help with oxford tailpack

Originally Posted by christian1000

Don't think they necessarily come with a base, sometimes its part of the sale or theres is an offers on that includes a base with the bag, but I have seen them for sale where you have to buy a magnetic, tank strap or tailpack base separately. All depends where the bag has come from.

I'd be interested to know whether Oxford intend them to be sold as separate items or not. Although, with that particular pack which would do as a tail or tank pack, I suppose I can see the point of one pack with two fitting options.

ahhh... thanks for the advice guys. i didnt get a base with it and they guy at HG pointed out that there's no base (hence it being £15 cheaper).

geodude - thanks for the pic! i know what i'm looking for now. i've seen separate tank bases but not tailpack bases. looks like i'll have to wait til payday again to get a base for it, or see what i find in london!

cheers!

[Geodude]

No problem Twed650 were all here to help each other hope you get it sorted

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/vie...le=Description

One on eBay, not 100% it's exactly the right one for your bag, would be best to check part numbers.

[garynortheast]

Make sure you get the one that fits your year of manufacture. The packs changed shape a couple of years back and the older base won't fit the newer pack or vice versa. I speak from experience......

Aye that's why I said check the part numbers

My mates Kreiga ripped itself off the seat (tore through the straps) and got airborne on the M1 at about 90mph...

...just sharing ...do these things come with speed restrictions or warnings/guarantees/warranties??

Originally Posted by robbie09

My mates Kreiga ripped itself off the seat (tore through the straps) and got airborne on the M1 at about 90mph...

...just sharing ...do these things come with speed restrictions or warnings/guarantees/warranties??

Thanks for sharing

*goes off to nervously check pack straps for signs of fraying*

I just checked the booklet that came with mine and it says only tested to UK legal speeds. Though can't see how it would rip through the strap and bungee cords, given that it's in your slipstream. Unless there's a securely attached rain cover acting as a parachute, or something is rubbing on the strap.

[garynortheast]

I've never had a problem with mine at any speed. If I put the rain cover on I help secure it with a bungee all the way round the outside of the pack.