Upgrading to larger bike?

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Upgrading to larger bike?

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April 13, 2010 at 2:55 am #25698

Commonbear
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I didn’t get around to taking the 650 Classic for a ride, maybe I should have. My concern for the weight came from sitting on it in the showroom and just muscling the handlebars a bit. Will try and take that extra step next time I hit a dealership.

My biggest issue right now is dealing with the sales people. I understand that they work on commission, but if I’m telling them (pointedly at the start of the conversation) that I am “fact finding” today and will NOT be buying, I don’t want to have to remind them FOUR TIMES over the next twenty minutes that no, honest, I won’t be buying. I’ve ended up walking out of two dealerships in two weeks over just that. *sigh*

April 13, 2010 at 4:27 am #25709

Sean_D
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At least not through Suzuki. Know of any 3rd party options that look good and function well? Something that doesn’t look like you slapped some odd fitting 3rd party make shift bags? They look appealing, but for her needs need the side bags and top box to carry her gear, clothes, etc.

April 13, 2010 at 4:30 am #25710

IBA270
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GIVI…

April 13, 2010 at 4:53 am #25712

Sean_D
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Thanks! I looked at Hebco Becker and didn’t seem to have anything. I don’t know why it didn’t occur to me to look at Givi.

April 13, 2010 at 1:29 pm #25717

IBA270
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Givi makes GREAT stuff as you probably know. Many OEM’s select GIVI to produce their bags…Honda’s VFR comes immediately to mind. I had a set on my old FJ1200 for the ’03 IBR and they were brilliant!

April 13, 2010 at 2:45 pm #25718

Sean_D
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… I am not sure why I didn’t think about them. I think mainly because I was locked in at the time trying to find some hard luggage options for my bike in order to carry some camera gear. I don’t think Givi is an option for the Bonneville unless there is some sort of custom bracket that would work. My brain kind of locked in on Norman Hyde and Hebco & Becker

I am not sure the Caribou stuff would work either, which is too bad. I love the Pelican cases for carrying gear.

Edit: I take that back. Apparently it can be done http://caribou.smugmug.com/photos/489529557_bZvxj-M.jpg

April 13, 2010 at 5:45 pm #25725

MikeCalgaryClassic
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I’m pretty sure the S50 weighs in at a little under 500lbs. Probably a decent choice for an upgrade as it’s a heck of a lot lighter than a star 650.

April 13, 2010 at 6:35 pm #25727

CBBaron
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There are Givi systems for almost any mid-sized bike.
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productlist/743/

I like the looks of the PLX system better than the traditional as it hugs closer but ofcourse that means the interior space on the bags are a little odd shaped.

Craig
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