ricer1 Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 I have never liked the look of side bags on bikes and have always been able to use rolls bags secured on the back seat during warm weather, summer here or Florida in winter. I can go five days with storage of summer light clothes. I went on a May trip to the BRP and the dragon and had to take cold weather clothes, just in case. I couldn't stuff all the gear in my roll bag and had to ask others in the ride group to put things in their bags. I just had the side bags installed yesterday, they don't look bad, more importantly I can remove them in minutes. I will only need these bags for 20% of my riding, but I can imagine getting used to the storage capacity and keeping them on the bike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 (edited) The way they two toned them works really well, they blend in....they don't grab your eye and detract from the rest of the bike. Edited June 26, 2020 by Tonik 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durk Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 I agree with Tonik on this one. Bike looks good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Gym10 Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 I’m usually not a fan but some bikes really pull them off and yours looks nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahoo Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Looks good Ricer. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Looks good, but can't that bike out run cold weather? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Looks really good, kinda want one of those, but couldn't justify almost double the price of a zx14... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Same price as a Goldwing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricer1 Posted June 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, magley64 said: Looks really good, kinda want one of those, but couldn't justify almost double the price of a zx14... I like the sport bike engines in sport tour ergonomics. I had a 2013 Kaw Ninja 1000 and was considering waiting for the Ducati V4 Streetfighter for a new bike purchase, then I found out Kaw came out with H2R in an sport tour bike, I bought the Kaw H2 SX SE sight unseen. The Duc Streetfighter was even more expensive than the Kaw H2 SX SE, so I saved money... LOL! I currently also have a 2006 FZ1 and 2017 FZ10, these are great bikes for aging bikers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 The H2 SX SE was at the top of my list when I was looking for a bike. I couldn't find a decent deal on one when I stumbled on the deal on my current bike that I couldn't pass up. I would like to have the faster Kawasaki and can wait until the right deal comes along to pick one up. I always ride with a top box on my bike and occasionally have the side cases on for trips which has only been three times so far. I have more storage capacity with the three cases than a Goldwing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 26 minutes ago, Uncle Punk said: I have more storage capacity with the three cases than a Goldwing. Don't let Jim hear you say that. The Goldwing is a perfect motorcycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Plus my bike is faster, has more ground clearance, weighs less and stops better. It's a real panty dropper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: Don't let Jim hear you say that. The Goldwing is a perfect motorcycle. His trunk must be massive since his saddlebags are smaller than mine. Or he might be bad at math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 I have 130 liters of storage, side cases are 36 liters each and the top case is 58 liters. Every case on mine is bigger that the Goldwings since the side cases are only 30 liters and the top case is only 50 liters. My math might be wrong but all of my cases come off and I can go riding with my sport bike buddies without holding them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricer1 Posted June 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 I have had cars with less trunk space than the Shad, definitely my Vette! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Whoops, thought Tim was talking about John's bike. Didn't realize we went off topic to UPs bike. Since we went off topic John you want me to lock this? Your choice. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Goldwing bashing is always on topic. We don't want this site to become just for the old codgers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 All ready more Goldwing owners here than S1000XR owners. Some of whom are younger than you. Might be time for a Goldwing sub forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 I'm sure the other Goldwings are great bikes and I might go that route when I'm really, really old and about ready to stop riding. Yours however is not appropriate and will be made fun of every chance I get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 54 minutes ago, Tonik said: All ready more Goldwing owners here than S1000XR owners. Some of whom are younger than you. Might be time for a Goldwing sub forum. some clubs are still exclusive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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