Hey,warming up old threads is what it all about.
go for it.
BTW.I agree with the rack over the sissy bar
tis much easier to get your leg over.
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Hey,warming up old threads is what it all about.
go for it.
BTW.I agree with the rack over the sissy bar
tis much easier to get your leg over.
That's a great photo Carl.
Is that how you pack when you go down the road to pick up a pint of milk?
I was just going around the block to warm up the chain so I could lube it. Actually I was on my way home from the the NTBF rally in Maggie Valley, NC last May.
panina
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You are right, we are not getting any younger, in 30 years we all buy scooters...
wot u talkin about willis
You are right, we are not getting any younger, in 30 years we all buy scooters...
I don't think so. I may have a hack rig - but no scooter!
Gary
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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.
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.
I agree with you - but for the opposite reason.
chadtx
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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?
I'd like to add what are the advantages/disadvantages to seat and rack bags vs duffel bags?
chadtx
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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
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
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.
chadtx
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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
That dryspec D38 is a good looking bag. However I have less than half the cost of tne D38 invested in my two dry bags.
chadtx
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Great! I like how the dryspec keeps its shape. Mind giving me the size of your bags (liters or dimensions) and estimated price you paid? Aerostitch has dry duffel bags from $67 to $135 depending on brand and size. http://www.aerostich.com/bags/seat-bags-and-tail-bags/dry-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.
I too, like the idea of a bag that keeps its shape; but being a former soldier, I am well used to duffel bags.
