Luggage
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I installed the Pelican case as the first mod on the bike, its the 1200, its on the small side,
Here are a few things I have carried in it...LOL?
90 pizza rolls!!!
8 peice box of chicken
25ft tow chain.....no I dont use that with the bike, but I needed to get it home from work...
2- 22oz MSR Bottles and still have room for tools and such
Here are a few things I have carried in it...LOL?
90 pizza rolls!!!
8 peice box of chicken
25ft tow chain.....no I dont use that with the bike, but I needed to get it home from work...
2- 22oz MSR Bottles and still have room for tools and such
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From: Northern Utah
My spouse picked up the luggage rack and installed it for me yesterday. That's making a huge difference on my ride in because I don't have to carry a 30 pound bag on my back. The downside is it makes it harder for me to mount or dismount the bike. I'm on the shorter side, but have long legs-so it's not impossible; I really don't want to have to install lowering links. May have to go that route just for the sake of grace. I'm looking at some of the different options offered. I appreciate y'all's input.
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I had the dealer order the lowering links today. I totally can't even do the standing on the pegs thing. I'm a fat girl and that just doesn't work lol. Getting adapted to things. So far my best thing is a series of bungees, straps, or nets to secure my backpack. (sounds dirty doesn't it?)
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I you are not too fat to climb stairs, you can stand on one peg and swing your leg over. I think you should practice it before you lower the bike. Lowering links alone will make the bike handle differently, not badly, just diferently. If you just ride on the street, you will not notice it as the bike is new to you.
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From: Northern Utah
I had the dealer order the lowering links today. I totally can't even do the standing on the pegs thing. I'm a fat girl and that just doesn't work lol. Getting adapted to things. So far my best thing is a series of bungees, straps, or nets to secure my backpack. (sounds dirty doesn't it?)
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From: middle tennessee; 600ft asl
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for you guys with the top cases...do you ever take the case off? I would like to have one but would want easy on/off. Any ideas?
There are some ready made solutions out there but the seem pricey.
I was thinking about trying a trolling motor bracket with a seahorse 520 box.
Amazon.com: Minn Kota MKA 16 02 Aluminum Quick Release Bracket Mounts: Sports & Outdoors
There are some ready made solutions out there but the seem pricey.
I was thinking about trying a trolling motor bracket with a seahorse 520 box.
Amazon.com: Minn Kota MKA 16 02 Aluminum Quick Release Bracket Mounts: Sports & Outdoors
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From: Keller
I bought a cheap case from J C Whitney and it is an easy on easy off case. Looks pretty good too.
for you guys with the top cases...do you ever take the case off? I would like to have one but would want easy on/off. Any ideas?
There are some ready made solutions out there but the seem pricey.
I was thinking about trying a trolling motor bracket with a seahorse 520 box.
Amazon.com: Minn Kota MKA 16 02 Aluminum Quick Release Bracket Mounts: Sports & Outdoors
There are some ready made solutions out there but the seem pricey.
I was thinking about trying a trolling motor bracket with a seahorse 520 box.
Amazon.com: Minn Kota MKA 16 02 Aluminum Quick Release Bracket Mounts: Sports & Outdoors
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From: Snohomish, WA
Anybody have one of these? I'm thinking something like this would be great for overnight touring trips, not so much offroading trips...
MotoCentric Mototrek Sport Tail Bag
MotoCentric Mototrek Sport Tail Bag