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Canada17 · 01-29-2008, 09:42 AM

Hi everyone,

I just bought a pair of joe rocket velocity saddlebags for my bike. Does anyone have pictures of how they have their bags mounted close up? Ie are the straps running under the seat or over? Where they mounted their tie downs, etc. Thanks!

**Nelly** · 01-29-2008, 11:09 AM

Post some pics please. I have all the straps under the seat 3 in total as my son said it made the seat uncomfortable.
Sorry my mistake, 2 straps under the seat.

bmccrary · 01-29-2008, 12:11 PM

I am getting ready to start building my own luggage rack/saddle bag supports for my Nelson Rigg bags.

I will be sure to post some pictures of the process.

-bryan

**Nelly** · 01-29-2008, 12:35 PM

I look forward to that, can you post a link for the luggage that you have?

Scorphonic · 01-29-2008, 05:31 PM

If its any help to you, i have the oxford humpback panniers on the bike. I use the main central strap under the seat and the other two main straps over the seat. The bags are also harnessed to the rear part of the pillion grab rail and to the metal backing on the pillion foot pegs. I also have an elastic cable (cant remember their name...the ones with metal hooks on either end!!) connected to the bags and then to the pillion foot pegs. This keeps the bags pretty stable.

Really it doesn't matter but I dont carry a pillion so I find one strap under the seat and two over the seat is the best option for me. Otherwise the seat doesn't sit flush with the body of the bike (using these thick oxford straps of course!!)

Hope that helps a bit!

You really just want to find the best way of doing it so that the bags dont flop all over the place...go out to your bike and stare at it for 30 minutes and fit the bags in different ways....eventually you'll find the best option!! (thats how i learned to put mine on!!!)...now it takes 5 minutes to put them on!

trailblazer87 · 01-29-2008, 05:37 PM

THis is similar to what I am running, nut I have run the straps under the seat.

Tour Master Cortech Saddlebag - KneeDraggers.com

**blueMONday** · 01-29-2008, 07:54 PM

Check out TwistedThrottle.com, I am considering in getting the SW-MOTECH Travel soft bags Part# BCK.00.342.100 These bags expand from 40-48 liters. Waterproof lined and durable 1000 denier PVC nylon made. The liner is removable.

**wolfc70** · 01-30-2008, 10:37 AM

I was also thinking about luggage. I was looking at MotoPak. Does the under seat exhaust heat get in the way of saddlebags, or is it pretty much a non issue? From looking at pictures, the mufflers are exposed where the panniers would go. What is the best way to mount them with out making the passenger seat useless?

Some pictures would be great, so I know what to look for in luggage.

It is funny how Yamaha says the underseat mufflers make use of saddlebags (or panniers, what ever your choice of terms) easy, yet no factory option or mounts available, weird.

Canada17 · 01-30-2008, 10:51 AM

So I played around with it last night. I have two sets of over straps on my bags, the front seat I put under the seat, the back straps go over the tail section just behind the seat. I used the passenger peg supports as the tie down points. I also ran the engine for 10 minutes to see what heats up. It appears that the outer cannister of the exhaust does not actually heat up that much, at least not to the point of melting or igniting the bags, it appears to be an outer cowling that is more aesthetic than anything else. I will try to get pics tonight.

**Nelly** · 01-30-2008, 11:56 AM

I think mine are the same as yours Scorph

01-29-2008, 09:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Canada17 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 42 Rep Power: 6 Member #402	Saddlebag Mounting? Hi everyone, I just bought a pair of joe rocket velocity saddlebags for my bike. Does anyone have pictures of how they have their bags mounted close up? Ie are the straps running under the seat or over? Where they mounted their tie downs, etc. Thanks!

01-29-2008, 11:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,355 Rep Power: 53 Member #274	Post some pics please. I have all the straps under the seat 3 in total as my son said it made the seat uncomfortable. Sorry my mistake, 2 straps under the seat. __________________ "Some say......... His cardiac output is equal to the FZ6's 4 cylinders at 13,000rpm. All we know is he's called the STIG".:UK: Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume... Last edited by Nelly; 01-30-2008 at 11:57 AM..

