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I have the Roadster screen on my T100 and love it. I have the Triumph Bonneville leather bags on my bike and DO NOT like them. Sissy bars impede throwing one's leg over the seat, so I don't have one at all, but do have a nice rear rack. I put a center stand on the bike as soon as I bought it, but this is one of the most difficult bikes I have ever seen to get up on the stand.

I have done just about everything you can do to a T100, including some things no one else has done; removing the airbox, the emissions stuff and rejetting added a lot of power, but made cold starts difficult. Adding a sheepskin cover to the seat greatly improves comfort.

Second only to adding the windscreen to me was adding a GPS unit; but I would have paid double for the GPS if it showed unpaved roads differently from paved roads.
 
Carl S, what waterproof bags are you using? I'm in the market and open to suggestions. Also, what size(s) would you recommend? I prefer to travel as light as possible. Looking at "best" options for weekend camping/fishing trips and I like the look of your setup.

I'd like to add what are the advantages/disadvantages to seat and rack bags vs duffel bags?

Looks very good. I find the sissybar useful for strapping down my waterproof bags when I travel. It is hidden in this photo; it helps keep the bags from sliding back.
 
Oh, how I love upgrades and modifications!

In order:
Triumph Alcantara seat
Triumph luggage rack
Triumph Quick Release Long Haul windshield (upgraded windshield to Cee Baileys--higher shield)
Handlebar risers
Centerstand
Progressive fork springs
Air Intake removed
BC Sleep Exhaust
coming soon: Ohlins s36e rear shocks

I'm expecting to love the rear shock upgrade most of all but the center stand, windshield, and exhaust all tie for first.

Chad
 
Carl S, what waterproof bags are you using? I'm in the market and open to suggestions. Also, what size(s) would you recommend? I prefer to travel as light as possible. Looking at "best" options for weekend camping/fishing trips and I like the look of your setup.

I'd like to add what are the advantages/disadvantages to seat and rack bags vs duffel bags?

Chad, these are waterproof bags that I also use for kayaking. They are known as "dry bags". I have one large (the black one) and one medium (the blue one). I got them at an outdoor shop. They work really well and definitely keep things dry. I use tie down straps to secure them and then I hook two cargo nets together to cover them. That lets me put small items under the net with out having to repack - such as extra layers of clothes as the day gets warmer.

For me, the advantage is that I can use the dry bags on the motorcycle and on kayak trips. The large size holds more than seat bags and rack bags.
 
Thanks, Carl! Always appreciate your feedback. I have been looking at the dry bags at aerostitch and twisted throttle. I really like the new twisted throttle dryspec D38. pretty snazzy. http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/7026/

Chad

Chad, these are waterproof bags that I also use for kayaking. They are known as "dry bags". I have one large (the black one) and one medium (the blue one). I got them at an outdoor shop. They work really well and definitely keep things dry. I use tie down straps to secure them and then I hook two cargo nets together to cover them. That lets me put small items under the net with out having to repack - such as extra layers of clothes as the day gets warmer.

For me, the advantage is that I can use the dry bags on the motorcycle and on kayak trips. The large size holds more than seat bags and rack bags.
 
I do not remember the dimensions. You will just have to look at the photo to get an idea of the size. I can cram a lot of stuff in them. I paid around $40.00 for the large one and and around $25.00 for the medium size.

I too, like the idea of a bag that keeps its shape; but being a former soldier, I am well used to duffel bags. :y2:
 

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