Hi Folks,
On a recent trip I was a bit frustrated by the lack of cargo tiedown points on the NT, which are simply the passenger grab rails. The rear 'shelf' above the rear light has smooth sides with no tiedown points. I had to load my big drybag and tent onto the passenger seat and then cinch it down with ROC straps, and the load moved over time as I hit bumps.
There are two 8mm bolts holding down the top of the rear shelf, but they are just hex head bolts and don't serve any purpose but to hold down the shelf to the frame of the bike.
So I ordered two 8mm eyebolts from Grainger Supply, item # 3XTD1, removed the two hex head bolts, and installed these two eyebolts. They install perfectly, and now I have the front of the shelf to use for loads. I haven't tested them out yet on a long ride but will next Wednesday. I'll probably put my tent on the bottom, as its poles will serve as a firm bottom, then put the dry bag on top. I'll use the eye bolts for one side of the ROC straps, then the grab rail for the other, and the load should be very secure.
On a recent trip I was a bit frustrated by the lack of cargo tiedown points on the NT, which are simply the passenger grab rails. The rear 'shelf' above the rear light has smooth sides with no tiedown points. I had to load my big drybag and tent onto the passenger seat and then cinch it down with ROC straps, and the load moved over time as I hit bumps.
There are two 8mm bolts holding down the top of the rear shelf, but they are just hex head bolts and don't serve any purpose but to hold down the shelf to the frame of the bike.
So I ordered two 8mm eyebolts from Grainger Supply, item # 3XTD1, removed the two hex head bolts, and installed these two eyebolts. They install perfectly, and now I have the front of the shelf to use for loads. I haven't tested them out yet on a long ride but will next Wednesday. I'll probably put my tent on the bottom, as its poles will serve as a firm bottom, then put the dry bag on top. I'll use the eye bolts for one side of the ROC straps, then the grab rail for the other, and the load should be very secure.
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