Make your own Crash Bar Bags - Effective & Inexpensive

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video I show how to use inexpensive tactical MOLLE bags as motorcycle crash bar bags by attaching them with the snap straps and some velcro. I use water proof sacks for my tools and puncture kit to keep everything dry. This is demonstrated on KTM 390 Adventure and BMW R1200GS crash bars. The links for the bags, dry sacks and velcro straps can be found below.
(paid links)
MOLLE Bag
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
MOLLE Bag Large
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Dry sacks
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Velcro
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

Пікірлер: 41

@Redhawk03a 2 жыл бұрын

Great, simple and effective solution. Just what I was looking for, thanks!

@mrtinatom 3 жыл бұрын

A fantastic and timely idea, thanks.

@bradb2514 3 жыл бұрын

Love these kinds of tips. Thanks!

@mr.bertnearnie3603 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I have been trying to sort out crash bags for my 690. This will work perfect!

@RoadAheadWithAJ 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I will be following this setup for my 390ADV. Thanks for this great idea Matt! :-)

@olliechristopher467 3 жыл бұрын

Right on Matt!! That is really slick and cheap. Good job my man!!

@technician199 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

@nowlinak 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I bought the same bags and love them. Tools on one side and patch kit on the other side. Much better than under seat.

@FrankJCone 3 жыл бұрын

Great bags for the size of the 390 bars. I will order two for sure.

@neilmackinnon3371 3 жыл бұрын

A man after my own heart. There is some great kit available from the 'names', but the prices here in the UK are scary. I much prefer to find alternatives like this if I can. Thanks Matt, great idea.

@MobMoto 3 жыл бұрын

Cool! that's a pretty good affordable option.

@luciano136 2 жыл бұрын

These are awesome btw! I run two in the back as well :)

@david_houston700 3 жыл бұрын

Newbie here. Bought the 390ADV a few months back as my first motorcycle. Loving your videos so far, already ordered the GIVI windscreen and the bar risers. Any chance you could do a video of the contents of your tool bag and puncture kit seen in this video? Thanks

@advmatt 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, great to hear from you. I am working on the puncture kit video right now. It will be posted Thursday.

@joshuawatkins3253 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt great video. Do you have any plans to share what exactly you carry in your toolkit for the 390? I would be very curious

@advmatt 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I have been asked for that several times. I will get the video done and posted in the next few weeks to show what I carry.

@bedmac2 3 жыл бұрын

I'm always looking for accessories from non-traditional sources. I have a great, large fanny pack I keep on my Ducati wrapped on my pillion seat and a large, completely waterproof bag I use on occasion. Both wete found at Marshall's and picked up for a small fraction of what similar gear would sell for on motorcycle sites. I've been looking for bags for the crash bars on my 390 ADV. FWIW on my Ducati I keep my tools on the right side. Someone suggested if you have a mechanical issue on the road, having your tools on the right puts you away from the traffic lane a bit more. Thought that made sense.

@advmatt 3 жыл бұрын

Great ideas. I really like the tool bag location. I think I will switch mine. I am always looking for cheaper luggage solutions. The fanny pack is a great idea. I was using a small backpack strapped to the back.

@bedmac2 3 жыл бұрын

@@advmatt I lucked out and found one that was a bit larger than a usual fanny pack (yeah I know our UK friends laugh at that term, and why). It was also slightly triangular so it looks iike it was designed for the bike and the belt buckles under the seat. Best $10 spent ever and I wish I had bought two.

@sdefiel3719 2 жыл бұрын

I find I'm riding the KTM more than my Harleys and Himalayan now. After I changed the oil this week, I found that the teeny-weeney tool bag under the seat was woefully inadequate!* I searched for this vid and found it. Thanks for the vid, S * Well yeah, I knew it was small, but COME ON! ;)

@advmatt 2 жыл бұрын

Same here, choose to ride the 390 before my 1200GS. Much easier to ride and more fun. Glad you found this helpful.

@theduhparadise Жыл бұрын

The large size bags have a different attachment type on the back, so they can't be "hung" from the upper rail of the crash bar. They may still work for some, but without those small push clips that are attached to the bag, I can't see how.

@advmatt Жыл бұрын

I use long velcro straps and snap them to a single bar.

@aandersons 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, Are those the original ktm crash bars from the dealer? Have you dropped the bike? Do they work well protecting the sides? I have seen alternative crash bars from Givi un Sw Motech. Not sure which to buy.. What are your thoughts?

@advmatt 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, these are the KTM factory crash bars. I havent dropped the bike, but I think these bars are fine. I am trying not to spend too much money modifying this bike so my plan is to keep these bars. If your bike doesnt have any, I think anything is better nothing.

@LegionarHR 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, ktm 390 adv have tube or tubeless tires?

@advmatt 3 жыл бұрын

Tubeless cast alloy wheels , but you can purchase aftermarket spoked wheels. The spoked wheels are tubed.

@LegionarHR 3 жыл бұрын

@@advmatt thank you very much Matt, you are always fast in your replies, I like yout channel its very usefull, great info about this bike :) cheers

@brunol3874 2 жыл бұрын

Is there an off-the-shelf first aid kit you bought that fits in the molle bags?

@advmatt 2 жыл бұрын

Not yet, but it's a great idea!

@jollyjumper496 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt, what's the total length of the Velcro ties Please ?? I ordered the Bags but would like to know about the Ties!!

@advmatt 3 жыл бұрын

The velcro straps on the 390 are 16 inches long and on the 1200 are 24 inches long.

@jollyjumper496 3 жыл бұрын

@@advmatt Thanks Matt !!

@andersonfaith 2 жыл бұрын

Are you using the standard bag or the upgraded version?

@advmatt 2 жыл бұрын

Standard, the most basic and cheapest.

@andersonfaith 2 жыл бұрын

@@advmatt It looks like from your video and the pictures on the amazon link, that you have the "upgraded". The upgraded ones have the hook and loop on the front webbing and the smooth straps vs. the standard has different. You should click the link and check it out.

@andersonfaith 2 жыл бұрын

@@advmatt Watch the video part. it shows them side by side.

@advmatt 2 жыл бұрын

I'll check it out.