Dowco Power Sports Fastrax Saddlebags - Manual (Page 2)

DOWCO, Inc. Fax: 920-682-5891
4230 Clipper Drive Phone: 1-800-558-7755
Manitowoc, WI 54220 Website: www.dowcopowersports.com Item 01073
Revised 12/5/06
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Mounted Tail Bag to Saddlebags
a. Install saddlebags on bike per above instructions.
b. Place Tail Bag on tail section of bike with handle toward the rear.
c. Connect one end of the 8” long straps to the (4) D-rings on the bottom of the Tail Bag.
d. Connect the other end of the front (2) 8” straps to the front D-ring on the saddlebags. (Fig. 4)
e. Connect the other end of the back (2) 8” straps to the back D-ring on the saddlebags. (Fig. 3)
f. Adjust all straps to securely position bag in desired location.
g. Insure that all bags do not interfere with indicator lights, exhaust pipes or any moving parts of the
motorcycle. If you encounter interference, readjust bag position using adjustable straps.
4. MAINTENANCE:
Periodically check position of bags. Re-adjust and / or Re-tighten as required.
5. CARE AND CLEANING:
Wash using mild house hold detergent and soft brush to remove dirt or road grime. Rinse thoroughly and dry
before using. Do not put in washer or dryer, dry cleaning is not recommended.
6. CUSTOMER SERVICE:
For further information contact Dowco Inc. at:
DOWCO Inc.
4230 Clipper Dr.
Manitowoc, WI 54220 USA
Phone: 1-800-558-7755
Fax: 920-682-5891
email: [email protected]
d. Place saddlebag harness straps over or under seat/fender.
Loosen harness so the bags hang freely from the fender
without tipping either to far outward or inward.
e. Locate front loop straps and secure around suitable frame
member. Connect to D-rings on front of saddlebags. (Fig. 4)
f. Position rear strap under license plate bracket or around
fender. An additional strap has been provided for bikes with
license plate brackets that are not readily accessible. (Fig. 3)
g. Tighten side straps, then rear strap. Saddlebags should hang
straight down. Readjust if necessary. Do not over tighten.
h. The saddlebags should be positioned a minimum of 2"
above exhaust pipes. Although the bottom of the saddlebag contains an aluminized heat shield,
care should be taken to maintain adequate airflow under the saddlebag to reduce exposure to heat
extremes.
i. Insure that saddlebags do not interfere with indicator lights, exhaust pipes or any moving parts of
the motorcycle. If you encounter interference, readjust bag position using adjustable straps.
Allowing straps to hang loose may
cause damage to bags and/or
painted finishes on bike.
Fig. 2 Harness Straps
8” Strap
D Ring
Front Loop
Strap
8” Straps
D Rings
29” Strap
Handle
Fig. 3 Fig. 4