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Mar 4, 2011 | 11:08 AM

#11

arrowslinger1980

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From: eastern nebraska

mounted mine on the frame in front of the motor. no problems

Mar 4, 2011 | 11:12 AM

#12

coachstorms

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From: Tempe, Arizona

I hated how mine looked mounted anywhere but hidden down on the chin where it lives now.

Mar 4, 2011 | 12:15 PM

#13

daBreeze

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From: Virgina Beach

Quote:

Originally Posted by coachstorms

I hated how mine looked mounted anywhere but hidden down on the chin where it lives now.

Mar 4, 2011 | 12:30 PM

#14

SouthpawHD

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From: WI

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman24

Yep, and watch for clearance if you put one below your headlight - scratched my Sporty fender hitting a pothole...

I've also scratched the crap out of my front fender because of that. I put tape around the buckle to help minimize that.

Mar 4, 2011 | 01:16 PM

#15

O.F.

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From: NH

Quote:

Originally Posted by pontiac69

I can see this happening. Especially mounted to black risers. Maybe just use some clear tape on the risers this way it wont rub the paint. I am assuming eventualy it will wear the tape though.

Your solo bag will scuff the fender strut cover, swingarm, and the shock unless you protect them with something. Mine did in a very short time. I'll paint my stuff one of these days but write it off to normal wear and tear for now.

Mar 4, 2011 | 01:46 PM

#16

DYJ

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From: Oregon

Quote:

Originally Posted by coachstorms

I hated how mine looked mounted anywhere but hidden down on the chin where it lives now.

Same here, but when I doo run it I wrap black electrical tape around the frame cause it was dulling the finish a bit. Works great, but it is harder to get into down there

Mar 4, 2011 | 01:52 PM

#17

RICHIEMACK

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From: WORCESTER MA.

You would;nt think that leather would do that but the same thing happened to my light and forks,this time on my train im putting it on the swingarm after i tape it

Mar 4, 2011 | 01:53 PM

#18

Great Gazoo

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From: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Originally Posted by JRK5892

p p p p p p powder coat!

Its tough stuff and won't wear...

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Mar 4, 2011 | 02:04 PM

#19

rc4fan

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I put mine on the back of my backrest and it doesn't come close to my paint. Or if I'm riding solo I just turn it around and let it sit on the seat like it is in my pic below. Problem solved....