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Bagger conversions for Sportsters BAGGSTER has been established to manufacture and retail Bagger conversion kits for Harley-Davidson Sportster models and is now working on creating a Bagger conversion kit for the Dyna range too. Each Baggster kit includes front and rear fenders, raked triple trees, custom Road Glide style fairing, custom windshield, stretched gas tank, custom dash with flush mount gas cap, exhaust system, horn cover, side covers, seat, four-inch stretched saddle bags, including all required hardware, speaker saddlebag lids, custom license plate bracket, turn signals and all mounting hardware. The bolt-on kits offered by Baggster are available for any ’04 or later XL model. BAGGSTER INC. Spearfish, South Dakota, USA Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.baggster.net Photo credit www.lovellphoto.com First Gear luggage options TUCKER Rocky has released a new range of luggage options under its inhouse brand First Gear. The first bag in the range is the Laguna Aero Pack. It is a backpack which has been designed to allow for use while riding two-up and tapers from top to bottom to allow larger passenger space. The rounded aerodynamic top is said to reduce drag on the bag, relieving shoulder pressure on the rider and also conceals a quickaccess rain suit pocket. The bag features fully adjustable, extra wide, quick-release waist straps The First Gear Monza tank bag is constructed from 1680-D nylon, which has been coated with PVC The Onyx saddlebags can be expanded from 1,940ci to 2,500ci capacity The Laguna Aero Pack is a backpack designed for use while riding two-up which have secure, dual-closure, hookand-loop, flapped and zippered pockets. The shoulder straps have easyaccess, removable pockets to store a cell phone. The inboard side of the pack is arched ergonomically and includes mesh material to keep air flowing while a rain cover is attached to the zippered storage compartment. Included is a concealed helmet net to allow riders to carry and protect a helmet off the bike. The main part of the bag has 336ci capacity and the top section 80ci. The First Gear Monza tank bag is constructed from 1680-D nylon, which has been coated with PVC. The bag also has UV protection coating and a nonslip base section. Attachment to the bike is through one of three methods; heavyduty magnets, heavy-duty suction cups, or straps. When the bag is removed from the bike, the lower section can be kept in place on the bike, while the upper part is used as a backpack. The bag features dual, zippered side pockets, a map case, and a transparent electronics pocket with a wire port. The 1,680ci Monza tank bag is supplied complete with a waterproof A clear top pocket for a GPS is one of the features of the Silverstone Mini tank bag cover and a limited lifetime warranty. Riders looking for a smaller tank bag have the option of the Silverstone Mini tank bag. Constructed from 1680-D nylon and 1200-D polyester two-tone fabric, with carbon fiber-look panels, it is given a PVC coating and UV protection. Features on the bag include clear top pocket for GPS, an inside zippered pocket, a soft-grip handle for carrying off the bike, reflective piping for visibility, and a shoulder strap and clear rain cover. Heavy-duty magnets with a non-abrasive/non-slip material on the bottom attach the bag to the bike’s gas tank. The bag can be expanded from 680ci to 770ci capacity. The Onyx saddlebags are expandable and constructed using RoadTex 1000denier nylon with a PVC coating and UV-protection. A heat-resistant base protects the bag from accidental (momentary) contact with the bike’s exhaust, and reflective piping and logo add nighttime visibility. Internal zippered pockets, right and left side compartments with additional zipper pouches, and two quick-release buckle straps inside the bag hold any cargo in place. The bags expand from 1,940ci to 2,500ci and feature two bungee cords, two shoulder straps, rain covers, and adjustable straps with quick-release buckles on top. TUCKER ROCKY Fort Worth, Texas, USA Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.firstgear-usa.com 46 AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - JULY 2013 www.AMDchampionship.com