Dowco Fastrax Tail Bag User Manual

DOWCO, Inc. Fax: [phone]
4230 Clipper Drive Phone: [phone]
Manitowoc, WI 54220 Website: www.dowcopowersports.com

Item 01072
Revised 1/9/07
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Installation Instructions

Tail Bag

Elite Sport Bike Luggage System

Please Read! Please read and understand these instructions completely before installation to avoid possible injury to

yourself, or damage to the accessory or vehicle. Read all Cautions, Warnings and Notes within installation instructions
and on bags. If you are unsure about securing the bag, please contact us at 1-800-558-7755 ext. 123. Monday through

Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST

1. PARTS LIST:

This Product contains the following components. Before beginning installation confirm there are no
missing or damaged components.

Item # Description Qty

1.

Tail Bag

1

2.

Accessory Bag

1

3.

Strap 12” long w/(2) Hooks

4

4.

Strap 29” long w/(2) Hooks

1

5.

Strap 20” long w/(1) Hook

2

6.

Strap 25” long w/(1) Hook

2

7.

Protective Strap Pads

3

2. PREPARATION:

Note: This product is supplied with a scratch resistant rubberized bottom layer. Care should be taken to avoid

gas spills and a heavy buildup of dust and/or dirt under the bag. Debris may become embedded in the bottom
and lead to scratches in the painted finish. Therefore the following preparation should take place before
mounting the luggage.

a. Place motorcycle on a secure stand.
b. Clean all mounting surfaces on motorcycle and bottom of bag before beginning installation.

3. INSTALLATION:

Note: This product is supplied with a number of different straps and strap lengths. Below are only a few

suggested combinations to securely mount to a motorcycle. You must decide what combination is best for
your motorcycle.

*Secure the bag to the vehicle so the bag will not shift

during operation. Failure to do so may result in injury
or property damage.

*Verify that straps do not obstruct exhaust system, turn

signals, or tail lamp may result in injury or property
damage.

!

WARNING

*Hanging straps may become entangled in the wheel,

drive chain or belt resulting in serious personal injury
and/or property damage.

*Overloading the Tail Bag will result in a high center of

gravity causing the bike to become top heavy and sus­ceptible to unexpected tipping during lean-in, while nego­tiating high speed turns. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LOAD
LIMIT IS 10 LBS PER BAG.

DOWCO, Inc. Fax: [phone]
4230 Clipper Drive Phone: [phone]
Manitowoc, WI 54220 Website: www.dowcopowersports.com

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Revised 1/9/07
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Accessory Bag

a. Accessory bag must be filled prior to installation.
b. Center Accessory bag on top of Tail bag with zipper facing down.
c. Connect all Accessory bag straps to D-rings located at the top of the Tail bag.
d. Adjust all straps to securely position bag in desired location.

g. Adjust straps to create a snug fit on bike.
h. Insure that bag does not interfere with indicator lights, tail pipe or any moving parts of the

motorcycle. If you encounter interference, readjust bag position using adjustable straps.

Accessory Bag

D Ring

29” Strap

Handle

20” Straps

Pad

D Ring

Accessory Bag

Strap

Tail Bag

Fig. 2

Fig. 1

Mounting Tail Bag Only

a. Place Tail Bag on tail section of bike with carrying handle facing the rear of bike. (Fig. 1)
b. Locate both 20" long straps w/(1) Hook.
c. Secure straps to passenger foot peg or suitable fixed frame member on left and right side of bike.

(Fig.2)

d. Connect straps to front D-rings on bag.
e. Locate 29" long strap w/(2) Hooks.
f. Install 29" strap around tail section of bike and connect to bag. (Fig. 1)