Dowco Sport Saddlebags User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of Rally Pack Sport
Bike Luggage. Assembled to your sport bike, it will pro­vide extra storage for short or long trips. Please careful­ly read the information below before installation.

Saddlebag Assembly Instructions

1. Open saddlebag and remove contents.

2. Locate bottom bag support.
Note: Support has velcro on bottom side that must

match velcro in bag. It is not in the center.

3. Bend support as shown. Plastic and velcro strip will

be on the bottom.

4. Insert support into pocket inside the front of the bag.
If support is all the way in pocket, velcro strips will
match. DO NOT attach velcro at this time.

5. Insert support into rear pocket inside bag. It will be
necessary to slightly bend support up to fit.

6. Press velcro strips to mate. Smooth out any
wrinkles.

7. Determine location of exhaust pipe.
A. If tail pipe is under tail section of bike - place

silver side of protective heat shield to fender.
Weave velcro straps from saddlebags through
webbing on black side of protective pad. Fasten.

B. If tail pipe is on side of tail section - place silver

side of protective heat shield toward saddle bag.
This will protect fender from any rubbing that may
occur. Weave velcro straps from saddlebags
through webbing on Silver side of protective pad.
Fasten.

Rally® Pack Value/Deluxe Series

Sport Bike Saddlebag and Tail Bag Instructions

Tail Bag Installation

1. Place Tail Bag on tail section of bike with carrying handle

facing to the rear.

2. Exterior side compartments have front and rear straps.
Extend forward strap on both sides. (Rear strap is used
for attachment to saddlebag)

3. Remove 2 loop straps from interior of bag.

4. Secure straps to suitable frame member.

5. Connect straps to buckles on bag.

6. Install rear strap around tail section of bike and snap to

bag.

7. Adjust straps to create a snug fit on bike. Do not
overtighten.

Item # 141465-00
Rev. 4/6/05
Printed in China

The saddlebags must be installed so as not to interfere with
rear wheel or suspension components. Failure to assure
adequate clearance will result in serious injury. Obstructing
side reflectors is not recommended.

If your side reflector is obstructed, you must reposition it. The
reflective side striping on your saddlebags will not replace the
factory striping for visibility.

Installation

1. Place Saddlebags over fender. Loosen velcro straps

so the bags hang freely from the fender without
tipping either to far outward or inward. Place top part
of protective pad against tail section.

2. Locate loop straps and secure around suitable frame
member. Connect to buckles on front of

saddlebags.

3. Position rear strap under license plate bracket or

around fender. An additional strap has been provided for
bikes with license plate brackets that are not readily
accessible.

4. Tighten side straps, then rear strap. Saddlebags

should hang straight down. Readjust if necessary.
Do not overtighten.

5. Saddlebags should be positioned a minimum of

1”above exhaust pipe. Although the bottom of
the saddlebag contains an aluminized heat shield,
care should be taken to ensure adequate air flow
under the saddlebag to reduce exposure to heat
extremes.

Velcro Strip

D0WCO, Inc.
4230 Clipper Drive
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]

Item # 141465-00
Rev. 4/6/05
Printed in China

Care & Cleaning:

Use a mild detergent and soft brush to remove dirt or road grime from the bags. Rinse thor­oughly and dry before using. Do not put in washer or dryer. Dry-cleaning is not recommended.
Note: Your bags are manufactured from heavy-weight waterproof polyester materials.

However, in the event of heavy rain, moisture may enter the bags through seams or zippers.
It is highly recommended that important papers, valuable items, or clothing be wrapped in
plastic for added protection.

Overloading any saddlebag will result in a high center of gravity, causing
bike to become top heavy and susceptible to unexpected tipping on lean­in while negotiating high speed turns. SADDLEBAGS MUST BE LOADED
EVENLY SIDE-TO-SIDE. MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LOAD LIMIT IS 7 LBS.

Attaching Tail Bag to Saddlebags

1. Install saddlebags on bike per instructions.

2. Place Tail Bag on tail section of bike with handle toward the rear.

3. Position rear strap under license plate bracket or around fender. Attach buckle.

4. Open exterior side compartments and extend both buckles on each side.

5. Insert 4 buckles from Tail Bag into matching buckles on saddlebag.

6. Adjust rear strap for snug fit to bike. Do not overtighten.

D0WCO, Inc.
4230 Clipper Drive
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]