K11 Owners Group

voodooskin · Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 1:31 am Post subject: Repair BMW tank bag straps?

I have a BMW tank bag on my K1100. It's a nice bag, but the quasi-elastic straps that stretch down and clip onto the bottom of the tank are both pretty threadbare and about to give.

Has anyone had to repair one of these? I'm guessing I march around to upholstery shops but I'm open to suggestions! I am sewing-adverse, myself. If it can't be fixed with spray foam or duct tape, well...forgetaboutit

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1997 K1100LT
49,000 miles

robleyd · Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:37 am Post subject:

Please resize your images to a reasonable size so we can see them without having to scroll all over the place Very Happy

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David, owner of:
1996 K1100 LT

mtnroads · Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:39 am Post subject:

Dude - looks like mine. I have been thinking either an upholstery or luggage repair shop in that order.
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2012 R1200RT Midnight Blue
95 K1100LT Graphit (sold)
01 R1100RT Black (sold)

E T · Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:56 am Post subject:

I had the same problem with mine when i got it, I took it to a alteration shop that is near my house, Asked them about it and they said no problem!! They had it a few days and i got it back beter than new, I think they charged me about fifteen bucks...
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1993 K1100LT
2005 Honda VTX 1300c---Passed

Ted · Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 10:47 am Post subject:

If you have problems finding a local shop Linda Tanner took up where Bob Weiss left off performing excellent repair on these bags:
http://www.customtankbags.com/
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Ted

KOG#1

supercat1 · Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 1:58 pm Post subject:

mtnroads · Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 9:24 pm Post subject:

Stoked Steve · Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 9:42 pm Post subject:

Wow, nice bags and awesome custom features. I wish I had $300 to drop on one. I guess my $10 Ollie's Bell bag will have to do for now....
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Steve
Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

wera32 · Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 8:24 pm Post subject:

I used my multivario for twelve years and never had the straps deteriorate. The secret is to simply unhook them at the end of the day. After you get them repaired, unhook them and they'll last pretty much forever.
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Paul - '93 K11/12RS (sold), 2002 R1100S BCP and '03 RC51 KOG 29