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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BAG INSTALLATION: 05150 IRON RIDER MESSENGER BAG
WARNING
This system is recommended for use with a sissy bar/backrest and luggage rack combination which is permanently attached to
the motorcycle.
Do not exceed the manufactures recommended load capacity.
Consult your owner’s manual for tire inflation pressuers and gross axle weight rating. Failure to follow recommended weight
loading capacities may affect handling. This could result in property damage, injury and possibly death.
1. PREPARATION
▶ Tools required: None
▶ Place motorcycle on a secure & level surface
2. INSTALLATION
▶ The Messenger Bag is the perfect bag for a every day commuter bag and is also designed to function as a comfortable pack.
▶ This bag is designed to attach to the backrest of the bike and rest on the luggage rack or passenger seat.
▶ The Messenger bag attaches to the sissy bar/backrest with one horizontal Velcro straps that loop around the backrest and two
tie down straps equipped with quick release buckles for extra security.
▶ Velcro strap and tie-down straps are hidden under a faux bar padded back panel for ultra comfort when the used as a
Messenger bar (Fig 1)
FIG. 1 FIG. 2
INSTALLATION CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE
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dowcopowersports.com – (800) 558-775
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BAG INSTALLATION: 05150 IRON RIDER MESSENGER BAG
2. INSTALLATION CONTINUED
▶ Open horizontal Velcoro straps on the rear of the bag (Fig 2)
▶ Place bag on luggage rack or passenger seat.
▶ Loop Velcro straps around sissy bar/backrest in a way that is secure.
▶ Lace tie-down straps around backrest post and re-attach them using the qick release buckles.
▶ Pull straps until tight and custom cut or secure excess strap to avoid straps getting entangled in any moving parts.
▶ Make sure the straps ar not cut too short, burn cut ends to avoid fraying.
▶ Tie-downs suhould be hooked independently on each side. (Fig 2)
2. INSTALLATION MLS BAG ATTACHMENT
▶ The Messenger Bag can also be attached to our Iron Rider MLS bags, with the included G-hook buckles.
▶ Hook G-hooks in to two web loops on the back of the bag and two on the bottom. (Fig 3)
▶ Lay the Messenger Bag on top of the Iron Rider MLS bag and clip the J-hooks in to the upper D-rings on the MLS bag. (Fig 4)
▶ Pull straps until tight and custom cut or secure excess strap to avoid straps getting entangled in any moving parts.
FIG. 3 FIG. 4
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