Anyone got any pointers or links to any useful resources ?
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M
Baglux Tank Cover, how to fit...
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Baglux Tank Cover, how to fit...
Bought a Baglux tank cover for my Rockster, but can't find the fitting instructions!
Anyone got any pointers or links to any useful resources ?
Cheers
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Anyone got any pointers or links to any useful resources ?
Cheers
M
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The whole thing, or just the 'body work' that covers them ?? I'm sure I've seen a website somewhere which shows you step by step how to do it, but can't remember the URL.
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Hello again, I decided it wasn't for me Mike so didn't go ahead with the fit therefore duke's advice is definately more relevent than mine. I read from someone else on this very forum I'm sure, about taking the covers off and how easy the clips were to brake! I also DON'T have a scratch free tank so maybe I made the wrong choice....good luck Kevanduke wrote:I did not take the oil coolers covers. It is right royal pain in the a**e though. The biggest problem I had was the rear left belt and the front central belt ... gaaaaa
And I don't even own a tank bag yet ... on the other hand - no scuff marks on the tank!
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Hmmmmm, maybe the baglux tank cover wasn't such a good idea. Where's Riceburner !! He's good at these sorts of things...
Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. In the meantime, I'll try and hunt down the step-by-step URL I've seen; Hope I didn't dream it !
Cheers,
M
Any other advice would be greatly appreciated. In the meantime, I'll try and hunt down the step-by-step URL I've seen; Hope I didn't dream it !
Cheers,
M
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Right - it's not that hard - but I'll abmit it's not entirely obvious.
You don't HAVE to take anything off (apart from the saddle), but it can make life a touch easier. If you want to - take off the cooler shrouds (2 screws each on the underside, then they pull off upwards - they're located using rubber grommets).
lay the cover over the tank and take the front central strap down under the steering head (between the wiring looms and the frame - DO NOT trap any wires between the strap and the frame), then back up and buckle it loosely so it's located.
Next take the side front straps up around the point of the tank, you can then route then around the "locating cups" on the inner wall of the tank. then up to the buckle and do up loosely. This is the "least" obvious route - but with the cover in place on the tank it should be clearer.
next I hook the rubber straps either side (the ones towards the back, but on the sides) onto the edge of the tank.
next is the most difficult bit.
take the two rear straps and loop them down around the frame rails, again making sure not to trap ANY wiring as you do so. This is quite hard as there's not a lot of room for maneouver - but it IS possible, so persevere. (one trick I occasionally use is to route a cable tie around the rail (IIRC the left one is the hard one) and use it as a guide to help get the strap around the rail.
You COULD tie the straps down elsewhere - but the above always seemed the best way to me (albeit the hardest).
Next is the oil-cooler section - this is a bit of a git, but once you've done it once it's ok.
First get the cover inserted between the tank and oil cooler so it's flat to the tank everywhere, then get all the other straps done up TIGHT so the cover is correctly located at all points.
then take the supplied hook+strap and route it from the front of the oil cooler between the cooler and tank up to the buckle. make sure the hook is on the tank edge THEN put the strap through the buckle and "push" the free end forwards then lock the buckle down. This is really only to stop the cover flapping about - so make sure it's reasonably taught - it doesn't have to be TIGHT tight - but just located well.
make sure the cover can't move at all and you're done.
One thing I do is cover the tank with ACF-50 before I fit the cover - this makes sure that even if any dirt gets under the cover, the tank is protected.
Incidentally - the cover ISN'T a perfect fit - the area around the front - between the middle and outer straps WILL lift or ridge a little bit - but it's not a concern really.
Have to admit - I've been riding around with my cover on without the centre front or the two rear straps (because they were cut off when the cover was removed from my last bike. ) and it's been fine, if a little flappy. (Mind you, I only EVER use a tiny "City" bag on mine.)
Hope that's of help?
If not, where are you based?? I can visit or meet up to give some assistance?
Right - it's not that hard - but I'll abmit it's not entirely obvious.
You don't HAVE to take anything off (apart from the saddle), but it can make life a touch easier. If you want to - take off the cooler shrouds (2 screws each on the underside, then they pull off upwards - they're located using rubber grommets).
lay the cover over the tank and take the front central strap down under the steering head (between the wiring looms and the frame - DO NOT trap any wires between the strap and the frame), then back up and buckle it loosely so it's located.
Next take the side front straps up around the point of the tank, you can then route then around the "locating cups" on the inner wall of the tank. then up to the buckle and do up loosely. This is the "least" obvious route - but with the cover in place on the tank it should be clearer.
next I hook the rubber straps either side (the ones towards the back, but on the sides) onto the edge of the tank.
next is the most difficult bit.
take the two rear straps and loop them down around the frame rails, again making sure not to trap ANY wiring as you do so. This is quite hard as there's not a lot of room for maneouver - but it IS possible, so persevere.
(one trick I occasionally use is to route a cable tie around the rail (IIRC the left one is the hard one) and use it as a guide to help get the strap around the rail. You COULD tie the straps down elsewhere - but the above always seemed the best way to me (albeit the hardest).
Next is the oil-cooler section - this is a bit of a git, but once you've done it once it's ok.
First get the cover inserted between the tank and oil cooler so it's flat to the tank everywhere, then get all the other straps done up TIGHT so the cover is correctly located at all points.
then take the supplied hook+strap and route it from the front of the oil cooler between the cooler and tank up to the buckle. make sure the hook is on the tank edge THEN put the strap through the buckle and "push" the free end forwards then lock the buckle down. This is really only to stop the cover flapping about - so make sure it's reasonably taught - it doesn't have to be TIGHT tight - but just located well.
make sure the cover can't move at all and you're done.
One thing I do is cover the tank with ACF-50 before I fit the cover - this makes sure that even if any dirt gets under the cover, the tank is protected.
Incidentally - the cover ISN'T a perfect fit - the area around the front - between the middle and outer straps WILL lift or ridge a little bit - but it's not a concern really.
Have to admit - I've been riding around with my cover on without the centre front or the two rear straps (because they were cut off when the cover was removed from my last bike.
) and it's been fine, if a little flappy. (Mind you, I only EVER use a tiny "City" bag on mine.)Hope that's of help?
If not, where are you based?? I can visit or meet up to give some assistance?
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Riceburner you're a star !!
Cheers for that, really appreciate the assistance... I'll give it whirl this weekend and see how I get on, hopefully with my two left feet and one hand tied behind my back I'll succeed somehow !
Otherwise, I might take you up on your offer
thanks again mate,
Mike
PS I'm actually located up North(ish) in South Cheshire...
Cheers for that, really appreciate the assistance... I'll give it whirl this weekend and see how I get on, hopefully with my two left feet and one hand tied behind my back I'll succeed somehow !
Otherwise, I might take you up on your offer
thanks again mate,
Mike
PS I'm actually located up North(ish) in South Cheshire...
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\Mike_Lea// wrote:Riceburner you're a star !!
Cheers for that, really appreciate the assistance... I'll give it whirl this weekend and see how I get on, hopefully with my two left feet and one hand tied behind my back I'll succeed somehow !
Otherwise, I might take you up on your offer
thanks again mate,
Mike
PS I'm actually located up North(ish) in South Cheshire...
Let us know how you get on.