Stratcat Posted April 5, 2008 Share #1 Posted April 5, 2008 Did a search and didn't see where anyone has discused these so thought I would, as my first attempt at a contribution to this fine site. Found these poking around the web at http://r-markventures.blogspot.com/ Thought they looked like great idea. Then a few days later I ran acrossed them again on Ebay. So, I thought, what the heck. They're an affrodable upgrade and amkes easy cleaning and maintenance, especially nice if you had to get them off on the side of the road for any reason. So I ordered them and got immediate response and even a personal email thanksing me for the order! They were delivered quickly in two days. http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff242/stratocurtster/Trials/R%20Mark/20080404_4.jpg They are basically just your 4mm saddlebag bolts with a intregal plastic knurled or scalloped handle on them. So no tools are required to remove or intall the bags. They seem to tighten down adequately by hand on my installation tonight. So all that is left, is to ride and double check them for awhile to make sure they stay good and tight, which it appears they will. Here is what they look like installed. http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff242/stratocurtster/Trials/R%20Mark/20080404_7.jpg http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff242/stratocurtster/Trials/R%20Mark/20080404_9.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibvel Posted April 5, 2008 Share #2 Posted April 5, 2008 Yeah, check out this thread. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14813&highlight=saddle+quick+release A guy here worked out the parts at McMaster-Carr awhile back. Think that might be where this guy got the idea. His knobs may be a little more streamline though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BluesLover Posted April 5, 2008 Share #3 Posted April 5, 2008 Curt - I got them too (but if my memory serves me right, I think I ordered them from the same person but right through VentureRider.org), and my impressions are 100% aligned with yours. Quick, efficient service and a great idea. When I had the bike in at the shop to have new rubber put on, the mechanic commented on how he wished all the RSVs were equipped with the same system Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratcat Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted April 5, 2008 Yeah, check out this thread. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=14813&highlight=saddle+quick+release A guy here worked out the parts at McMaster-Carr awhile back. Think that might be where this guy got the idea. His knobs may be a little more streamline though. Interesting thanks for the link, I fugured when I posted this someone would tell me"Oh you can get that for $.45 here lol" But the convenince factor was worth it to me. They are very streamlined and not obtrusive in the bag at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratcat Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted April 5, 2008 Curt - I got them too (but if my memory serves me right, I think I ordered them from the same person but right through VentureRider.org), and my impressions are 100% aligned with yours. Quick, efficient service and a great idea. When I had the bike in at the shop to have new rubber put on, the mechanic commented on how he wished all the RSVs were equipped with the same system Cheers, Thanks Blues....glad to hear you like em, like I said my only concern was would they stay tight and based on your comments, looks like they will I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Fan Posted April 5, 2008 Share #6 Posted April 5, 2008 Dang Curt! I'm thinking of riding down to Kentucky just to see all the stuff that you have done to your scoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratcat Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share #7 Posted April 5, 2008 Dang Curt! I'm thinking of riding down to Kentucky just to see all the stuff that you have done to your scoot. You'd be welcome anytime my friend!! Although it might be easier just to meet ya in Indy sometime this summer. I work for a company out on the NW side around 86th and 465 so I am up there frequently. Hopefully some of those will be on the bike this Summer. So maybe we could hook up and break bread on one of my over nights up there. I'll give ya a heads up first time I am able to make the trip that way on the bike and buy ya dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Fan Posted April 5, 2008 Share #8 Posted April 5, 2008 You'd be welcome anytime my friend!! Although it might be easier just to meet ya in Indy sometime this summer. I work for a company out on the NW side around 86th and 465 so I am up there frequently. Hopefully some of those will be on the bike this Summer. So maybe we could hook up and break bread on one of my over nights up there. I'll give ya a heads up first time I am able to make the trip that way on the bike and buy ya dinner. That's funny, my wife works in the same area. Be glad to ride on over if your in the neighborhood. Here's another thought for this Summer. I'll gather up some biker buds and travel down South. We can meet up in Seymour and head to Story and Nashville. I did that last year and had a great time. It's supposed to be nice this weekend so I'll probably just point the scoot somewhere and see what I can find. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted April 5, 2008 Share #9 Posted April 5, 2008 Hey, if you two put something together down there in Indy, please let me know about it. I'll try to join you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratcat Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted April 5, 2008 That's funny, my wife works in the same area. Be glad to ride on over if your in the neighborhood. Here's another thought for this Summer. I'll gather up some biker buds and travel down South. We can meet up in Seymour and head to Story and Nashville. I did that last year and had a great time. It's supposed to be nice this weekend so I'll probably just point the scoot somewhere and see what I can find. Bob Sounds good that's our plan this Sunday also, point and shoot. Ever ride down to Madison IN? Nice little summer time destination right on the river, quaint little town, lots of nice resturants. We're not to far from there on the Kentucky side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratcat Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share #11 Posted April 5, 2008 Hey, if you two put something together down there in Indy, please let me know about it. I'll try to join you. You bet we will buddy! I come up you way on occassion as well, I have a salemans who work out of a sales office in Elkhart, and I visit a few times a year. So sounds like there is a good chance I will at least be able to at least cross your two's path!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Fan Posted April 5, 2008 Share #12 Posted April 5, 2008 Curt, Never been to Madison, but if the food is good I'm game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratcat Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share #13 Posted April 5, 2008 Curt, Never been to Madison, but if the food is good I'm game! Deb and I even have the patch "Ride to Eat / Eat to Ride":big-grin-emoticon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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