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>>>>> Troy Blood <TroyB@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> After 5+ hours later I have the bags on. Man was that a chore!!
At the weekend I was talking to a friend of a friend who's a
Triumph mechanic, and who *hates* putting bags on STs (like he gets
the chance very often...). He was overjoyed to hear that I won't be
buying bags from his dealership!
> I must have added 10 lbs. of bracketry to the bike. I guess I am
> going to have to add the CF exhaust to try and negate the additional
> weight.
If you're talking about the Triumph CF exhaust, is it worth it?
As far as I know it's a CF wrap over a steel can.
> I am a little disappointed about what is involved if you want to
> raise the exhaust when the bags are removed.
Oh? Do tell.
> A touring bike with out a helmet lock???
Yes, interesting decision that one.
> And what about the absence of lash on points near the rear seat,
> there is no way to tie anything down!!
There are bungee points on the rear footrest hangers. They're
rather low for my liking, but I have lashed stuff to the pillion seat
a few times using straps between these and the grab rail.
Jim
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