TE610 Dirt Bagz are on

onebaduce · 11-15-2006, 02:35 PM

Super easy install uses 2 rear subframe bolts on each side(replaces the rear most one with slightly longer one) and rack utilizes passenger footpeg mounts. Bolted on and togther in 15 minutes. Nice quality I don't have my passenger pegs on and found the supplied bolt for the right side front way to long so I reused the stock bolt with the spacer and washer they supplied. Kit also comes with a new heat shield over the Exhaust

If this warm weather holds here in Jersey might be in for camping/fishing with the bike this weekend now that I can pack my Fishing Gear easy!

Joe

Heres the pic from their site.

sethro · 11-15-2006, 03:26 PM

very nice, just put mine on too

Sethro

Ted West · 11-15-2006, 04:13 PM

Sweetness!

Dear Santa...

dirtypumpkin · 11-15-2006, 05:16 PM

Looks good, Ive had them on my 400 for a while.
Surprise myself with how much I can get in them.

With the side bags and an expandable top bag
I can cram in a week or 2 worth of grocerys.

Chadleys1 · 11-15-2006, 05:36 PM

I got mine in the mail, yesterday, but have not mounted them, yet.
Has anyone mounted them without the passenger pegs?
I don't plan on remounting the passenger pegs, but I do still have them if I need to use some of the mounting hardware.
I was already thinking of cutting the passenger peg off of the helmet lock and remounting just the lock.
I will post how it goes, if somebody doesn't beat me to it.

Looks good, onebaduce. Thanks for the pic!

buffallodan · 11-15-2006, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by onebaduce

Nice quality I don't have my passenger pegs on and found the supplied bolt for the right side front way to long so I reused the stock bolt with the spacer and washer they supplied.

Here ya go Chadley, old boy

p.s. It would be nice if you guys could post a pic or two of the install, I always like looking at others' setups, never know what you might learn...
I ordered the Ranger's that should arrive tomorrow and am wondering if they will interfere with either the PMB rack or the Sweet Cheeks. I will post pics of my install asap...

Dan

offroute · 11-15-2006, 07:15 PM

You'll have everything you need to bolt up the brackets without the foot pegs. Just use a combination of the supplied hardware with the hardware you removed when you took off the passenger pegs. The U piece on the right subframe is used to provide the mounting point there. Next post will include some pic of the mounted brackets.

offroute · 11-15-2006, 07:24 PM

No problem using with PMB top rack. Pics also show the extra exhaust heat shield included with the DBagz .

Brian y · 11-15-2006, 07:54 PM

I remember when my bike and bags looked that nice... Glad I got that over with.

Nice bike, thanks for the pics of the bags.

Ruffus · 11-15-2006, 08:10 PM

Whats the damage $$$$$$$$$$$ & is the rack symetrical from the bike centreline, I'm wondering if it'll work on my 510, just have to put the heatshield on the right side.

offroute · 11-15-2006, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian y

I remember when my bike and bags looked that nice... Glad I got that over with.

Nice bike, thanks for the pics of the bags.

Freshly washed, new rubber, and only 1 month old with less than 1500 miles. Scratches, gouges, rips, tears and broken pieces coming soon!

buffallodan · 11-15-2006, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruffus

Whats the damage $$$$$$$$$$$ & is the rack symetrical from the bike centreline, I'm wondering if it'll work on my 510, just have to put the heatshield on the right side.

Brackets are not symetrical in that they allow for a left side exaust and are wider that side...looking at them the ride side mounts higher and is also bent accordingly.

D

buffallodan · 11-15-2006, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by offroute

Freshly washed, new rubber, and only 1 month old with less than 1500 miles. Scratches, gouges, rips, tears and broken pieces coming soon!

LMAO, I miss the fresh look as well, but I know all my scratches were earned...

Offroute are you using the Rangers? I can't wait till tomorrow to see how they hang on the brackets...thx

D

offroute · 11-15-2006, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruffus

Whats the damage $$$$$$$$$$$ & is the rack symetrical from the bike centreline, I'm wondering if it'll work on my 510, just have to put the heatshield on the right side.

Is not symmetrical. Doubt it would work on a 510 because of this. Even if the exhaust was not an issue, I'm wondering if you have the same subframe underneath the fender anyway?

Everyone should be advised that this setup is meant to be light and gives up sturdiness in that pursuit. Frame members are pretty easy to bend. Hopefully they bend back easily also without breaking welds etc. Time will tell...

The bags themselves are very well made using ballistic nylon. Big zips, great stitching. Use garbage bags inside to waterproof contents. IMO sewn bags like this have much better abrasion resistance than welded "dry" type bags. That's why I prefer using them with garbage bags for waterproofness.

