motea Bagtecs CB4 - Securing Zippers During Use; Impact on Driving Behavior

Instruction tail bags
General information
Thank you for buying a Bagtecs tail bag.
Please take enough time for a good preparation of the baggage and
read the following product and assembly instructions carefully.
Motea GmbH accepts no liability for damage to property or personal
injury resulting from improper or defective assembly or use.
This product is a universal baggage. Therefore it is necessary to
ensure that the rear bag can be used properly on your motorcycle
model before using it for the first time.
Observe all instructions in the vehicle manual that are relevant for the
fastening and the country-specific restrictions imposed by the
legislator.
Technical changes, misprints and errors reserved.
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Mounting instructions
The customer must ensure that the baggage is securely and rigidly
fastened before each journey. Loosening or shaking in both horizontal
and vertical directions must be avoided.
When attaching the rear bag, make sure that all vehicle functions remain
unrestricted:
- Avoiding contact of the luggage with moving or hot parts in any state of
the suspension
- Ensuring unrestricted visibility of lighting devices and license plates
- Preventing jamming or rubbing of the fastening straps
- Even distribution of the weight in the luggage and on the vehicle
Use the pillion seat or a large and stable luggage rack as a support
surface for the tail bag. The attachment is made via fastening straps or
elastic straps. These are attached to the bag at one end by click
fasteners, D-rings or loops. Attach the other end of the straps to stable
places, such as the footrest bracket, frame or turn signals, to prevent the
straps from coming o unintentionally while riding. Alternatively, the
mounting straps can be routed under the seat or looped under the fender.
Unstable plastic parts are neither suitable as a support nor as a fastening
point for the belts.
The tail bag must be attached in such a way that it cannot be pulled o
the rear of the luggage rack or the seat.
Make sure that the excess lengths of the belt ends are secured against
flapping and cannot get caught in the wheel, drive or other moving or hot
vehicle parts.
Dirt on the vehicle (e.g. sand or dust) can develop a dragging eect.
Therefore, clean the contact surfaces of the tail bag before attaching it to
prevent damage to the paint or the tail bag. Another protection option is
the self-adhesive paint protection film from the Motea portfolio.
Avoid packing sharp-edged, pointed or similar objects or secure them
appropriately against damage to the luggage, motorcycle and rider.
Sensitive pieces of luggage (e.g. electronic devices) must be additionally
protected from moisture by waterproof bags.
Use the supplied rain cover to counteract permanent sunlight or rain and
avoid resulting damage or discoloration.
Before driving, check all parts and connections loosened during assembly
and perform a vehicle function check.
During a trip, check every 200 km if the tail bag is securely fastened to
the vehicle and if the zipper is properly closed.
We recommend securing zippers with a padlock, safety pin or string to
prevent accidental opening.
Take into account that luggage on the vehicle influences the driving and
braking behavior and adjust your driving style accordingly to the changed
conditions.
Maintenance instructions
To extend the service life of the luggage, it must be regularly cleaned
of dust and dirt. Especially after trips in winter, this is absolutely
necessary to avoid damage caused by de-icing salt.
Depending on the material of the luggage, use a soft textile brush, a
damp cloth or sponge and soapy water for cleaning. Do not use harsh
detergents or rough cleaning utensils and avoid complete immersion
of the luggage.
Imitation leather surfaces can be cleaned with special care products
and protected against environmental influences so that they do not
become brittle.
To clean the zippers you can use curd soap, a soft brush and some
water for rinsing. A little talcum powder can counteract a sti zipper.
Allow the product to air dry completely before reuse. Avoid direct
sunlight during this process.
It is recommended to apply a commercial impregnation after cleaning.