Hi, I'm about to pull the trigger on a ST and have read with great interest all the information here on the forum about bags, windshields, crash bars, etc.
No end to the amount of information (and opinions) which is huge for folks new to the ADV side as I am.
I plan to be solo most of the time, two-up for short trips and around town. I'm 6'4" (35" inseam) 200 lbs, and will need all the "tall guy" mods I can find, flat seat mod, taller windshield, bar risers, etc.
After reading all the posts and watching all the bag tossing video's I've come up with this initial farkle list. Most likely in order of purchase.
1. Crash Bars - Alt Rider crash bars (only the lowers for now, may add the upper later for assy mounting)
2. BikeMaster Engine Guard highway pegs for the Alt Rider crash bar. (I gotta stretch out my new knee)
3. AltRider rear brake Master Cyl guard and Universal joint guard
4. Madstadt 24" windshield and Madstadt windshield bracket
5. Rowe PDM60 (need it to power my Zumo, Escort and Sena gear)
6. Bumot Defender Panniers and Top Box (a bike without bags is like pants without pockets)
I plan to use RAM mounts on the Madstadt cross bar for my Zumo, Escort and Sena gear.
I don't plan to be off road initially so no skid plate for now.
What have I forgotten?
Any "oh shits" for compatibility?
Thanks for your wise advice,
Sorb
No end to the amount of information (and opinions) which is huge for folks new to the ADV side as I am.
I plan to be solo most of the time, two-up for short trips and around town. I'm 6'4" (35" inseam) 200 lbs, and will need all the "tall guy" mods I can find, flat seat mod, taller windshield, bar risers, etc.
After reading all the posts and watching all the bag tossing video's I've come up with this initial farkle list. Most likely in order of purchase.
1. Crash Bars - Alt Rider crash bars (only the lowers for now, may add the upper later for assy mounting)
2. BikeMaster Engine Guard highway pegs for the Alt Rider crash bar. (I gotta stretch out my new knee)
3. AltRider rear brake Master Cyl guard and Universal joint guard
4. Madstadt 24" windshield and Madstadt windshield bracket
5. Rowe PDM60 (need it to power my Zumo, Escort and Sena gear)
6. Bumot Defender Panniers and Top Box (a bike without bags is like pants without pockets)
I plan to use RAM mounts on the Madstadt cross bar for my Zumo, Escort and Sena gear.
I don't plan to be off road initially so no skid plate for now.
What have I forgotten?
Any "oh shits" for compatibility?
Thanks for your wise advice,
Sorb