I have seen another post on Dirt Bagz and KTMs where the guy replaces the metal snap clip with a nylon quick release cuz he doesn't want to scratch the brackets. My former life as a designer of backpack gear tells me this is a BAD move as I've seen many failures of small SR buckles and having this stuff tangle up with a moving wheel would be bad and expensive.

offroute · 11-15-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by buffallodan

LMAO, I miss the fresh look as well, but I know all my scratches were earned...

Offroute are you using the Rangers? I can't wait till tomorrow to see how they hang on the brackets...thx

D

Yes, Rangers if that was the larger size. Will get the brackets and use them on my V-Strom as well.

I think the secret to how well they hang will be in getting the top straps tight enough so they are secure. When really tight they are somewhat deformed as they conform to the underlying brackets, seat, exhaust, etc. A bracket that used two horizontal bars, one near the top of the bag, and one near the bottom would eliminate this twisting deformity, but would add unnecessary weight IMO.

11-15-2006, 02:35 PM	#1
onebaduce ^OP . Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Dragonmount Oddometer: 566	TE610 Dirt Bagz are on Super easy install uses 2 rear subframe bolts on each side(replaces the rear most one with slightly longer one) and rack utilizes passenger footpeg mounts. Bolted on and togther in 15 minutes. Nice quality I don't have my passenger pegs on and found the supplied bolt for the right side front way to long so I reused the stock bolt with the spacer and washer they supplied. Kit also comes with a new heat shield over the Exhaust If this warm weather holds here in Jersey might be in for camping/fishing with the bike this weekend now that I can pack my Fishing Gear easy! Joe Heres the pic from their site. __________________ Slainte' Mhath Nosey little fucker aren't you?

11-15-2006, 03:26 PM	#2
sethro Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2003 Location: flagstaff Oddometer: 811	very nice, just put mine on too Sethro __________________ TEC REHAB I repair broken iPhones and iPods and cell phones. Inmates get FREE return shipping Flagstaff AZ www.tecrehab.com www.flagstaffiphonerepair.com

11-15-2006, 04:13 PM	#3
Ted West n00b-ish Joined: Oct 2006 Location: South of Boston, MA - USA Oddometer: 485	Sweetness! Dear Santa... __________________ -Ted West '06 Husqvarna TE250 '82 Husqvarna 430WR '81 Husqvarna 250XC

11-15-2006, 05:16 PM	#4
dirtypumpkin "Monster Truck Bike" Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Northern California Oddometer: 13,329	Looks good, Ive had them on my 400 for a while. Surprise myself with how much I can get in them. With the side bags and an expandable top bag I can cram in a week or 2 worth of grocerys. __________________ Give big space to the festive dog that makes sport in roadway. Avoid entanglement of dog with wheel spokes. - Old Honda Manual -- If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness, and fears. -- Glenn Clark

11-15-2006, 05:36 PM	#5
Chadleys1 working on it Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Texas Hillcountry Oddometer: 559	nice!! I got mine in the mail, yesterday, but have not mounted them, yet. Has anyone mounted them without the passenger pegs? I don't plan on remounting the passenger pegs, but I do still have them if I need to use some of the mounting hardware. I was already thinking of cutting the passenger peg off of the helmet lock and remounting just the lock. I will post how it goes, if somebody doesn't beat me to it. Looks good, onebaduce. Thanks for the pic! __________________ "It's not a death machine, Mom, it's a LIFE machine" - a motorcyclist

11-15-2006, 07:15 PM	#7
offroute Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Truckee/Tahoe Oddometer: 352	You'll have everything you need to bolt up the brackets without the foot pegs. Just use a combination of the supplied hardware with the hardware you removed when you took off the passenger pegs. The U piece on the right subframe is used to provide the mounting point there. Next post will include some pic of the mounted brackets. __________________ 2007 KTM 990 Adventure 2008 KTM 450 EXC-R 2005 Honda Elite (just because) If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going.

11-15-2006, 07:24 PM	#8
offroute Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Truckee/Tahoe Oddometer: 352	No problem using with PMB top rack. Pics also show the extra exhaust heat shield included with the DBagz . __________________ 2007 KTM 990 Adventure 2008 KTM 450 EXC-R 2005 Honda Elite (just because) If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going.

11-15-2006, 07:54 PM	#9
Brian y Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Michigan, D-TWA Oddometer: 272	I remember when my bike and bags looked that nice... Glad I got that over with. Nice bike, thanks for the pics of the bags. __________________ Why or Why can I not fly?

11-15-2006, 08:10 PM	#10
Ruffus Dirty Old Mudder Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Erie,Ontario Oddometer: 3,928	Whats the damage $$$$$$$$$$$ & is the rack symetrical from the bike centreline, I'm wondering if it'll work on my 510, just have to put the heatshield on the right side. __________________ We spend our lives chipping away at our ignorance :wisdom by Dakez Friendship is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth.: wisdom by ?? Reverse Darwinism...he's only alive because he's to stupid to die. : wisdom by AZRamjet 06 Husky TE510

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