billclemen
01-12-2008, 11:35 PM
Got the taller windshield, tank bag, and seat bag installed this afternoon. The tank bag, in my opinion, is best suited for notions, such as sunglasses, sunblocker, small flashlight, etc. Because of the crease in the "tank" I wasn't sure that regular tank bags for basically flat tanks would work as well. I didn't get the front tankbag bracket to fit over the rubber sealing flange. My tankbag installation instructions made no mention of the rubber sealing flange and it is not pictured in the instructions that came with the bag. Before trimming the rubber flange I thought I would wait and hear from others who might have completed the tankbag installation. How did your installation go for you? The rear of the tankbag is secured by a tab that slides underneath a trim piece. Actually a simple installation other than the rubber flange.
The rear seat bag appears to be well made, though it will not hold a full coverage helmet. There are other options for helmets, such as the front trunk (if empty), a padlock, or a bar end helmet lock.
The tall windshield puts the wind up higher, though there is still plenty of air circulating around for those hot days. The stock windshield has a curl in the upper lip that does a surprisingly good job. The touring windshield does not have this curl but uses additional height to direct the air even higher. I am 5'11'' with a 32 inch inseam and the wind seems to hit at about the top of my helmet. I have a luggage rack back ordered (very pricey), so I hope that the quality is really superb.
The rear seat bag appears to be well made, though it will not hold a full coverage helmet. There are other options for helmets, such as the front trunk (if empty), a padlock, or a bar end helmet lock.
The tall windshield puts the wind up higher, though there is still plenty of air circulating around for those hot days. The stock windshield has a curl in the upper lip that does a surprisingly good job. The touring windshield does not have this curl but uses additional height to direct the air even higher. I am 5'11'' with a 32 inch inseam and the wind seems to hit at about the top of my helmet. I have a luggage rack back ordered (very pricey), so I hope that the quality is really superb.