AltRider Hemisphere Saddlebag Installation guide

INSTALLATION & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
AltRider Hemisphere Saddlebag
Dear Rider,
Thank you for choosing AltRider! Whether a seasoned world adventurer or a
first time ADV-Newbie, we welcome you to the AltRider experience. You can
install your new product with the utmost confidence. AltRider designs, tests,
and manufactures all of its products here in the United States. We are
proud to do what we do, and honored to present to you the product of our
labors.
Enjoy it, show it off, and most of all, RIDE IT!
Venture On,
Jeremy LeBreton
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AltRider Hemisphere
Saddlebag
Package Contents:
- Saddlebag harness
- Saddlebag drybag
MADE IN THE USA
Rev 0
The most up to date instructions can be downloaded from the product page at altrider.com, under the instructions tab.
made in
USA

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Product Overview
Waterproof main compartment insert
Base Holster
Side compression straps
Exterior stash pockets
Rear compression straps
Lower attachment straps
Rear Fender strap with hooks
Interior compression sack (inside main compartment)
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Your Altrider Saddlebag will carry your gear securely and in the correct position
for best handling of your motorcycle in even the most challenging conditions.
Start by familiarizing yourself with the components of the Saddlebag and ‘dry
tting’the saddlebag on your motorcycle. There are three straps that will secure
the Saddlebag to the bike - the two side straps attach to your sub frame, main
frame or in the case of the KTM 690 (shown one page 1), to the rear tubes of the
trellis frame. The idea is to mount the Saddlebag on the bike far enough to the
rear to not interfere with the riders’position and not too far back to stress out
your rear fender.
Once you have determined your preferred position on the motorcycle, adjust
the rear connection strap with coated metal hooks to your rear fender. You
should only need to make this adjustment once as it becomes a static connec-
tion point. This strap with hooks is what is preventing the Saddlebag from slid-
ing forward, the two lower connection straps in combination with the custom
tailored shape are doing the majority of the work. To create and anchor later the
front straps will create needed tension.
Note: You can use the rear compression straps to attach another small bag
BEHIND the Saddlebag - avoid stacking gear on top of the Saddlebag as it can
adversely aect handling.
Here you can see correct position of the hooks. The strap has yet to be tightened
in this photo. All motorcycle rear fenders are fairly similar but some may need a
slight modication of the plastic to allow the hooks to seat themselves onto the
fender. If you have a rear rack or prefer to use the passenger grab bars, you can
simply feed the strap through and not use the coated metal hooks.
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The two Lower front attachment straps are intentionally left extra long for use
on some motorcycles that do not have an easy mounting frame tube or con-
nection point. On this particular bike, the trellis frame is a perfect mounting
point. You want this strap to be as short as possible so that the Saddlebag is as
tight as it can be on your bike. These straps are critical to a secure attachment
and should be checked frequently. You can trim any excess strap once you have
determined the correct position on your particular bike. Use the front straps to
create tension on the rear anchor now in place. This creates a tight, narrow, and
secure system.
IMPORTANT - Always make sure your straps are tidy and no excess strap is loose
or capable of becoming entangled in your chain or interfering with your boot
position on the bike.
TIP – On some bikes boots have been known to wear out straps on the lower
attachment points. Here we will commonly use a piece of tubing to cover the
strap so it does not wear out. This is a great x for those who do not have a 2nd
option for the lower mounting points.
Most bikes will require our Heat Shield to defend the saddlebag from the
exhaust. Carefully inspect your correctly mounted Saddlebag to determine the
best location to mount your Heat Shield. All that is required is an air space or a
‘stand o’ to allow air to pass through between your bodywork and the exhaust
or muer – thus preventing any damage to the bag and/or bikes fairings from
heat.
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Now that you have successfully mounted your base holster on your bike, insert
the Waterproof Main compartment. You are now ready to start packing your
gear. Start out by loading the heaviest gear that you will not need during the
day and lling the lowest spaces. The last item to pack is your sleeping bag in
the supplied Compression sack. Use the 3 compression straps to get your sleep-
ing bag as small as possible, give each strap several tugs as you will be surprised
how small your sleeping bag will become as you compress all the air out of it.
By running each strap in opposing directions you will create a curved shape out
of your sleeping bag; this curve matches the location you are placing it in the
saddlebag.
Tip - Obviously your bike will perform dierently with your adventure gear
stowed and secured versus a ‘naked’ motorcycle. Set your sag accordingly with
the load on the bike and take your time getting used to the handling with gear
on. After a few miles, you won’t even know it’s there and will soon get the hang
of exploring the back country without the need for a support vehicle and the
ability to camp when you nd that perfect spot!
Once you have your gear stowed inside the Main compartment, complete at
least 3 rolls in the top and use the side release buckles to secure the Main com-
partment into the Base holster.
TIP - Your sleeping bag and tent are the bulkiest and lightest part of a multi-day
trip. These items should always be stowed on top of the main compartment
and/or behind the Saddlebag for the best performance of your Saddlebag and
the handling of the bike. If you are just going out for the day, stow gear like
extra eece or your rain gear in these locations. Always give them an extra tug
for security. The metal cam lock buckles are extremely strong and will not slip
on the strap webbings even if they are wet so cinch these down as tight as you
possibly can.
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