RE: [ST] for Kevin - massive hard bags on new ST

["Kevin Redner" <kredner@xxxxxxxxxx>]

	The one drawback to aftermarket bags is that they are not form
fitted to the bike. Thus, even if the bag is smaller, the mounting
brackets force the bags to hang way off the bike. Just look at the ZZR
or VFR. Yecchhhh!  ;-)  Aside from the poor aesthetics of large, bulbous
protuberances on the bike, what I would be really worried about is
catching a bag on a car while splitting lanes. That would suck!!
	As has been pointed out though, if the bags are an option that
can be eliminated then soft bags are an option. Or, a $1000 suspension
upgrade to my existing '00 may suffice. With that, and the good fortune
to get another 43,000 miles out of it, it may be a while before I have
to think about a replacement.

Kevin

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx] On 
> Behalf Of don draper
> Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 9:28 AM
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [ST] for Kevin - massive hard bags on new ST 
> 
> 
>  >>> The hard bags are an unqualified disaster. If they don't 
> make a smaller set optional there will never be a 2nd 
> generation ST parked in my garage.  :-(  <<< 
> 
>     Not so fast, Ke-mo sah-bee!  Bear in mind that GIVI makes 
> hard bags for our Sprints, in several sizes from 21 liter to 
> 54 liter, that are way less expensive, more waterproof and 
> more rugged (though less pretty) than Triumph's.  I'm sure 
> you could sell the stock bags to some wrestler with a Rocket 
> III,... or a farmer with a John Deere
> tractor.       =;o)
> 
>                                doggydoo   - - - o&\o
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