Axio bag mounted as smuggler

[marcusorelius]

I keep a insulated jug gallon of water in it (Az is one hot freekin place!) Sturdy enough to mount a tailbag on it (just got back from a trip with this setup)

 

[Jeff Q]

I would love to see some up close pics of that smuggler like device...

 

[lnewlf]

Looks good!-How did you mount it? Can it be made to work with the OEM latch?

 

[jjsC6]

I agree with the posts above. I'd like to see some closer pics, and how you mounted it. I LIKE it. Thanks for posting the teasers.

 

[marcusorelius]

Here be your close-ups, it has some straps with velcro routed under the bag through the seat brackets

 

[BigOgre]

Well, credit card cycles on the 15th. Good to go.

Curious too about how you mounted it. Web site appears to show it strapped to the seat. Like your look better. Also, after seeing the silver on your '04, would you give any thought to the carbon instead?

 

[Jeff Q]

Waterproof?

 

[jjsC6]

Thanks for taking the time to post the additional pics!

 

[meosborn]

Waterproof?

What he said. Also, how easy is it to get it securely fastened? I'm just wondering how much play there is and does it flop around any or is it tight?

 

[Jeff Q]

And thanks in advance for all the info!!!!!and Pics

 

[Texan]

I like it. Is that the stock rider seat on your bike?

 

[marcusorelius]

Yep it is a stock seat, the silver is a close match to the light silver parts, not sure how waterproof it is, but should be fine, is a tight fit, a little long but the lid is flexable and can be opened no problem ( a little bit difficult to zip up the end but it can be done) I'm happy with it!

 

[PhilMills]

Yep it is a stock seat, the silver is a close match to the light silver parts, not sure how waterproof it is, but should be fine[...]

I have one of these on my '06 AE (strapped to the seat, but whatever). Yeah, the silver's a pretty close match. I was going to see about having Gaurald spray it to match the Cerulean Silver, but it ended up matching the light silver trim well enough for my tastes.

Waterproof: No. Not a bit. I had a handful of mail tossed in mine while I was at work - it rained and the fabric lowers on the bag wicked the water right on through. I've since treated the bag HEAVILY with some Nikwax tent & gear silicone waterproofing spray - three applications' worth. This seems to have done the trick, since it's been rained on a few more times and the random scraps of paper that end up in it don't seem to have suffered much.

 

[marcusorelius]

Yep it is a stock seat, the silver is a close match to the light silver parts, not sure how waterproof it is, but should be fine[...]

I have one of these on my '06 AE (strapped to the seat, but whatever). Yeah, the silver's a pretty close match. I was going to see about having Gaurald spray it to match the Cerulean Silver, but it ended up matching the light silver trim well enough for my tastes.

Waterproof: No. Not a bit. I had a handful of mail tossed in mine while I was at work - it rained and the fabric lowers on the bag wicked the water right on through. I've since treated the bag HEAVILY with some Nikwax tent & gear silicone waterproofing spray - three applications' worth. This seems to have done the trick, since it's been rained on a few more times and the random scraps of paper that end up in it don't seem to have suffered much.

Yhea I thought the fabric might soak in the water, not a big deal to me as I will mostly be carring water in it and it don't rain much here, But good to know and the waterproofing spray is a good idea!