Re: [ST] ST new bags

[He Fei-Bao <feibao@xxxxxxxxx>]

I guess I'm the wierdo, as I love the look of the ST with the hard
panniers and the the bike looks better with them than without.

For the top box...I don't dig it as much when the panniers are on, but
by itself esp on an RS it looks nice to me - esp when compared to
Givi, etc.  Also, it does hold a lot :)

OTOH, the bags on the new ST are butt ugly.  Don't care for all the
sharp angles myself (I like curves).

I'm also disappointed to see analog gauges on the '05.  I don't go
over 100mph often, meaning that hafl of the speedo is wasted space 99%
of the time, and those small numbers can be hard to read in the rain
at night.  I really wished they'd have gone digital.

Also, I agree with the poster that stated the concern re: insurance of
it now being > 1000 cc's.  I'd rather have the 955 and the lower rate,
even if it meant a few hp..


On Thu, 9 Sep 2004 19:45:09 -0400, Rupert Galea <rupert@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > UGH!!  I know they are useful, but the top boxes are UGLY!!  Sorry -
> just
> > my
> > opinion.  I never really liked the bike with the hard luggage, looks
> wise.
> > The soft luggage appears more sporty and fitting of the bike.
> >
> > And yes, the new luggage is ugly and resemble some sort of pontoons...
> >
> >
> > Matt Heyer
> 
> I actually really like the look of the top box. I am not sure about the
> panniers however, which I fitted today.
> 
> The soft bags are great because when you are not using them the bike
> looks 'normal'.
> Rupert
> 
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