Dowco Fastrax Tank Bag User Manual

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

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Installation Instructions

TANK 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.

Tank Bag 1

2.

Strap 38” long w/(2) Hooks 1

3.

Strap 32” long w/(1) Male quick release buckle 1

4.

Map Pocket 1

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 that may become embedded in the bottom
leading 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 before beginning installation

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3. INSTALLATION:

Note: This product is supplied with two mounting methods, Magnetic and Strap. You must choose which

mounting system is best for your application.

Mounting Tank Bag

Magnetic Mount Installation

a. Extend all magnetic flaps from tank bag.
b. Place and center magnetic unit directly on metal

tank. (Fig. 1)

c. Position magnetic flaps to conform to tank profile.
d. Insure that bag does not interfere with steering in

full left or right position.

* Overloading any Tank Bag will result in a high center of gravity which will cause bike to become top

heavy and susceptible to unexpected tipping, especially on lean-in, while negotiating high speed turns.
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LOAD LIMIT IS 5 LBS.

* Bags and straps must be installed so as not to interfere with full left or right steering. Failure to ensure

that adequate steering is available will result in serious injury

Fig. 1

Flaps

!

WARNING

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

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4. MAINTENANCE:

Periodically check position of bags. Re-adjust and / or Re-tighten as required.

5. CARE AND CLEANING:

Wash using mild house hold detergent and soft brush to remove dirt or road grime. Rinse thoroughly and dry
before using. Do not put in washer or dryer, dry cleaning is not recommended.

6. CUSTOMER SERVICE:

For further information contact Dowco Inc. at:
DOWCO Inc.
4230 Clipper Dr.
Manitowoc, WI 54220 USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

email: [e-mail]

Strap Mount Installation

a. Remove seat.
b. Locate 38" long Strap w/ (2) Hooks.
c. Thread this strap around steering post insuring that strap does not interfere with steering or

control lines. (Fig. 2)

d. Locate the 32" long strap w/ (1) male quick release buckle.
e. Thread this strap loop under tank mounting or around frame under seat.
f. Pass buckle through strap loop to secure strap securely to frame or tank mount. (Fig. 3)
g. Fold side magnetic flaps into their adjacent pockets under tank bag.
h. Place and center bag directly on tank.
i. Securely fasten steering post strap to D-rings on front of bag. (Fig. 2)
j. Securely fasten 32" long strap male quick release buckle to female buckle on back of bag. (Fig. 4)
k. Adjust all straps to securely position bag in desired location with rubber side of strap facing all bike

components.

l. Reassemble seat.
m. Insure that bag does not interfere with steering between full left and full right positions. If you

encounter interference, readjust bag position using adjustable straps.

Allowing straps to hang loose may
cause damage to bags and/or
painted finishes on bike.

Fig. 2

38” Strap

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

32” Strap

32” Strap