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I run mine almost exclusively undressed. Even when commuting or day-tripping, I only add the top box. I had (and sold) the panniers then bought the hard sport bags. That way I have the storage if I really NEED it for moto camping or weekend trips with a passenger. But most of the time, I don't. This became apparent to me when I realized that I was either riding around with empty bags or there were things in the bags that I didn't remember was in them. I like the sport cases because they come off clean, (no racks or mounts left behind).

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Tobba611 said:
I run mine almost exclusively undressed. Even when commuting or day-tripping, I only add the top box. I had (and sold) the panniers then bought the hard sport bags. That way I have the storage if I really NEED it for moto camping or weekend trips with a passenger. But most of the time, I don't. This became apparent to me when I realized that I was either riding around with empty bags or there were things in the bags that I didn't remember was in them. I like the sport cases because they come off clean, (no racks or mounts left behind).

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Same here. I run mine mostly naked but I got the tank bag to carry my small junk. I like the hard case mounts because they also serve as crash bars if I ever go down. Did you take off the windshield? It looks pretty cool without it. Just enough of a fly screen to tuck behind...
 
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BigLou said:
Same here. I run mine mostly naked but I got the tank bag to carry my small junk. I like the hard case mounts because they also serve as crash bars if I ever go down. Did you take off the windshield? It looks pretty cool without it. Just enough of a fly screen to tuck behind...
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Thanks! That's a Wunderlich "Flowjet"..

It works nice, it's designed to "clean up" the air. Reduces turbulence. Or so I'm told.. Lol. It does look kewl though.
 
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I usually just roll with the top box unless I am going offroad or otherwise need the capacity. Without the side cases or bags, it’s a lot more difficult to get the bike upright if you have a whoopsie on the trail — been there, not doing that again.

I know that the top box-only look is geeky, but it’s incredibly useful.
 
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Burnin Padrons said:
I agree with the side cases being handy for up righting a downed bike. The plastic grab handles are a joke and if you ever dump a bike with the sport cases, well good luck.
I installed a Touratech upper rack frame and it has already paid for itself
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Is that the rear rack with the grab handles and the rear rack for top box? If so I'd love to compare notes bc on the 24, I had to do a custom bolt. in the back.
 
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Tobba611 said:
I run mine almost exclusively undressed. Even when commuting or day-tripping, I only add the top box. I had (and sold) the panniers then bought the hard sport bags. That way I have the storage if I really NEED it for moto camping or weekend trips with a passenger. But most of the time, I don't. This became apparent to me when I realized that I was either riding around with empty bags or there were things in the bags that I didn't remember was in them. I like the sport cases because they come off clean, (no racks or mounts left behind).

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Paint looks 👍👍
 
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