luggage added, ready for touring :)

[FJCharlie]

just wanted to show you how my baby looks with cases
Top case Maxia E52 and side cases moto-detail 44L
top case carrier was bought, and side carriers are from monorack but we had to fabric a carrier for it... anyways, here it is, comments!

[kazahara]

You really want the luggage to be directly over the rear tire. I hope you upgraded that rear shock too... nice luggage though

[Wild-Bill]

Those look HUGE!

[FJCharlie]

You really want the luggage to be directly over the rear tire. I hope you upgraded that rear shock too... nice luggage though

didnt upgrade, thought about it, but dont know what to place instead of this one, any sugestions?
yes it looks huge, rear is about 120cm wide
thanks guys

[mammut89]

I love it. This is what the bike was made for. Long tours with luggage. not wheelie down to K-mart.

[TRPUT]

"Fat-bottomed girls, they make the riding world go 'round."


By trp65 at 2011-10-02

[Danskat]

I'd like to see some pics of the mounting points and hardware...Looks like a hotel on wheels now! Definately ready for some traveling!

[FJCharlie]

we used steel on all points, only back rail is hardened steel.

[kazahara]

didnt upgrade, thought about it, but dont know what to place instead of this one, any sugestions?
yes it looks huge, rear is about 120cm wide
thanks guys

There are a few rear shocks that can fit: Bandit 1200, R6, and Hayabusa to name a few. I installed a Bandit 1200 in mine and absolutely love it. It not only made the ride more comfortable but it also improved my riding skill as I can lean much more than I could have before. The only modifications that needed to be done were to the shock itself and none to the bike. The bandit 1200 shock is a little long... I had Tmod rebuild the shock and he placed spacers within the shock so that it would work properly. The Bandit 1200 will also raise the rear a few inches, my rear tire still touches the ground with the center stand up but it is completely stable still. From what I hear the R6 will lower the rear end. IMO talk to Tmod if you are serious about an upgrade, it does not cost very much and replacing the spring is only 2 bolts.

Check it out.

[steves]

Pre and Post bikes will take different replacement shocks.

The R6 shock is not suitable for 98+ appliactions.

[Danskat]

Thanks for the mounting bracket pics! I've wanted to find a way to put luggage on mine inexpensively and this gave me a few ideas! Thanks!

[Astro4x4]

Looks great

[FJCharlie]

Thanks for the mounting bracket pics! I've wanted to find a way to put luggage on mine inexpensively and this gave me a few ideas! Thanks!

sure thing
if anything else needed just ask

[JIB]

I love it. This is what the bike was made for. Long tours with luggage. not wheelie down to K-mart.

You have K-marts in Norway?