01-29-2008, 12:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,355 Rep Power: 53 Member #274	I look forward to that, can you post a link for the luggage that you have? __________________ "Some say......... His cardiac output is equal to the FZ6's 4 cylinders at 13,000rpm. All we know is he's called the STIG".:UK: Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

01-29-2008, 05:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scorphonic No Man is an Ireland. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Republic Of Ireland Bike: 2007 RED FZ6 S2 Posts: 552 Rep Power: 12 Member #352	If its any help to you, i have the oxford humpback panniers on the bike. I use the main central strap under the seat and the other two main straps over the seat. The bags are also harnessed to the rear part of the pillion grab rail and to the metal backing on the pillion foot pegs. I also have an elastic cable (cant remember their name...the ones with metal hooks on either end!!) connected to the bags and then to the pillion foot pegs. This keeps the bags pretty stable. Really it doesn't matter but I dont carry a pillion so I find one strap under the seat and two over the seat is the best option for me. Otherwise the seat doesn't sit flush with the body of the bike (using these thick oxford straps of course!!) Hope that helps a bit! You really just want to find the best way of doing it so that the bags dont flop all over the place...go out to your bike and stare at it for 30 minutes and fit the bags in different ways....eventually you'll find the best option!! (thats how i learned to put mine on!!!)...now it takes 5 minutes to put them on! __________________ British officer: You're seven minutes late, Mr. Collins. Michael Collins: You've kept us waiting 700 years. You can have your seven minutes. Mods to date: K&N filter, Oxford Heated Grips, Puig Touring Windscreen, Dual Headlights, Meta Alarm....em...soon to have Two Brothers (once money isn't an issue!!)...o and i suppose a PCIII will be required.

01-29-2008, 05:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
trailblazer87 Curve Hound Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Madera, CA Bike: 2006 FZ-6 RED! Posts: 414 Rep Power: 21 Member #403	THis is similar to what I am running, nut I have run the straps under the seat. Tour Master Cortech Saddlebag - KneeDraggers.com __________________ If you catch me smoking, put me out

01-29-2008, 12:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
bmccrary Future Engineer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 1,020 Rep Power: 17 Member #900	I am getting ready to start building my own luggage rack/saddle bag supports for my Nelson Rigg bags. I will be sure to post some pictures of the process. -bryan

01-29-2008, 07:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
blueMONday Super Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern East Coast Bike: 2007 FZ6 Blue Posts: 661 Rep Power: 24 Member #741	Check out TwistedThrottle.com, I am considering in getting the SW-MOTECH Travel soft bags Part# BCK.00.342.100 These bags expand from 40-48 liters. Waterproof lined and durable 1000 denier PVC nylon made. The liner is removable. __________________ Carpe Diem. Mods: b_d43's dual headlight, Givi E37,Givi E21 + racks, Givi E37 brakelight, Yamaha lower cowl, CalSci 8+ windshield, FIAMM FreewayBlaster, Acerbis MX handguards, Phillips Xtreme bulbs, Uncaged Frame sliders, Motorcyle cigarette power socket, RAM Mount-Aquabox, Throttlemeister, Two Brothers Titanium, Power Commander III, K&N air filter, Fork mounted Auxialliary Lights

01-30-2008, 10:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
wolfc70 R is for Rust Coloration Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oshkosh, WI Bike: '07 Candy Red FZ6, '81 Honda c70 Passport Posts: 425 Rep Power: 9 Member #767	I was also thinking about luggage. I was looking at MotoPak. Does the under seat exhaust heat get in the way of saddlebags, or is it pretty much a non issue? From looking at pictures, the mufflers are exposed where the panniers would go. What is the best way to mount them with out making the passenger seat useless? Some pictures would be great, so I know what to look for in luggage. It is funny how Yamaha says the underseat mufflers make use of saddlebags (or panniers, what ever your choice of terms) easy, yet no factory option or mounts available, weird. __________________ "I tip my hat to the man who drives an Alfa Romeo" - Henry Ford

01-30-2008, 10:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
Canada17 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 42 Rep Power: 6 Member #402	Mounting options! So I played around with it last night. I have two sets of over straps on my bags, the front seat I put under the seat, the back straps go over the tail section just behind the seat. I used the passenger peg supports as the tie down points. I also ran the engine for 10 minutes to see what heats up. It appears that the outer cannister of the exhaust does not actually heat up that much, at least not to the point of melting or igniting the bags, it appears to be an outer cowling that is more aesthetic than anything else. I will try to get pics tonight.

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