Feral,
Here is a pic of the bike carrier mounted, with bike. I have not ridden far with the bike mounted but could not notice any difference in handling for the few miles I rode with it. No vibration or feedback, couldn't even tell it was back there, but then I didn't get it up to highway speeds. The carrier is a very well designed custom fab created by the seller of the Tenere, who I presume must be a retired Mech Eng. I think he is/was a Forum member here but I don't know his alias. Some of you may recognize the ST from the stickers on the top case, which I have decided to leave on for the time being.