SV on its way to touring/commuter mode - Page 2

anthonyk · 11-13-2008, 06:14 PM

Nice! I really miss the hard bags I had on a previous bike.

Man, 35mpg is my usual commute mileage. I was getting almost 50 running 80mph across Texas last summer.

Particle Man · 11-13-2008, 09:13 PM

very nice

gahdzila · 11-13-2008, 11:12 PM

Nice. I've also got the SW Motech setup with e21 side bags. The e21's are not huge, but they're quite durable, are top-opening (a HUGE plus), and a GREAT value for the price, IMO. SW Motech racks are well worth the price premium over givi mounts IF you plan to keep the bags/racks off of the bike at least some of the time. I bought the Motech's with the idea that I would leave them off most of the time...but I find the bags so useful in everyday riding, I ended up just leaving them on all the time.

SteveP · 12-08-2008, 08:53 PM

So I got huge box from Twisted Throttle today. Sweet!

My racks, locks, and bags came in right when the said they would. I'm really happy with the customer service from Twisted Throttle.

So the install for the racks was interesting because the directions were all in German. Other then the taillights fitting a bit weird, the install went off without a hitch. Took about 3 hours total. That was taking my time and enjoying some German lager.

I'm really happy with the fit and finish of the racks, they look like they will hold up nicely against the elements.

Blah, blah,blah.... pics

rogue · 12-11-2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gahdzila

Nice. I've also got the SW Motech setup with e21 side bags. The e21's are not huge, but they're quite durable, are top-opening (a HUGE plus), and a GREAT value for the price, IMO. SW Motech racks are well worth the price premium over givi mounts IF you plan to keep the bags/racks off of the bike at least some of the time. I bought the Motech's with the idea that I would leave them off most of the time...but I find the bags so useful in everyday riding, I ended up just leaving them on all the time.

Bah! It's because you're lazy!

Steve, cool set up!

unknownroad · 12-13-2008, 10:57 AM

And it's still CLEAN! Gah!

Looks like the SW Moto racks are a step up from the Givi tube racks... at least they give you a reasonable place to put your turn signals.

11-13-2008, 09:13 PM	#12
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	very nice __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

11-13-2008, 06:14 PM	#11
anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	Nice! I really miss the hard bags I had on a previous bike. Man, 35mpg is my usual commute mileage. I was getting almost 50 running 80mph across Texas last summer.

11-13-2008, 11:12 PM	#13
gahdzila trailer trash Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 2004 SV650S Posts: 26	Nice. I've also got the SW Motech setup with e21 side bags. The e21's are not huge, but they're quite durable, are top-opening (a HUGE plus), and a GREAT value for the price, IMO. SW Motech racks are well worth the price premium over givi mounts IF you plan to keep the bags/racks off of the bike at least some of the time. I bought the Motech's with the idea that I would leave them off most of the time...but I find the bags so useful in everyday riding, I ended up just leaving them on all the time.

12-08-2008, 08:53 PM	#14
SteveP Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Moto: The v-twin trifecta Posts: 437	So I got huge box from Twisted Throttle today. Sweet! My racks, locks, and bags came in right when the said they would. I'm really happy with the customer service from Twisted Throttle. So the install for the racks was interesting because the directions were all in German. Other then the taillights fitting a bit weird, the install went off without a hitch. Took about 3 hours total. That was taking my time and enjoying some German lager. I'm really happy with the fit and finish of the racks, they look like they will hold up nicely against the elements. Blah, blah,blah.... pics

12-13-2008, 10:57 AM	#16
unknownroad Guys... where are we? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Moto: SV650 Interstate, CX500 rat-bobber, whatever else runs. Posts: 784	And it's still CLEAN! Gah! Looks like the SW Moto racks are a step up from the Givi tube racks... at least they give you a reasonable place to put your turn signals.