Crash Bar Bags FAQs
CRASH BAR BAGS
Do Motorcycle Crash Bars Bags Work?
Yes, crash bar bags work. Crash bar bags are one of the smaller pieces of motorcycle luggage. For example the Lomo Crash Bar bags are roughly 6.5 Litres in capacity each. This is enough space for carrying small items, like a phone, bottle of water, wallet, tools, puncture kit, spare batteries, lunch, snacks, gloves etc.
What Is A Motorcycle Crash Bar Bag?
Crash bar bags are just motorcycle bags that attach to the crash bars of a motorcycle. Crash bars are popularly added to adventure motorcycles to protect the frame, fuel tank and engine from making contact with the ground when the bike crashes or falls.
What Can I Carry In A Pair Of Motorcycle Crash Bar Bags?
Crash bar bags are for carrying smaller items. For example the Lomo crash bar bags are H – 29cm, W – 21.5cm, D – 14.5cm and approximately 6.5 Litres in capacity. There are many items that could be stored and transported in a bag of this size. These are relatively small motorbike bags, combined with rear panniers they are a great addition in adding extra storage to any bike fitted with crash bars.
Are Motorcycle Crash Bar Bags Worth It?
If you are looking for extra carrying capacity on your motorcycle, be it for commuting, camping, or long distance adventure rides then consider increasing your luggage carrying capacity with a pair of crash bar bags.
How To Install Crash Bars Bags On Motorcycles?
The Lomo crash bar bags can be installed on any suitable crash bars with the aid of the supplied straps. Additional straps could be used to allow the bags to be fitted to a wider range of bars and to the top of rear soft and hard panniers. Once fitted and all straps are tightened, the bags will stay in place as you ride towards your destination, be it the shops, a campsite, festival or new country.
What Motorcycle Crash Bar Straps, Webbing, Lashing, Leather Wraps – What do I need?
The Lomo crash bar bags come with all the straps needed for mounting to your motorbike, included.
Lomo Motorcycle Crash Bar Bag Reviews
Over the years we have had many reviews of our crash bar bags. Here are just a few.
https://www.madornomad.com/lomo-adventure-panniers-review/
https://bmotouk.wordpress.com/2019/01/04/lomocrashbags/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js6JgFH8C4s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2jzU5jVEiM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BOXDL0zpIw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H4KisZJTUw
Best Adventure Motorcycle Crash Bar Bags?
We at Lomo are happy to have our bags be considered amongst the best crash bar bags on the market. We believe our bags’ build quality, waterproofness, price and real world feedback and reviews make it deserving of its position as one of the best adventure motorcycle crash bar bags within motorcycle communities.
Motorcycle Crash Bar Luggage Options?
There are many crash bar luggage options available on the market today for the discerning motorcycle consumer. Lomo offers a soft luggage option that comes in a small waterproof form factor and is perfect for adventures, adventure riders as well as daily riders and for regular commutes.
Dry Bag Crash Bar Bags?
At Lomo Watersport we are well known for our water sports equipment and our dry bag technology. We have used our twenty years of experience in the watersports industry to bring durable dry bag technology to the motorcycle luggage segment.
Can I Use Crash Bar Bags For Camping?
Crash bar bags are generally some of the smallest luggage options carried on a motorcycle. You will not be able to transport your tent in a set of crash bar bags, however you will be able to carry multiple smaller items like food, pegs, tools, clothing etc.
How Do Crash Bar Bags Work?
Crash bars bags are just a bag that is mounted to the crash bars of a motorcycle. The Lomo crash bar bags are waterproof dry bags and work just like all our roll top drybags. Simply roll the opening closed with 3 or more roles and clip the bags shut to make sure the bag is waterproof and ready for travelling in the rain.
What Are Soft Luggage, Crash Bar Bags Made Of?
The Lomo waterproof crash bar luggage is made from tough PVC Tarpaulin. This material is 100% waterproof and each panel is fitted together using RF welded seams.
Where To Buy Motorcycle Crash Bar Bags?
We sell our crash bar bags direct from Lomo.co.uk or via our Glasgow store.
How Waterproof Are The Lomo Motorcycle Crash Bar Dry Bags?
Our bags use our skills and experience in the watersports industry and have been tested by hundreds of keen motorcyclists, riding in the most horrendous rain. We have even had YouTubers hose our bags down and others launch our bags into the sea. Our bags will keep your equipment dry in the harshest rain, be confident your kit will stay dry with a pair of Lomo crash bar bags.
CRASH BARS
How Do Crash Bars Work?
Crash bars work by being a simple barrier that protects the bike frame, fuel tank and engine from anything the frame would impact upon if it were to fall or crash. For example crash bars stick out a few centimetres from the bike and if the bike were to fall, the bars would take the impact instead of the bike directly. Bike falls are more common on challenging terrain, hence why most crash bars are found mounted on adventure style motorbikes.
What Is A Motorcycle Crash Bar?
Crash bars are pieces of safety equipment that attach to the front of your motorcycle. Crash bars are usually fashioned from tubular stainless steel and are sometimes called engine guards or engine bars.
How Do Motorcycle Crash Bars Work?
The primary function of crash bars is to protect the bike (The frame, the engine and the fuel tank), crash bars are not designed to safeguard or protect the motorcycle rider.
Are Motorcycle Crash Bars Worth It?
Mounting Crash Bars on your motorcycle is worth It if you ride a lot of challenging trailers and roads, where there is a greater chance of you dropping your bike. Crash bars are popular with adventure motorcycle riders, motorcycle tourers as well as commuters and regular daily riders.
How To Install Crash Bars On Motorcycle
Install crash bars with the guidance of the manufacturer’s instructions.
