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New Material Covering; We have replaced the vinyl covering with an enriched synthetic (very thick and sturdy, looks and feels just like afirst grade leather).

No More Zipper: We redesigned the opening and closing of the bag. The zipper has been removed and replaced with a closure flap with a twisting chrome lock. This makes getting in and out of the bag much easier and removes the occurance of occasional zipper failures. Now there is nothing to break.

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Bag Sizes

I have found that one bag size does not fit all. Feedback from my customers told me that my original 12" diameter Lazy Rider bag is a little too large for some riders of the Sportsters, Intruders, Viragos and some Honda Shadows. These bikes , it seems, don’t have quite as much space in the passenger area as do some of the larger cruiser bikes. The result is that the larger bag forces the rider to sit a little too far forward on their smaller cruiser bike.

Therefore, I have designed and developed an identical, but smaller version of my Lazy Rider bag. This new bag is 10" in diameter which gives the rider another two full inches of room. My intention is to provide the riders of the mid-range cruiser bikes with a backrest and bag combination which will fit their bike better.

Which size do you need? Measure from the face of the sissy bar to the begining downward slope where the rider sits. If your measurement is around 10 " to 11.5", you will probably need the smaller bag. If the measurement is around 12" - 13", then you will probably need the larger bag. If you have a bike with a measurement of 14 - 15" then you will need a spacer of some type to sit between the sissybar and the bag in order to move the bag forward a little.

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Exception: A smaller individual with short legs, who has to sit forward to firmly plant their feet on the pegs, might be able to use the larger bag even on a smaller bike. Not to worry. If you happen to choose the wrong size, I will trade even with you. You ship the bag back at your expense and I will ship and pay the freight to send you the other size bag. ( This offer is for USA customers only.)

Both bags retail for the same price of $174.95 (plus shipping).

Bag Description

To: Cruiser Bike Riders

I. Introduction:

Only once in a blue moon does a new product come along which actually enhances the pleasure and enjoyment of riding a Cruiser Bike, be it a Harley, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki or Kawasaki. My product, the Lazy Rider Cycle Bag, does just that.

II. Purpose:

The whole purpose of the bag is to relieve back pain, stress and strain by giving the rider support for his/her upper and lower back. In addition to the back support, you will experience more stability while riding. The stability part is hard to explain, but most riders feel more in control with the use of a good back support. The sensation is kind of like sitting in a car seat. Braking your bike takes on a whole new dimension. With the back support you brake the bike with your whole body instead of just pushing downward with your lower leg. The braking action, again, is similar to braking in a car where you push your back against the seat as you push on the brakes. The added control and confidence makes taking those sharp curves along the highway becomes much easier. These are all things you really have to experience to understand how they feel. Not to worry, you receive a full refund 30 day trial period when you buy one of my bags ( read my guarantee). You are not going to be stuck with a product that doesn't work for you. I couldn't stay in business with an offer like this if my product didn't satisfy most bikers.

III. Bag Material & Construction: ( Lazy Rider Cycle Bag II )

A. The Bag Core: ( Dimensions)

The core of the bag is made of a nylon reenforced rubberized plastic pipe which is 12" inchs outside diameter and is 14.5" in length. This pipe has a ribbed surface instead of smooth which gives items in your bag something to hang onto and not slide out when you open your bag. This is an extremely strong and durable pipe. I have often used my bag as a stool while I am cleaning my bike, eating at a camp site or even when I am watching a band at a rally. Of course, I sit the bag on a towel or something so that I don't put the bag material directly in the dirt.

B. Cover Material:

This material is a first grade simulated or synthetic leather. Lots of companies are now using this material instead of leather to make their seats and saddle bags. This is a very durable product, but does not take the constant care as does real leather products. This material does not dry up, wrinkle or crack after being wet or with long term outside usage.

C. End Cap Closure Covers:

The end caps of the bag are made of the same synthetic leather. When the end cap is close over the bag, there is an approximately 2" overlap of material. There is a 4" flap attached to the top side of the end cap. This flap lies down on top of the bag at attaches to a chrome twisting lock which secures the flap to the bag body and holds the end cap closed. It is possible, if desired, to put small locks on the twisting lock body.

Note: The original Lazy Rider Cycle Bags had a zipper that went all the way around the end of the bag and zip the end cap to the body of the bag. I have found that my new method of closure is much easier to deal with and eliminates the occasional problem we had with zipper failures.

D: Pockets:

There is a large pocket located on each end of the bag. The current pockets are approximately 50% larger than the original design. There is room for lots of "stuff" in these two pockets. One can even put in a open coke can where it can be reached while riding down the road.

E: Backpad and Lumbar-roll

The backpad with the attached lumbar-roll is made of high density 1/2" foam. This foam is then covered with a black nylon mesh which allows the foam to breath and keeps your back from sweating. The Lumbar roll is attached to this backpad with snaps so that it can be removed if anyone so desires. The lumbar-roll also has a zipper on the bag so that the high density foam can be replaced if it should ever loose its firmness. We expect you to get years of service out of the lumbar-roll foam, but we didn't want you to have to buy a whole new backpad and lumbar-roll just to replace the firmness of the foam.

The backpad attaches to the bag body with two long strips of velcro. The entire backrest is adjustable up or downward so that it contours to the seats shape and the tallness of the rider. The object is to get the lumbar-roll in just the right position to give you maximum support to your lower (lumbar) back area.

F: Bag Attachment to Your Bike.

There are 4 d-rings on the bag. There is a d-ring on the front and back side of each end of the bag. On most bikes, a bungie cord ( these come with the bag) is attached to the front d-ring and goes downward and around the back turn signal bar and then upward and attaches to the back d-ring. The same attachment process is done on both sides of the bag. There are some exceptions to this procedure. A bag attachment instruction sheet is included in the shipping box.

Once you grasp the idea of how the bag attaches, it only takes a few seconds to attach the bag, make you're backrest adjustments and your off to a new experience in riding comfort.

IV. Questions and Answers:

Q. Is the bag waterproof ?

A. It is hard to say that anything is totally water proof under all conditions. What I can tell you is that I have ridden with my bag in several really big rain storms and nothing has ever gotten even damp yet ! Also I have received several letters from bikers who tell me that they have been in some bad rains and that everything in their other commercial bags got soaked except for the stuff in my bag which stayed dry. I keep these letters on file.

Q. Can the bag be put on the luggage rack behind the sissy bar if I take a passenger.

A. Yes, the bag should attach to you bike in the same manner and will ride just fine on the luggage rack.

Caution:

If you put your bag on the luggage rack, be sure that you properly secure the backpad w/lumbar- roll. If you leave the backpad on the outward side of your bag it will blow off. I turn the backpad/lumbar-roll upside down and place it between the bag and the sissy bar. I have been doing this for several years and have not lost one yet. Of course, if the bag is empty, the safest place for the backpad would be inside of the bag itself.

The same precaution should be taken if you are going to trailer your bike.

Q. How many colors does the bag come in ?

A. Only one, black .

Q. Do I need a sissy bar to use the bag?

A. Yes. I know of a couple of riders who don't have sissy bars, but I do not recommend it. The sissy bar is what keeps the bag from sliding backwards when you lean against it. Even if you really anchor the bag down tight, it could slip while you are leaning against it and may cause you to lose control of your bike. I say don't do it !!!!!!!!!

I know a lot of bikers feel and say "that sissy bars are not cool". That leaves us with "cool vs comfort" . For me, I'll take comfort, control and confidence over cool anytime..

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