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Hi

I got a Kriega US-30 tail bag as a gift and now trying to add the fitting straps to my 2007 R1200GS Adventure. There are handy little slots on the bike which are clearly designed for straps in the right place, but I can't for the life of me work out how to attach the provided straps securely without there being issues.

Has anyone successfully managed it and would be happy to share pictures/instructions?

Cheers

Iain

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Pics of the provided straps and any hardware, buckles and/or clips that may have cam with the tail bag?
 
If long enough you will only use the 4 straps on the right side of you pictures. Since you are not going under and around the pillion seat this will most likely be the case.

Put the open end (aluminium clip down through one of the slots in the rack then loop it around and back up. Then using the slot in the in the clip slip it back over the long end of the same strap. Basically loop it around something then connect back to itself. Repeat in 3 more locations

Once all 4 straps are secured clip the bag to the 4 straps and then cinch the straps tight to pull the bag tight to the bike.

If the initial 4 straps are not long enough then you will need to add the 4 straps on the left of you pic's. Thate the loop end of the "extensions" down and around the slot in the bikes rack and loop it together. Then take the aluminium clip and slide it in the top loop to complete the extension. Repeat as needed on the other 3 corners. Then clip the bag to the buckles and cinch down.
 
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If long enough you will only use the 4 straps on the right side of you pictures. Since you are not going under and around the pillion seat this will most likely be the case.

Put the open end (aluminium clip down through one of the slots in the rack then loop it around and back up. Then using the slot in the in the clip slip it back over the long end of the same strap. Basically loop it around something then connect back to itself. Repeat in 3 more locations

Once all 4 straps are secured clip the bag to the 4 straps and then cinch the straps tight to pull the bag tight to the bike.

If the initial 4 straps are not long enough then you will need to add the 4 straps on the left of you pic's. Thate the loop end of the "extensions" down and around the slot in the bikes rack and loop it together. Then take the aluminium clip and slide it in the top loop to complete the extension. Repeat as needed on the other 3 corners. Then clip the bag to the buckles and cinch down.

Hi

The aluminium clips don't fit through the slots unfortunately. The loops are supposed to be permanently fixed to the bike so that you can clip it on in a few seconds and off you go - a friend got it sorted on his Ducati without issue and there are a load of videos of people getting it sorted on other bikes, but I can't find any for a GS, let alone an older one. There must be a clever way of putting these straps with the loops on, but I can't figure it out. Either it puts too much pressure on the plastic clip, or it's exposed so anyone could just untie them, or they are lengthy and will be flappy bastards when riding without the bag. Seriously considering getting some bolt on loops, but would prefer not to spend the extra cash and have to drill into the bike. https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.s...hDfARIsALzs2EB2P4y7bG1DLmM7PQwiLhLoN6y2iP_wAVYv3x1r4BkSV3dCRUcorOsaAhgtEALw_wcB
 
Will the bare strap fit through if you remove the plastic clip? Not sure if clip is removable as it looks like aluminum end is sewn in.
 
Put the aluminum clips through the bigger opening where the Vario's attach or run then under the pillion seat like the video shows.

Will the bare strap fit through if you remove the plastic clip? Not sure if clip is removable as it looks like aluminum end is sewn in.
I don't think the buckles can be removed as the tag end of the strap look to be folded over and sewn.creatng a "lump" too big to fit through the strap slot. The little sewn area could easily be cut off and the cut singed with a lighter to remake a finished edge. Then the plastic clip could be removed so the bare strap would fit through the slots on the bike then looped around then the plastic cliprestrung

There are many ways to make these straps work in a myriad of applications.
 
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Nope! All sewn in. It's very robust and a handy and I'm sure well designed, well made system. I just can't get it to work on my bike!
You’ll sort it out. I’ve never been able to use those narrow slots either, almost need a bare nylon or Velcro strap to fit. May need to fabricate/sew/glue/epoxy something to use those.
 
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