Hi Guys:
Just came across this posting as I was looking for other info and thought I should clear a few things up.There is a corner brace tab welded in place in the lower corner if you look close to run a brace from,otherwise from the carrier itself were it has the rear loop. From there to the footrest works well if you want to overload the carrier.The frame on my bike in the picture is braced by the shocktower back and I don't overload the carrier or bags.Everything heavy goes on the seat.The bags are spaced off the carrier which puts them out of the route of chainoil so when I put them in my tent or motel room they are not oily.
I originally make things for my own commando such as the quick fill fork caps and carriers and as usual friends want a set and so on.I am not advertising on the forum,just makinga few points.Was tired of soft bags getting greasy ,no way of carrying anything on the taisection of a fastback and easily filling forks without dismantling instruments all the time.
There are lots of carrier options to suit everyones taste on the internet if you snoop around.
Bruce