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#1 JMC

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Posted 17 March 2019 - 10:16 am

Question for those of you that use bags strapped directly to the bike without a rack...any scuff marks to rear plastics ?
I've got 2 givi pannier bags I'm thinking of using this summer but not sure if I should strap them to bike or go mad and buy/make some racks

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Posted 17 March 2019 - 12:34 pm

Cut down a yoga mat and put that over the back before the panniers.

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Posted 17 March 2019 - 03:16 pm

Helicopter tape on the rubbing surfaces perhaps?

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Posted 17 March 2019 - 06:42 pm

Cut down a yoga mat and put that over the back before the panniers.

 

That's a good idea, I might even velcro some to each bag 

 

Helicopter tape on the rubbing surfaces perhaps?

 

Had to google that as I'd never heard of it :) might pick up some to try it as well and apparently works well to protect chainstays on bicycles

 

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Posted 17 March 2019 - 07:02 pm

Usually carry a rolled up one on tours as they're useful for camping, padding, sticking under ratchet straps on ferries, etc

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Posted 18 March 2019 - 12:32 pm

I use Oxfords on mine and i put clear vinyl on the side panels. Also a tip. Use a bungee to hold the bags firm and stops them from flapping at "spirited" speeds  :)   The only annoying thing with soft bags on 3vds is that to check the oil ( which on a long trip is a regular necessity!) you have to remove the bags to lift the seat and check the oil.



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Posted 18 March 2019 - 12:46 pm

Not sure what it's called but I use this stuff. It's like rubberised matting and is available for next to nothing from Wilko

 

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Posted 18 March 2019 - 02:18 pm

I initially used that webbing too Riggers. Found that it stuck to plastics in hot weather sometimes, leaving an outline that wouldn't clean off. May just have been bad batch/manufacturer/etc though.

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Posted 18 March 2019 - 03:25 pm

Not sure if velcroing protection onto the bags would stop the panels getting marked, the protection would also gather dirt and rub against the plastics.  Chopter tape would be my choice, I think you can either buy a roll of it or buy sheets instead.


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Posted 18 March 2019 - 05:43 pm

I initially used that webbing too Riggers. Found that it stuck to plastics in hot weather sometimes, leaving an outline that wouldn't clean off. May just have been bad batch/manufacturer/etc though.

 

Interesting. Never had that problem myself though. Reckon you could always put some talcum powder on it if that was a problem though.

 

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Posted 19 March 2019 - 07:31 pm

I use Oxfords on mine and i put clear vinyl on the side panels. Also a tip. Use a bungee to hold the bags firm and stops them from flapping at "spirited" speeds  :)   The only annoying thing with soft bags on 3vds is that to check the oil ( which on a long trip is a regular necessity!) you have to remove the bags to lift the seat and check the oil.

Sounds exactly like my set up. Had no issues with rubbing. I remove the bags to clean the bike and service anyway. Another wee tip. Spray the zips with armourall and they don't get grabby.

 

I have replaced the vinyl (scuff guard) once. Comes off easily and any residue is easy to clean. Make sure it is cut without corners to catch. I cut a big ovoid which goes over the raised shoulder of the side panel. That's the only bit that rubs.


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Posted 06 October 2019 - 05:09 pm

Not sure what it's called but I use this stuff. It's like rubberised matting and is available for next to nothing from Wilko

 

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It anti slip matting for under rugs, Its keeps my side panels scratch free, I put a towel over the top just in case.




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