KendallT
New Member
If anyone is considering them...
Up until about 5 days ago, I was completely happy with my OEM Sidecases.
In fact, I still think they are great for riders who don't plan on venturing off road.
My biggest complaint is how flimsy they are. While riding on a primitive road in Great Sand Dunes National Park, my front tire slipped out from under me in some deep sand. I was moving very slowly and the only thing my bike hit was sand and dirt. In the end (after some banging and straightening ), I was left with a diagonal crease from one corner to another and a slightly bent lid. They are still functional and I suppose this is all part of owning and using an adventure bike like it's supposed to be used. But in hindsight...I wish I would have spent a little extra money and gone with something a little sturdier.
I did wind up buying a big Great Sand Dunes sticker put on the crease
Up until about 5 days ago, I was completely happy with my OEM Sidecases.
In fact, I still think they are great for riders who don't plan on venturing off road.
My biggest complaint is how flimsy they are. While riding on a primitive road in Great Sand Dunes National Park, my front tire slipped out from under me in some deep sand. I was moving very slowly and the only thing my bike hit was sand and dirt. In the end (after some banging and straightening ), I was left with a diagonal crease from one corner to another and a slightly bent lid. They are still functional and I suppose this is all part of owning and using an adventure bike like it's supposed to be used. But in hindsight...I wish I would have spent a little extra money and gone with something a little sturdier.
I did wind up buying a big Great Sand Dunes sticker put on the crease