Luggage Tie Down Points

I am taking an extended trip this weekend on the FJR and I am trying to find a way to use my Saddleman luggage from my old Vstart 1300. I can tie the bag down in front using the T-Rex bars but the only spot at the back is the rear bag lock. Any advice from others?

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I use the reflector brackets on either side of the license plate for rear tie downs.

FJR-Pilot said:

I use the reflector brackets on either side of the license plate for rear tie downs.

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Yep, exactly what I have always done.

I will try it. thanks

rbentnail said:

FJR-Pilot said:

I use the reflector brackets on either side of the license plate for rear tie downs.

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Yep, exactly what I have always done.

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Pop has been doing that for years and I do the same thing on mine.

I have Rock Straps running from the rear Canyon Cages up and over the rear seat up to the opposite passenger hand grip. Seems you could do the same from the passenger pegs.

I replaced the top two license plate bolts with Bungie buddies. They used to come in handy, but I don't use bungies anymore. I LOVE RokStraps..

https://www.twistedthrottle.com/bungie-buddies

HelzBelz said:

I replaced the top two license plate bolts with Bungie buddies. They used to come in handy, but I don't use bungies anymore. I LOVE RokStraps..
https://www.twistedthrottle.com/bungie-buddies

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I have my bungie buddies mounted on the side panels and on the rear fender.

I added the Touratech rear luggage rack that gives you more tie down points than the stock rack. I use a medium Motofizz bag on the passenger seat and tie the front with straps to the rear peg hangers and the rear with straps to the rack.

I used my saddlemen bag on mine last year by strapping it to the FJR luggage rack. Had no problems with it riding out to the Grand Canyon and back.

AdamK said:

I have Rock Straps running from the rear Canyon Cages up and over the rear seat up to the opposite passenger hand grip. Seems you could do the same from the passenger pegs.

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Thanks everyone for the many great ideas. For this weekend the reflector brackets are the winner and then to find some Bungee Buddies here in Ontario.

You will need to experiment with the routing of the rear straps to see what works best for your particular set up. Over or Under the factory rear rack arms will make a difference. Do keep in mind that Over the arms will scratch the paint in just one trip.

The Givi SR357 took that problem out of the equation for me. My set up seems to change for every trip. Good luck.

You might be able to see Dad's routing in this pic: