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Whilst I do want to eliminate the stock Icon plate holder & eventually go with a tail tidy...I found it is a useful position for rigging some luggage straps.
I am waiting on some for more permanent options for luggage, until the aftermarket catches up a bit. So I rummaged through the left-overs that are stored in my garage and came up with a temporary solution for traveling.
I used bungees around the plate holder, to keep things snug enough rearward when the suspension compresses. The front straps are solidly tied into the pillion pegs, so I can lean against the backrest, if desired.
I even found an old Freedom-Air seat pad that still holds air.
The throw over saddlebags, I mounted on a 10 3/4 inch long board covered with leather-look Naugahyde that I had from some previous project. This allows them to sit right and not interfere with the rear tire.
It is quick-change, on/off as you can see in this little demo...
I am waiting on some for more permanent options for luggage, until the aftermarket catches up a bit. So I rummaged through the left-overs that are stored in my garage and came up with a temporary solution for traveling.
I used bungees around the plate holder, to keep things snug enough rearward when the suspension compresses. The front straps are solidly tied into the pillion pegs, so I can lean against the backrest, if desired.
I even found an old Freedom-Air seat pad that still holds air.
The throw over saddlebags, I mounted on a 10 3/4 inch long board covered with leather-look Naugahyde that I had from some previous project. This allows them to sit right and not interfere with the rear tire.
It is quick-change, on/off as you can see in this little demo...