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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle G.
in my case "meeting someone" while on the bike is wishful thinking. Women find Uncle G. absolutely resistible.
Yeah I hear you. The Mrs. also frowns upon it.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 03:21 PM
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Take a microfiber towel, imbedded heavily with turtle wax then strap your "whatever" on top of it as the bags "whatever" moves it will automatically shine your fender....when you get home it will be like a mirror shine ......strap it down well....things shift in transit.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 03:23 PM
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I use a sportbike tailbag. HD had a backpack/tailbag originally for the XR1200; it's about the same. I zip tie the 4 corners to shocks/turnsignals; of course the bag has d rings for that. I don't sweat a little paint scuffing; don't see the point of maintaining something specifically so it looks like it's never used
 
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 04:09 PM
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I was thinking about getting this bag for mine:


https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...renzy-tail-bag
 
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 05:16 PM
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Even a towel or cloth will leave some sort of mark given enough time

Like others said a rack or 3M adhesive barrier. Similar to what is under the passenger pillion on new rides.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle G.
in my case "meeting someone" while on the bike is wishful thinking. Women find Uncle G. absolutely resistible.
That's funny.

In the club, as rank as I looked then, I picked up a lot of girls. Now that I'm married, a passenger seat/sissy bar are part of the bike.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 07:45 PM
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Bought a rigid rack today, got it on already. Should work well. Just not worth the risk to put it on a bare fender.

Thanks for the help everyone!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
And why some have a solo seat is beyond me. I guess they never plan on meeting anyone.
I've met someone (for some time now) and she wouldn't be caught dead on a motorcycle! It's not all bad, actually it equates to some, "me" time.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
That's funny.

In the club, as rank as I looked then, I picked up a lot of girls. Now that I'm married, a passenger seat/sissy bar are part of the bike.
As was mine when I was married. Strange, the only time women ever seemed interested in me was when I was married. It confirms my belief that women want what another woman has.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 07:42 AM
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Great timing for this post.


I'll be going cross country, and will be putting a bag on the fender. I had the exact same question as the OP.


Looks like the right solution is to get some urethane paint protector sheets and put them on the fender.


Thanks!


R,
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