Star Lady Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Hi I'm a new owner of a DragStar 650 and so far loving it, I bought panniers fitted them and unfortunately they melted all over my shiny exhaust all sorted and shiny again but I don't want it to happen again, I had them on the tightest fastening I'm thinking of putting extra holes in the Center part so they lace up tighter?? Also I've been looking for some daisy cutter exhausts but some "don't fit classics" what's a classic?? Thanks peeps x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campaman Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 I had exactly the same thing happen, the wife got me some new panniers from evilbay for christmas that stated they were leather, what a load of bull, they turned out to be vinyl coated plastic, not ideal over a hot exhaust, by the time I had been given them and sussed them out the evilbay seller had done a runner. I assume that you have got pannier supports fitted to the bike? You will be best doing what I had to do and punch some more holes to get the panniers a few inches above the exhaust pipe. I have also stuck on a layer of tin foil on the bottom of the exhaust side pannier and painted it black. I am also assuming that as yours has melted they are also not leather, the problem I am finding is that vinyl will stretch and over time they are dropping back towards the exhaust, I have kept my old leather ones and may end up re-fitting them until I can find some decent quality ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Extra holes - Definitely. Saddlebag supprt rails - Definitely. Drags come in Classic and Custom versions. Biggest difference on the Classics are the long sweeping metal mudguards. Other details: the forks have chunky shrouds over them so they look beefier, the front wheel is wider, the seat is fatter and more contoured, the bars are more M shaped and the battery/compartment covers are usually the same colour as the tank. Custom version (the best) is less stylised, and slightly more minimalistic. The covers are chromed, the mudguards are shorter and made of plastic (as a result, the Custom is 20kg lighter) and a few more minor details. The Classic: The Custom: Hope that helps. I'm a 650 Drag nut, as are many here, so feel free to ask any questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Yeah I've taken the panniers to a guy who fixes up everyone's leathers and he's gonna replace the melted part I've also asked for more holes to be put in I'm hoping that will work. Where would I buy real leather panniers every set I look at are leather look :/ After looking at your pics mine is the custom one, thank you for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Best place for decent saddlebags* is a good bike show or a great bike rally! *Saddlebags = soft sling-overs. Panniers = hard fixed cases. IMO only, of course ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toutsuite Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 custom cruisers uk is where I got mine, although they're vinyl. You can get leather ones but expect to pay anywhere between 200 to 500 quid for a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted June 17, 2012 Author Share Posted June 17, 2012 Campman what type of tin foil have you used please? X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campaman Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I just nabbed some from the kitchen, cut it to size, stuck it on using contact adhesive (UHU) then I painted it black using some black exhaust paint I had laying around, not sure if it will make a lot of difference, but it can't make it any worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttaskmaster Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 You can get leather ones but expect to pay anywhere between 200 to 500 quid for a pair. Ride to bike show/rally. Find a set you like. Try them out for size, there and then. Expect to pay 50-150 for a decent set. Also, watch for shops selling off old, unsold stock on the cheap. I've had brand new, top brand stuff for as little as 20% of original price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star Lady Posted June 23, 2012 Author Share Posted June 23, 2012 Thanks for all the help I really appreciate it x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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