XRs Only tool bag sucks:/ Suggestions for alternative?

Started by Cocky Rooster, Oct 04 2009 08:17 PM
34 replies to this topic

  • Cocky Rooster

Posted 04 October 2009 - 08:17 PM

#1


I got the large one, but after only one ride the fabric has torn through and the zipper broke:bonk:

Does anyone have a good experience or suggestion of another manufacturer? It has to be durable as I like to pound through Baja months at a time.:ride:

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  • psychohawk

Posted 04 October 2009 - 08:21 PM

#2

Have you thought about contacting XRs only and letting them know? Did it fail within a warranty period or reasonable amount of time? How long have you had your bag? What type of gear do you store in the bag?

  • Cocky Rooster

Posted 04 October 2009 - 08:43 PM

#3

I'll let them know, but it has been sitting quietly in my garage for almost a year so any warranty will be purely of good nature on their part. Regardless - if it's this flimsy then I'm not taking a chance on having my tools scattered about the trail, and it shouldn't matter how it's packed and with what.

They have many good solid products - I'm just not recommending the tool bag.

  • Denn10

Posted 04 October 2009 - 11:05 PM

#4

ive had two now and there holding up ok for me, would call them and maybe email apic, tell em its hardly used, not that youve had it for a year sitting but how long its been on the bike. OEM are super tough for sure!! if you want a rock solid one then watch ebay for one, there pricey but last long

FYI new bags are right about $60 and the plate that goes inside for support is $10

  • corky

Posted 05 October 2009 - 05:00 AM

#5

This bag has about 3,000 Baja miles on it!!!
Its larger and very tough.
http://www.pbase.com...image/109201937

Good luck, Corky:ride: :banana:

  • alarmin

Posted 05 October 2009 - 05:12 AM

#6

I had the small bag with very basic tools for the small rides when I don't have my camel back. All my tools were straped in except for 3 spark plugs. 1st ride and all my stuff was scattered all over the trail. Didn't use all my weight to strap the tools in but they were not loose. Guess I should've called XR's only but I was just too pissed and threw the bag in the dumpster.:bonk:

  • Kenzo

Posted 05 October 2009 - 05:42 AM

#7

the wolfman enduro toolbag :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

it shud outlast the bike and has sum real nice features...kinds pricey but u get wut u pay for :smirk: >>>http://www.wolfmanlu...ro/09index.html

try searching "tool bag" in the titles...there is one other manufacturer that make sum nice bags...can't remember their name :doh:


:cheers:

P.S. the search function is ur friend :smirk: http://www.thumperta...hlight=tool+bag

  • phuzz

Posted 05 October 2009 - 08:25 AM

#8

corky said:

This bag has about 3,000 Baja miles on it!!!
Its larger and very tough.
http://www.pbase.com...image/109201937

Good luck, Corky:ride: :banana:

BTW, the URL shown in that pbase link is incorrect. Here is the mfr site URL: http://www.boliviaxport.com/ :thumbsup:

eBay Store: http://stores.ebay.com/Boliviaxport

  • Cocky Rooster

Posted 05 October 2009 - 08:57 AM

#9

phuzz said:

BTW, the URL shown in that pbase link is incorrect. Here is the mfr site URL: http://www.boliviaxport.com/ :thumbsup:

eBay Store: http://stores.ebay.com/Boliviaxport

^^^That's what I'm talkin' about^^^:thumbsup: The extra tall one looks just about perfect.:banana:

  • ballisticexchris

Posted 05 October 2009 - 01:12 PM

#10

Here you go. He makes all kinds and they last a lifetime.....
http://www.dirt-bike...ender_bags.html

  • wattner

Posted 05 October 2009 - 01:18 PM

#11

This looks pretty cool, leather and a lifetime warranty


http://www.sicassrac...n&ppinc=search2

  • Agent2

Posted 05 October 2009 - 04:33 PM

#12

I used Moose fender bags for years, bought a new one last year, noticed they started using a different (thinner) material. Lasted 2 months before the seam stitching started falling apart.
So, no more spending 30 bucks on fender bags. Went to Target, bought a 7 dollar "toiletry bag", cut a piece of plastic to fit in the bottom, bolted it on, voila. So far, lasted a year, still looks new.
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  • ISURF

Posted 05 October 2009 - 06:20 PM

#13

Kenzo beat me to it but +1 on the wolfman. BULLET PROOF, nuf sed.

  • drex

Posted 11 October 2009 - 07:53 PM

#14

ballisticexchris said:

Here you go. He makes all kinds and they last a lifetime.....
http://www.dirt-bike...ender_bags.html

Ditto on this one, great bag!!

  • scalejockey

Posted 12 October 2009 - 04:52 AM

#15

I was in a KTM shop last week and saw a nice HEAVY DUTY fender bag for 14.99! YA that price AND at KTM shop!It was a bit small and it did say KTM on it...i guess one could paint over it?
I think you can get it on-line through KTM hard parts and assesories.

  • Cocky Rooster

Posted 12 October 2009 - 08:37 AM

#16

Pics of the bag. You may notice how clean it is, and nope - never washed it. It hadn't even seen any trail time yet.
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First the seam ripped...
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...and then the zipper busted.
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Some great suggestions here so I'll post when I decide/get my new bag:thumbsup: .

  • cleonard

Posted 12 October 2009 - 09:44 AM

#17

Agent2 said:

I used Moose fender bags for years, bought a new one last year, noticed they started using a different (thinner) material. Lasted 2 months before the seam stitching started falling apart.
So, no more spending 30 bucks on fender bags. Went to Target, bought a 7 dollar "toiletry bag", cut a piece of plastic to fit in the bottom, bolted it on, voila. So far, lasted a year, still looks new.

I'm doing the same, but it is with an $11 toiletry bag from WalMart. I replace it ever year or two if it needs it or not. The one I'm running is about two or three times the size as this one, and I can carry just about any tool I could possibly need. Mine works with the stock plastic piece and mounts exactly the same way.

  • CCCoyote

Posted 12 October 2009 - 12:25 PM

#18

ballisticexchris said:

Here you go. He makes all kinds and they last a lifetime.....
http://www.dirt-bike...ender_bags.html
Give Dan a call, he's a rider himself and his stuff is literally bulletproof. I have 3 of his fender bags and a number plate bag, it has all been flogged mercilessly and still looks and works great.

  • Monts

Posted 12 October 2009 - 03:55 PM

#19

I use this one (Moose), really like it. Lots of space to slide tools into, keeps everything real tight with the straps, not bad for $30.

http://www.mooseraci...t_group_id=7381

  • NW ADV

Posted 12 October 2009 - 06:37 PM

#20

CCCoyote said:

Give Dan a call, he's a rider himself and his stuff is literally bulletproof. I have 3 of his fender bags and a number plate bag, it has all been flogged mercilessly and still looks and works great.

I was going to order one last week but found....he closes his business down for a month?



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