Color01 Posted October 10, 2007 #1 Posted October 10, 2007 Does anyone know if you can install an windshield bag on a Yamaha midnight Venture ... or is the space between the dashboard and the Windshield to small. I like to have something like this . http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/22001121/Images/3/WS21.jpg
Riderduke Posted October 10, 2007 #2 Posted October 10, 2007 This is the one that others have told me will fit http://carolinaleatherworks.stores.yahoo.net/winbag721.html I saved the link in case in the future i wanted one.
Freebird Posted October 10, 2007 #3 Posted October 10, 2007 The picture looks like one made by J&M. Many here have installed it with no problem.
Color01 Posted October 10, 2007 Author #4 Posted October 10, 2007 the one in my post is only $24.00 Brand: Jafrum Material: Thick Cowhide Leather Color: Black Length: 22.25 inches Width:2.5 inches Height: 7.5 inches in the middle Height: 6 inches on left and right
ibsaw Posted October 10, 2007 #5 Posted October 10, 2007 i bought one of those jafrum bags they look good in picture, but when you get them ,you cant believe how cheaply they are made. REAL JUNK.:no-no-no::no-no-no:
Color01 Posted October 10, 2007 Author #6 Posted October 10, 2007 i bought one of those jafrum bags they look good in picture, but when you get them ,you cant believe how cheaply they are made. REAL JUNK.:no-no-no::no-no-no: Thank you for the warning .
SteveP Posted October 10, 2007 #7 Posted October 10, 2007 I have the J&M Windshield bag on my '06 RSV. Though made for the Harley, it's been firmly attached for almost 3,000 miles so far. Here it is on the J&M website: http://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail.asp?PF=6&ProductID=HDCH-990 The prefab hole does not line up with any screws on the RSV, but the tail is long and thick enough to get a good solid mount with the pressure from tightening up the windshield mounting screws. It's a good quality bag and is a very handy accessory.
PrairieStar Posted October 10, 2007 #8 Posted October 10, 2007 I have the Carolina Leatherworks one. Real good quality at a good price. You can see it by looking in my profile. Cheers; Rod.
hig4s Posted October 11, 2007 #9 Posted October 11, 2007 I have the J&M Windshield bag on my '06 RSV. Though made for the Harley, it's been firmly attached for almost 3,000 miles so far. Here it is on the J&M website: http://www.jmcorp.com/ProductDetail.asp?PF=6&ProductID=HDCH-990 The prefab hole does not line up with any screws on the RSV, but the tail is long and thick enough to get a good solid mount with the pressure from tightening up the windshield mounting screws. It's a good quality bag and is a very handy accessory. Do you have a pic of it on the bike?
Guest BluesLover Posted October 11, 2007 #10 Posted October 11, 2007 I bought the Carolina Leather Works bags and mounted them on the 06 RSV. Wound up taking them back off again, as I found them to sit up too high and blocked a lot of my vision (I'm vertically challenged at 5' 7" - on a good day). Just something to think about. Cheers,
SteveP Posted October 12, 2007 #11 Posted October 12, 2007 Do you have a pic of it on the bike? Not the best pics -- just took them w/my cell phone. Let me know if you need better/bigger pics and I'll get some shots w/the digital camera.
Mean Dog Posted October 12, 2007 #12 Posted October 12, 2007 Herman, Here is a photo of the J&M bags installed on my bike. The mounting tab is too short to mount between the windshield and the fairing for support. The back of the so called leather looked like a cheap card board from the front of the windshield so I painted the lower part of the inside of the shield with Walmart fusion black paint, used industrial strength Velcro 1 1/4 in. and secured it to the windshield with the Velcro. It looks pretty cheap but, I bought the bags for $18 and they do serve the purpose. Here is a photo of what they look like on the bike! Dog
Alex Posted October 13, 2007 #13 Posted October 13, 2007 I went with a Joe Rocket tank bag...doesn't block vision and it holds a lot of stuff.
hig4s Posted October 14, 2007 #14 Posted October 14, 2007 I went with a Joe Rocket tank bag...doesn't block vision and it holds a lot of stuff. That is what I got too, A Joe Rocket Manta tank bag.. You've got yours on backward..
Steve S Posted October 14, 2007 #15 Posted October 14, 2007 I put a Carolina Leatherworks bag on my ride. It does block a little bit of the view but the storage room is worth it. Before I installed the bag I put a peice of felt on the dashboard to prevent it from getting scuffed up,
Alex Posted October 14, 2007 #16 Posted October 14, 2007 Very observant, Al...there is a reason for my madness though...its MUCH easier to retrieve items with the bag upside down while moving, ie. gum, handkerchief, gun...err, strike that last one, heh heh , due to the way it zips up...try it, ya might do the same!!
Alex Posted October 14, 2007 #17 Posted October 14, 2007 Oh, also, with it upside down, the bottom side magnet makes a mighty nice shield for the gas cap...I've nearly went blind from the suns reflection...but not anymore. Alex
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