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ZG · « **Reply #20 on:** May 22, 2011, 10:02:32 AM »

I switch back and fourth between riding with the side bags on (no trunk) and riding with just the trunk on (no side bags)...

But I always have one of the 2 options on for carrying my laptop for work commutes and picking up beer and food on the way home, or if I'm out on a weekend ride the option to gear up or down depending on outside temps changing...

I like having a lockable place to put my GPS, radar detector, helmet, and gloves in when the bike is out of my sight so I don't have to carry them around with me...

mike · « **Reply #21 on:** May 22, 2011, 10:05:21 AM »

i leave mine on all the time. the storage space is nice & the police tend to leave me alone. (Bags off= florida cops follow because it looks like a sport bike....... bags on= i don't even exist to them as long as i'm not riding like an idiot)

m919 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 22, 2011, 10:12:47 AM »

I leave mine on all the time. Not much issue with hitting them.

maxtog · « **Reply #23 on:** May 22, 2011, 11:01:31 AM »

Quote from: Boonedawg on May 22, 2011, 06:42:25 AM

I'm not talking "COOL FACTOR", I'm talking about getting on and off the bike without scuffing...guess it's just gonna take a bit to get used to.

You have to change the way you mount the bike with bags on it. Took me a few times to get used to it, now it is no big deal. Instead of mounting while facing mostly forward, mount while facing to the right and lift your leg up with bent knee then put it over straight, then turn and face forward. Strange at first, second nature after a few dozen times.

JetJock · « **Reply #24 on:** May 22, 2011, 01:06:39 PM »

Never off. I've always got somedamnthing with me, plus rain suit, gloves, etc. Naked bikes are a PITA for normal riding where you've got work stuff, stop to buy something, etc.

GMan · « **Reply #25 on:** May 22, 2011, 01:50:21 PM »

Unless I'm on a trip or going to the store, I never have them on.

Barry · « **Reply #26 on:** May 22, 2011, 02:12:09 PM »

Believe I've ridden the bike 1 - 3 times w/out the bags on. I have a top case, that's more often than not also on. Bike handles just as well with the un-cool bags. I got stuff to carry.

C14 = man purse

HAHAHHA

justbob · « **Reply #27 on:** May 22, 2011, 02:22:26 PM »

Mine stay on the bike all the time, they are only removed for cleaning.
One of my pet peeves is people kicking my saddlebags when mounting or dismounting the bike. It only requires a little thought to prevent dragging a foot across the bags and scuffing them. Demo bikes really get abused by people scuffing the seats and bags, even new bikes in the showrooms.

st2sam · « **Reply #28 on:** May 22, 2011, 02:40:58 PM »

I'd have to say 50/50..
BUT they sure are nice and it's one reason I bought the bike.

blanton · « **Reply #29 on:** May 22, 2011, 03:16:06 PM »

On mostly, with this stuff behind me no chance of boot scuffing a bag........

Rawman · « **Reply #30 on:** May 22, 2011, 03:55:16 PM »

99.5% always on. Plenty of scuffs to prove it......

manowarwi · « **Reply #31 on:** May 22, 2011, 04:00:13 PM »

I haven't taken mine off yet besides in the garage. One of the main reasons I bought the Concours was I was tired of having to have soft luggage on my old bike and even then always worrying about needing to bring stuff home from work. I always keep a spare pair of sun glasses, night clear shades, gloves, and other odds and ends with me as well. Being able to store my helmet in one at work instead of having to lug it around is an added bonus.

ZG · « **Reply #32 on:** May 22, 2011, 04:43:13 PM »

Quote from: Rawman on May 22, 2011, 03:55:16 PM

99.5% always on. Plenty of scuffs to prove it......

The .5% being the day you took your avatar pic eh Raw...

Bob · « **Reply #33 on:** May 22, 2011, 04:52:22 PM »

I pretty much only have the bags on the bike because I have to. Pretty much mostly traveling. The rest of the time they're not on the bike.

Shadowofshoe · « **Reply #34 on:** May 22, 2011, 06:38:58 PM »

Quote from: mike on May 22, 2011, 10:05:21 AM

i leave mine on all the time. the storage space is nice & the police tend to leave me alone. (Bags off= florida cops follow because it looks like a sport bike....... bags on= i don't even exist to them as long as i'm not riding like an idiot)

This is absolutely true.....in fact I had many bike conversations w/cops on my LT, only once while waiting for a performance award....no reason to think it won't continue on the better bike!!

Mike

Rawman · « **Reply #35 on:** May 22, 2011, 07:03:23 PM »

Quote from: ZG on May 22, 2011, 04:43:13 PM

The .5% being the day you took your avatar pic eh Raw...

I was taking pics for my brother to show him what the bike was like, I just liked it, LOL!

fmwhit · « **Reply #36 on:** May 22, 2011, 07:13:31 PM »

I usually ride with them off, only putting them on for trips where I am going for a few days. That way I don't have to worry abt them falling off or getting scuffed up, and at least if I drop the bike or total it I will have some close to virgin bags to sell-lol.

alexx45 · « **Reply #37 on:** May 23, 2011, 03:07:57 PM »

I only take them off to clean behind them. Then back on they go. Of course I bought mine more for the touring side than the sport side. I just like having the storage space.

mikeboileau · « **Reply #38 on:** May 23, 2011, 03:17:13 PM »

Never....they are too handy to have.

riverbound51 · « **Reply #39 on:** May 23, 2011, 06:46:53 PM »

I leave my bags on all the time. I carry a tire repair kit and pump with me, as well as the clear or tinted face shield for my helmet (whichever isn't on the helmet).

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Author Topic: How often... (Read 14746 times)

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