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11-16-2012, 03:49 PM
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Adventurer
Joined: Oct 2012
Location: Upper left corner of the USA
Oddometer: 45
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Side bags
I've noticed once and awhile when climbing aboard my 1995 r1100rsl I sometimes scuff the topside of the side bag with my boot but when I try to clean it the scuff never cleans up. Has anyone ever experienced this on their bike? Best way to clean it?
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11-16-2012, 04:21 PM
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Adventurer
Joined: Oct 2011
Location: Left coast a bit north of the big orange bridge
Oddometer: 45
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Fugetaboutit.
Its a bike and it's likely to incur a scratch or two. Ride it.
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11-16-2012, 07:15 PM
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I can do this!
Joined: Sep 2007
Location: Beautiful Easton Connecticut
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Every now and then I clean my cases with some Simple green and then rub on a little Armor All. Doesn't get rid of the nasty scrapes but they look pretty good afterwards.
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11-16-2012, 08:18 PM
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Beastly Adventurer
Joined: Dec 2006
Location: Next to Rio Bravo
Oddometer: 2,962
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A litttle clear protection
Use clear contact sheet.
Peel it off when looking rough & apply more. |
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11-17-2012, 06:43 AM
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Studly Adventurer
Joined: Sep 2009
Location: Vancouver Island
Oddometer: 947
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Ride bare foot. No more scuffs on the bags.
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11-17-2012, 09:49 AM
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Ran when parked!
Joined: Aug 2009
Location: Danville, Il
Oddometer: 373
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Lift your foot higher. eheh
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11-17-2012, 10:11 AM
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Adventurer
Joined: Oct 2012
Location: Upper left corner of the USA
Oddometer: 45
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Oh man, now I've opened myself up for some s**t! I'll consider some of those suggestions....but bare feet?
weeman screwed with this post 11-17-2012 at 10:22 AM |
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11-17-2012, 03:57 PM
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I have no soul
Joined: Jun 2008
Location: Sunny Northern Cuba (aka: South Florida)
Oddometer: 5,598
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 If you are worried about scratches on your bags then you probably don't ride much so just put them on once you have it unloaded from the trailer in the Starbucks parking lot. Hope this helps. 
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11-19-2012, 10:22 AM
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Homely Adventurer
Joined: Feb 2008
Location: Further...
Oddometer: 448
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When I switched to the narrow "police" bag lids my bag scuffing days were over.
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11-19-2012, 11:40 AM
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Slack Jaw Gaper
Joined: Jul 2005
Location: The other Center of the Universe: Bend, Oregon
Oddometer: 757
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All the parking lot comments add up to one thing...
Approach bike on right side(opposite of kickstand) and lift heel to step over seat. The key is to step straight over the seat and not "swing" the leg. Fully loaded ADV bike guys use this technique since there is no way to swing a leg over the top box or tent/sleeping roll. Keeps any scuffs on the leather under your butt, instead of on the finish. Can't find pics or vid to show...
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11-19-2012, 12:03 PM
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aka "B-dog"
Joined: Feb 2008
Location: Twin Cities of Minne-snow-tah
Oddometer: 152
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It's really not a big deal, IMHO.
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