I was thinking this could give you ideas for a configuration for adding a patch. The mis-matched color is a good reminder that any old random scrap of canvas/leather/naugahyde/etc will work. The loops, in this case, are only the two at the back, and were sandwiched between the bag and wear patch.
On Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7:44:16 PM UTC-6 Patrick Moore wrote: > My Saddlesack doesn’t have the canvas (or leather) scuff layer; the only > thing to loop a strap to underneath is between the 2 rivets on the > underside of the flap closure strap. Nor does it have the daisy chain tie > down loops. But a cut-down Irish strap or some similarly thin strap looped > around the rear rack tube should work fine. > > On Fri, Nov 1, 2024 at 3:48 PM iamkeith <keith...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I refreshed my AllRounder with a new rear rack and bags a couple of years >> ago, but had forgotten about this until just now. I think it was a Bagboy >> model? Thesre loops and canvas patch were stock, but perhaps this'll spark >> some ideas for retrofits. I I >> >> On Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 5:29:50 PM UTC-6 John Rinker wrote: >> >>> Glad to help, Patrick. >>> >>> I see the newer happisacks have a fabric bottom and a daisy chain for >>> tie-down points. I must say, I'm pleased to have a couple of older >>> saddlesacks with the leather scuff plate, holes for tie-down points, and >>> the D-rings. I guess economics dictates what Riv can offer at a palatable >>> price, but it's good to know that even the newer models have ways to solve >>> the sway. >>> >>> Cheers, John >>> >>> On Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 10:51:50 AM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: >>> >>>> John: I think you’ve described the solution; thanks. For some reason my >>>> Sackville does not have the usual D rings or scuff plate or wear patch >>>> with >>>> slots, but I can work an Irish strap between the rivets on the underside >>>> of >>>> the flap fastening strap that I can then affix around a rear rack tube. >>>> This method adds the advantage of keeping the bag away from the backs of >>>> my >>>> legs; I’d been using the Nitto standoff to do this. >>>> >>>> I have a Speedy Stitcher and can also attach a leather loop to hold an >>>> Irish strap to the bottom of the bag, but I’ll try working one between the >>>> flap-strap rivets first. >>>> >>>> ******* >>>> >>>> The Shovel Research bag support looks inviting but this bike has a >>>> custom integrated rack with internal wire routing for the tail light. >>>> >>>> On Sun, Oct 27, 2024 at 12:31 PM John Rinker <jwri...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hey Patrick, >>>>> >>>>> I like NIck's solution if you've got a tombstone. Typically, I use an >>>>> Irish strap between the to D-loops on the backside of the saddlesack, >>>>> like >>>>> this: >>>>> [image: IMG_4120.JPG] >>>>> >>>>> When I touring, I'll use 2 Irish straps set up like this: >>>>> [image: IMG_4121.jpg] >>>>> >>>>> Typically, I'll also use these straps to secure my sleeping bag or >>>>> tent roll to the rack... >>>>> [image: IMG_4122.jpg] >>>>> >>>>> Like this: >>>>> [image: Sonoran Ride 2024 - 1 of 1.jpeg] >>>>> >>>>> Hope this is helpful. >>>>> Cheers, John >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>> an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To view this discussion visit >>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/82c96691-8846-4108-bc98-65e69ea4d59cn%40googlegroups.com >>>>> >>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/82c96691-8846-4108-bc98-65e69ea4d59cn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>> . >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> Patrick Moore >>>> Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> >>>> Executive resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, letters, and other writing >>>> services >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> >>>> *When thou didst not, savage, k**now thine own meaning,* >>>> >>>> *But wouldst gabble like a** thing most brutish,* >>>> >>>> *I endowed thy purposes w**ith words that made them known.* >>>> >>> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >> > To view this discussion visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/af342994-1e2a-44f5-a63d-52e5afc993f6n%40googlegroups.com >> >> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/af342994-1e2a-44f5-a63d-52e5afc993f6n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >> . >> > > > -- > > Patrick Moore > Alburquerque, Nuevo Mexico, Etats Unis d'Amerique, Orbis Terrarum > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Executive resumes, LinkedIn profiles, bios, letters, and other writing > services > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > *When thou didst not, savage, k**now thine own meaning,* > > *But wouldst gabble like a** thing most brutish,* > > *I endowed thy purposes w**ith words that made them known.* > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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