New saddle bags (What do I use to protect the paint)

[Bergy2]

I went to a local stunt/bike/car show over the weekend and scored a set of joe rocket sport saddle bags for $50. They fit great, but I was wondering what most of you guys use to protect the bags from rubbing against the bike.

[yngveny]

Have a wingrack myself, but have seen people use tape or vinyl to protect the paint.

[md86]

There's actually a specific sticky clear plastic deal for that .

[allblackkat]

my cortech bags have a rubbery pad that came with them... Probably a neoprene type material...

[Wild-Bill]

You can use clear shelf paper (meant for kitchen shelves) over the areas that'll be contacted by the bags.

[tzortn]

There's actually a specific sticky clear plastic deal for that .

Like MD said. Here is a possible source http://www.thetankslapper.biz/

[woobie]

If you check out Walmart in kitchen section they sell a rubber mesh that's suppose to be used to line kitchen drawers. Cut it to size and drap it over the tail under the saddle bags.

Jackal used it with his tailbag and it seemed to work.

[thetable]

If you are particularly worried about it, you should be able to pick up some of the 3M Clear Bra tape to put on. That should take the damage over the paint.

[tzortn]

If you check out Walmart in kitchen section they sell a rubber mesh that's suppose to be used to line kitchen drawers. Cut it to size and drap it over the tail under the saddle bags.

Jackal used it with his tailbag and it seemed to work.

I have used this trick for my tank bag for years and it works well. It also helps keep everything in place.