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What did you have when you toured the world? Hard cases?Yeah, the hardcases were a legacy thing. Going back and outfitting the GS with Reckless 80s when we get back.
He was lucky he didn't tumble the same way the bike did.Well that's write off ....all for not removing a side case.
What did you have when you toured the world? Hard cases?
I went out of my way to get the hard cases but I'm sort of wishing I went with soft. Cheaper to replace in case of bike going down and no aluminum to bend back into shape...
You are right about the security,. It only keeps the curious hands out of your cases but if someone wants something really bad they will get it.
The locks on the hard cases are a nuisance as you always need to use the key to open them. Which is most likely attached to the key ring in the ignition.
I went out of my way to get the hard cases but I'm sort of wishing I went with soft.
The locks on the hard cases are a nuisance as you always need to use the key to open them. Which is most likely attached to the key ring in the ignition.
Separate the keys. Ignition key on its own, all others together.
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When you're at home, park the bike beside a box or step to make that part of your journey easier. That's not helpful while out though.I'm considering glueing magnets on the tank for the small tank bag. The bottom of the small tank bag is flexible to conform to the shape of the tank. There are lots of quick connect plates for the MT3 around but all the bags are $$$
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My problem with soft or hard luggage is getting my leg swung over the seat. I'm very stiff and not agile plus not that fond of the look of soft saddle bags. I'm hoping I can get my leg over the very slim case which is only 2" thick.....failing that just remove the pillion seat entirely which is bulkier than the one that was on the Honda. If I solve the laptop issue then cameras are okay on the smaller tank bag if I can work the magnets.
Not sure I'm up to mounting from the footpeg...old dogs n new tricks tho this is a slightly heavier and more stable bike than the Honda...so maybe. The Honda had a tendency to tip over on the side stand if the camber was wrong. The top case and tank bag ( my little 7L tank bag is silly heavy with camera, lenses, power brick, meds and snacks ) put weight up high.
I'll drug up in a few hours and try some mounting.
I can't recall how I got on the CB500x with side bags and a pillion bag.
I do recall leaning way down beside the bike to get my leg very high. Maybe muscle memory will kick in.
Noraly and Marc both stick their leg out and hop forward to the seat get on their cramped riding space.