......it was Lexan. Bought it at Lowes

 

[Mickeetwo]

Here's a link to when I did it

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/how/7906-t-bag-install.html

 

[okie_dog]

I considered doing that also, placing something in the pack. But was afraid after time it might try to rip the pack open or wear through from the weight.

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[toodie]

might give the lexan a try......$8 can't go wrong!

Alan can't tell in the pic but is the front of your bag (side furthest from sissy) fastened down at all? thanks