055-1120 R1200GS Tank Bag VP45

1) Base plate installation rear:
Remove the seat and route the base plate rear straps around the frame tubing under the seat.  Make sure that the straps are correctly thru the buckles so that they won't become loose.

2)  Base plate installation front:
The front attachment can be done with the left and right side straps around the side fairing (sides of the beak).  Make sure again that the straps are correctly thru the buckles so that they won't become loose.

3)  Soft side bag installation:
Both soft side bags are attached on the base plate with the heavy duty zipper.  The straps on the bottom of the soft side bags are the easiest to attach around the thick Telever arm on both sides.  It may also possible to route the left strap accross and attach it to the right strap buckle and vice versa.

4) Tank bag attachment:
The tank bag is attached on the base plate with the heavy duty zipper.  On some models you need to carefully cut a hole for the gas cap on the inside of the sewn line.  Use a sharp knife or blade on hard surface and do not cross the sewn line.

5)  Tank bag expansion:
By opening the zipper around the top of the tank bag it can be expanded another approx. 4 inches in height.

to 4+5)  Map case:
The clear map case can be used on the tank bag with the velcro attachment.  Put the map case on and take it off few times the first time so that the velco works holds well.

6)  Map case on the the base plate:
On some models the map case can also be attached directly on the velcro strips on the base plate under the tank bag if you want to ride without the tank bag.

7)  Back bag:
You can use the tank bag as back back with the supplied extra straps by attaching them on the top and on both lower corners.

8)  Use:
Make sure all zippers, straps and the map case are correctly and tightly attached before each ride!

9)  Rain:
The rain cover can be purchased separately.  This covers the tank bag portion only, not the soft side bags.  Part number 055-0069.