STOP YOUR BAGGAGE FROM SAGGING!

[magge52]

Do your bags sag?  I recently bought some Ogio soft saddle bags to carry excessive crap around, but had an issue.  They sagged so far that the bottom would rub on my rear brake caliper.  No matter how tight I adjusted them I could not get them to sit straight.  It was time I took matters into my own hands and dreamed up a fix.  Attached are the brackets that I fabricated and installed to remedy the problem.  Hopefully the photos explain enough, but if not please just ask questions.  

Hi Bob,

I bought my FJ this spring and hooked up my set of TourMaster soft bags. Are you still making these brackets? I'd definitely be interested in a set. Here's a pic of how they look now pretty much empty.

[Scooterbob]

Unfortunately I no longer have access to the welding machine and others things to fabricate the brackets. But there have been some laser cut ones made by another member, so maybe they will chime in with availability details. Sorry.

[FJmonkey]

In Lew of finding some sag brackets, set the upper straps over tight so your bags splay out away from the bike. When the bags are loaded they need to have the lower straps pull them back down in the proper position. I might be able to make more of the Monkey made brackets if my new company permits it. If I do get more made, I will change the font to better represent the FJ owners.

[edit] That was me Scooterbob, and thanks again to your contribution. Your design was a hit and is now on over 20 FJs.   

[giantkiller]

Yes monkey I just installed mine today. Check pics in. 7days after deerkilling.
Getting ready for central rally.

[FJmonkey]

Yes monkey I just installed mine today. Check pics in. 7days after deerkilling.
Getting ready for central rally.

Happy to help...

[Scooterbob]

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Hi Bob,

I bought my FJ this spring and hooked up my set of TourMaster soft bags. Are you still making these brackets? I'd definitely be interested in a set. Here's a pic of how they look now pretty much empty.


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A little off topic, but it appears your tire is wearing off center.  Possible alignment issue?

[magge52]

I adjust the chain by the marks on the swingarm so I think I'm ok there.  lean the bike towards me when I'm moving it around so it's probably just that. thanks.