prowlnS10
2014 ES
Total width at the front of bags (widest point) was reduced from 96.5 cm (38") to 91.5 cm (36") while positioning the bags more parallel to the bike & perpendicular to the ground via a combination of using narrower spacers on the upper 2 mounts (shared with the oem passenger grab rails) + 3.0 cm (1.2") spacers on the left footpeg mount & 2.5 cm (1") spacers on the right footpeg mount. Left bag is now 47 cm (18.5") off centre, right bag is 42.5 cm (16.75") off centre at back or 89.5 cm (35.25") across.
Original SW Motech mounting location positioned the bags angled outwards at the front
Original SW Motech mounting location positioned the bags angled outwards at the bottom, not parallel to the bike or perpendicular to the ground
Modified mounting position is narrower at the front, more parallel to the bike & perpendicular to the ground with no apparent reduction in strength at the bike mounting locations as tested in a low speed crash on the right bag in muddy conditions.
The upper front mount on each side required drilling a relief hole in the bodywork to accommodate the extended protrusion of the quick detach locking nut. The hole remains visually hidden behind the mounting tab.
Original SW Motech mounting location positioned the bags angled outwards at the front
Original SW Motech mounting location positioned the bags angled outwards at the bottom, not parallel to the bike or perpendicular to the ground
Modified mounting position is narrower at the front, more parallel to the bike & perpendicular to the ground with no apparent reduction in strength at the bike mounting locations as tested in a low speed crash on the right bag in muddy conditions.
The upper front mount on each side required drilling a relief hole in the bodywork to accommodate the extended protrusion of the quick detach locking nut. The hole remains visually hidden behind the mounting tab.