Suggestions

[Terry]

As a recent classic owner, certain area's of potential improvements become apparent.

My bike is an interstate model with complete luggage.

It is difficult to mount the bike without often marring the top of the saddlebags with a boot heel.

Has anyone came up with a good scuff guard material for this area?
Homemade or manufactured.

 

[joedrum]

hmmm with me it the foot on the seat deal with the backrest in place ..no i have no solution ..

 

[canuckxxxx]

I step on left foot peg and then swing right leg over. :good:

 

[brianinpa]

Terry, when you find one, let me know. Like Joe, I lways get the boot on the seat going on due to the backrest, but coming off I seem to get the boot on ths bg lid. I guess I get the worst of both worlds. :shock:

 

[joedrum]

canuckxxxx » Fri Apr 03, 2015 8:10 am[/url]":2ano7hys]
I step on left foot peg and then swing right leg over. :good:

better not try that around here ..you might find yourself where bikes aint suppose to be .... :doh: :rant:

 

[mcgovern61]

It is difficult to mount the bike without often marring the top of the saddlebags with a boot heel.

I have a perfect solution! I get on the bike on the side stand and swing my leg over the faux tank. Never touch the bags anymore with my boot heel!! :yes:

Okay, just ignore the torn pinstriping on the faux tank........that wasn't from my boot heel......that is from the front of my boot! :whip:


Well....... you were only asking for a solution for touching with your heel! :smilie_happy:

 

[zman]

There are custom chrome do dads that glue onto the lid tops just for that,somewhat rare When I find a set I`ll post them here..also there is the clear rock guard by 3M and other manufacturers, just a clear plastic shield that you put on the paint like a window tint goes on only it is a little heavier. also called invisible bra.

 

[dan filipi]

I seen a heat shrink film similar to that on a discovery program.

 

[Ansimp]

There is clear shrink wrap that is used on most new bikes to prevent stone chips on the main wearing parts of the fairing. I think 3M makes some product that is even thicker for dirt bikes.

 

[AApple]

Apparently everyone has missed the most obvious solution to this problem.....just get LONGER LEGS..... oh2:
:smilie_happy: :BigGrin: :mrgreen:
I've had the same issues with bangin the bag meself. I have learned to swing my leg up high on dis-mount. I've actually ripped the upholstery on my backrest from the hooks on my work boots snagging on the backrest. :rant: :sensored: :head bang:

There is a product called "Cleartastic". Not sure but I think it is made by 3M. It's a static cling type, clear film similar to Saranwrap, but thicker. It will stay on at far above the legal speed limits, too.....don't ax how I might know that..... :blush:

 

[Ansimp]

https://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 1220905086
Here is one supplier

 

[Terry]

Thanks to those with helpful suggestions. I found something that's going to look right, like it belongs, and am going to install it.

 

[julimike54]

What did you find (pic?)

 

[Terry]

I will soon, I haven't read to figure out how to post a picture yet.

 

[sledge]

my wife used to do the samething to my 83 .... till I bought these guards off Ebay.

 

[Terry]

Well here they are, I really like the way they came out. Click pic to enlarge.

GL 1100 002

• Terry
• Apr 5, 2015

Saddle bag scuff guard

GL 1100 001

• Terry
• Apr 5, 2015

Saddle bag scuff guard

 

[slabghost]

Looks great! Very nice fix.

 

[Ansimp]

They definitely look kick proof :good:

 

[julimike54]

Looks like that'll work

 

[joedrum]

id find a way...ive had some rather good follies get on and off bikes