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Originally Posted by ckcarr
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I always wanted a tail hump, but that's a $629 accessory, so I never did it. You need the front flyscreen to accompany it.
I'm intrigued by the saddlebags, I just saw a set up in Provo at Harrison Eurosports.
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One thing I didn’t realize about the hump...the back pad unclips providing a nice sized storage pod for stuff. Yep, everything is expensive as options. Keep an eye on eBay or Beemerboneyard...maybe you’ll score one cheaper.
I’ve thought about a small screen but really like her naked. Would hate to introduce buffeting as the wind isn’t a problem in our weather normally (70 today). May give it a try at some point. The bike came with the Motorrad tank bags (2) and matching saddle bags. I removed the right one for normal riding. I’d say they’re good storage for day rides but not so useful for touring.
The bike also came with “Option 719” milled valve covers (almost a $2k option). They look nice but nothing I’d have sprung for. The stockers look fine to me.
Jeff...one intangible that I like is the bike feels “real”. I had an S1000R a few years ago that had every gizmo known to man. Felt like I was riding a science project. This bike is pretty basic with that nice side to side shuffle on startup. Really good torque but compared to a Ural and my SS, much smoother, planted and considerably faster with no weird behaviors. There seems to be a certain soul in there that I’ll need to coax out over time.
Have a few hours to kill this afternoon. More coaxing to do!!!