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STOP YOUR BAGGAGE FROM SAGGING!

Started by Scooterbob, July 19, 2010, 08:38:42 AM

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FJmonkey

#15
September 10, 2012, 08:39:18 PM
Quote from: Scooterbob on September 10, 2012, 08:32:16 PM
More or less, yes. If it could be cut or stamped from one piece it'd be easier.  That would be the left side.
I have access to a 3000W Co2 laser and some 0.125" 304 SST. Oh, and some Solid Design software to make digital prototypes. Oh, and a powder coat shop in-house... Piece of cake.....  :dance2:
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

moparman70

#16
September 10, 2012, 11:15:25 PM
put me down for a set -- love the laser cut

steveccc
     

fj11.5

#17
September 11, 2012, 04:21:22 AM
hey monkey , how you going with the engine bars ( monkey bars )  :good2:
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

FJmonkey

#18
September 11, 2012, 07:10:19 AM
Quote from: fj11.5 on September 11, 2012, 04:21:22 AM
hey monkey , how you going with the engine bars ( monkey bars )  :good2:
Stalled on this project, I need a set to reverse engineer. Simi_Ed will loan me his from his 89 when he takes them off and cracks into his tranny for repair....
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

fj11.5

#19
September 11, 2012, 07:59:08 AM
nice, he,s a generous bloke, ,  if they turn out half as  good as other things you made  will be a bulk order for them
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

Scooterbob

#20
September 11, 2012, 04:27:00 PM
Quote from: moparman70 on September 10, 2012, 11:15:25 PM
put me down for a set -- love the laser cut

steveccc

Wouldn't mind a set of those for myself.  I'd still go with powder coat black though, just because it blends in nicely when the bags are removed.
Do not argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.


-----Bob G.-----

FJmonkey

#21
September 11, 2012, 04:48:09 PM
Just to be sure I get the size correct before having some cut, please confirm the following:
From the 3/8" mounting hole center to the bottom of the first bend is 2.88 inches, from the front of the flange with mounting hole to the front of the flange with FJowners on it is 3.38. I have the rest of the measurements from your prior post.

Marsh, what font did you use for the "FJowners.com" web page??? I want to use the same font if I can.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

fj11.5

#22
September 11, 2012, 04:51:35 PM
do we have Fj owners t shirts yet, you any good at sewing monkey ranger
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

FJmonkey

#23
September 11, 2012, 05:59:31 PM
Quote from: fj11.5 on September 11, 2012, 04:51:35 PM
do we have Fj owners t shirts yet, you any good at sewing monkey ranger
How about a big heavy laser cut FJowners.com medallion on a thick chain. Each one can have your club name cut in around the outer diameter..... You can have your Bling if you order the high end model....

Maybe a vest made out of perforated (need to stay cool in the summer) 5052 aircraft aluminum? Not very flexible, that's why I chose a vest, you would need prehensile arms to get through the sleeves. Always thinking...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

fj11.5

#24
September 11, 2012, 09:06:23 PM
hmmmmm, all brilliant ideas mate, ill have a vest made from titanium, better sparks if I  fall down while staying cool, , , not into bling, maybe just a bracelet made from stainless, would also act as a throttle lock on long rides   :good2:
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

Goetz

#25
December 01, 2012, 07:33:48 AM
did you ever make those bag mounts, Monkey?

FJmonkey

#26
December 01, 2012, 08:57:52 AM
Still trying to get them cut at work... Stay tuned...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Scoops FJ

#27
December 05, 2012, 02:17:59 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on September 10, 2012, 08:39:18 PM
Quote from: Scooterbob on September 10, 2012, 08:32:16 PM
More or less, yes. If it could be cut or stamped from one piece it'd be easier.  That would be the left side.
I have access to a 3000W Co2 laser and some 0.125" 304 SST. Oh, and some Solid Design software to make digital prototypes. Oh, and a powder coat shop in-house... Piece of cake.....  :dance2:
Quote from: FJmonkey on September 10, 2012, 08:39:18 PM
Quote from: Scooterbob on September 10, 2012, 08:32:16 PM
More or less, yes. If it could be cut or stamped from one piece it'd be easier.  That would be the left side.
I have access to a 3000W Co2 laser and some 0.125" 304 SST. Oh, and some Solid Design software to make digital prototypes. Oh, and a powder coat shop in-house... Piece of cake.....  :dance2:
Quote from: FJmonkey on September 10, 2012, 08:39:18 PM
Quote from: Scooterbob on September 10, 2012, 08:32:16 PM
More or less, yes. If it could be cut or stamped from one piece it'd be easier.  That would be the left side.
I have access to a 3000W laser and some 0.125" 304 SST. Oh, and some Solid Design software to make digital prototypes. Oh, and a powder coat shop in-house... Piece of cake.....  :dance2:
And here I thought you were being facetious! That's great access!
I've used small stiff springs with hooks to straighten out my soft bags. The bags have a ring on the inboard side at the bottom and run the other spring hook down to the passenger pegs. It works marginally to straighten the bags. But the bracket is by far the way to go.
Mike
1987 Yamaha FJ 1200 ('12-Present)
1984 Suzuki GS 400 ('83-'89)
1977 Suzuki TS 185 ('79-'83)
1976 Honda XL 75 ('76-'79)

Scoops FJ

#28
December 05, 2012, 02:53:29 PM
....and lesson learned, don't try posting from a "smartphone". Sorry about the repeated quotes....
Mike
1987 Yamaha FJ 1200 ('12-Present)
1984 Suzuki GS 400 ('83-'89)
1977 Suzuki TS 185 ('79-'83)
1976 Honda XL 75 ('76-'79)

fj12_rider

#29
December 24, 2012, 10:16:46 AM
I made a similar sort of thing to this a while ago to stop my bags sagging . A quick word of warning , put some sponge covered in vinyl on the bit that touches the bag because the vibrations made the bag brace (thats what I called mine ..lol) cut into the bag after a while . Once I coved mine they were ok ! Some rubber would probably work too.

Just my 2 cents
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