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[JCZ]

I've seen a few things on the SESG that I don't care for but I keep it to myself.  I'm glad that we're different, have different tastes and I'm well aware that nobody was put on this earth to live by my standards, taste, etc. and it's all good. 

I kind of look at it like this.....when you put something ugly, stupid or just plain rediculous on your bike (somebody else said it best "looks like they rode through Pep Boys with a junk magnet") then it just makes mine look that much nicer.  Having said that, I realize that there are people that don't care for the way I have mine set up and that's O.K. they're entitled to their opinion also.  No foul, no harm.

But I've got to say that I've seen a few pictures of something that just makes my mind lurch.   Nothing else has had quite the same effect but for some reason this does.  

One of the best features of the SESG (and the SERG before us) is the lines, the profile of the rear end.  The tail lights incorporated into the facia in a verticle form to add to the custom look, the curve of the fender to where it just flows and follows the slanted line of the back of the saddle bags.  You guys know what I mean.  And because of those lines and the flow, we all know that a tour pack doesn't belong on the back of a SESG unless it's being used for function (because it certainly robs from the "look").  But it seems like there are a few owners running around with a luggage rack hanging off the back of their bikes......ruining the flow, the smooth lines of the rear of our bikes.  There is just no way a luggage rack looks cool on our bike.....not even remotely.  Like the tour pack, they should be there for function only.

O.K, I've said it.  I'm sorry if I've offended anybody and if I have.  Now I'll get off my 

You guys have a great day and go for a ride this weekend!

[trwtow]

thanks jc i just bought one from tj 

[JCZ]

thanks jc i just bought one from tj  

For function, right?   I mean when we see pics of your bike with it on there, it'll have a t-bag strapped to it right?  And soon as you get to the hotel at the rally site, like the king tour pack, it'll come off and go in the room till you're ready to head back home.  I mean why do you think TJ sold it?


Just funnin with you.  I know why TJ sold it......it wouldn't work with the Corbin pillion.  Don't pay me any attention....I'll be the first to admit my thinkin is a little twisted anyway.

[hdnik]

this post is freek'n me out. Not 30 seconds ago i asked for suggestions for temp luggage on another thread. I admit for the number of times i go long distances, i really am against a tourpack becasue of the cost and i think i agree that a luggage rack is not something i really want either.

What types of t-bag can i strap onto the backrest and sit on the rear seat are out there that will suit?

[worshipduder]

this is my TBag and it AWESOME! and can double as a backrest, although I dont need one with my new C&C seat

http://www.tbags.com/detail.aspx?ID=12&SelectedCat=4

mj

[BUBBLEHEAD]

JCZ go ahead and tell us what else dont you like on the SESG. Dont tease us with this one little luggage rack thing. Spill it, we can take it.

[JCZ]

this post is freek'n me out. Not 30 seconds ago i asked for suggestions for temp luggage on another thread. I admit for the number of times i go long distances, i really am against a tourpack becasue of the cost and i think i agree that a luggage rack is not something i really want either.

What types of t-bag can i strap onto the backrest and sit on the rear seat are out there that will suit?

Tour pack, luggage rack, whatever.....we all use them for storage space from point A to point B (this summer you'll see me and the wife riding all the way from Key West to Sacramento lookin like a couple hillbillys.

If you ride solo, there's a solo rack (sits right up behind the rider) that's not to bad looking and is actually big enough and flat enough to be very practical, that the MoCo has.  It's also nice because it keeps all the weight over the back tire rather than behind it.

[JCZ]

JCZ go ahead and tell us what else dont you like on the SESG. Dont tease us with this one little luggage rack thing. Spill it, we can take it.

I was born at night........but it wasn't last night.   You must have both barrells loaded....ready to pull the trigger on me.

You can go first....go ahead, tell me what it is about my bike that you don't like.

[trwtow]

For function, right?   I mean when we see pics of your bike with it on there, it'll have a t-bag strapped to it right?  And soon as you get to the hotel at the rally site, like the king tour pack, it'll come off and go in the room till you're ready to head back home.  I mean why do you think TJ sold it?


Just funnin with you.  I know why TJ sold it......it wouldn't work with the Corbin pillion.  Don't pay me any attention....I'll be the first to admit my thinkin is a little twisted anyway.

its all good ill post a pic when its on. not scared also like my chopped tour pak but nice to have options. i think i spend alot more time buying parts then riding that will change soon summers coming

[WestCoastRuss]

I was born at night........but it wasn't last night.  You must have both barrells loaded....ready to pull the trigger on me.

You can go first....go ahead, tell me what it is about my bike that you don't like.

OK JC....here goes......."I't ain't my bike"!!!!!   Wish I had all your great mods!!

[BUBBLEHEAD]

Not waiting to jump at all. I like most of what you have done to yours. I am not sure I'm convinced on the DD gauges. I like what they offer but really like the look of the stock ones. In my book you are the raining king of upgrades just wanted to hear what you don't like. I have seen alot of things on here I would love to have.( your bike, Dickw's Ultra and others) really didn't like the Fatboy with the chopper style front end on it. But that's just me.  Personally I want a Riptanium Ultra + the SESG rear end and bag bottoms, detach TP, J$M ..................No need to go on.


SEE page 17 post 167 of your upgrade thread  

[JCZ]

Not waiting to jump at all. I like most of what you have done to yours. I am not sure I'm convinced on the DD gauges. I like what they offer but really like the look of the stock ones. In my book you are the raining king of upgrades just wanted to hear what you don't like. I have seen alot of things on here I would love to have.( your bike, Dickw's Ultra and others) really didn't like the Fatboy with the chopper style front end on it. But that's just me.  Personally I want a Riptanium Ultra + the SESG rear end and bag bottoms, detach TP, J$M ..................No need to go on.


SEE page 17 post 167 of your upgrade thread  

I went up to Redding (200 miles) with Jon to pick up his new SEUC.  On the way back we stopped on one of the off ramps for a few.  I told him, Jon, make the tour pack removable and put the SESG rear end on that bike and you'll have the best bike on the forum.  A few months later....sounds like the bike you're wanting..........  http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=45607.0

[jgadamick]

I think I have a complex now. I am one of those guys with a luggage rack (detachable of course) and just thought, you know what, you are right! It will go on top of the cabinet until needed.

[trwtow]

I think I have a complex now. I am one of those guys with a luggage rack (detachable of course) and just thought, you know what, you are right! It will go on top of the cabinet until needed.

dont fall for it wear it proudly

[BUBBLEHEAD]

I went up to Redding (200 miles) with Jon to pick up his new SEUC.  On the way back we stopped on one of the off ramps for a few.  I told him, Jon, make the tour pack removable and put the SESG rear end on that bike and you'll have the best bike on the forum.  A few months later....sounds like the bike you're wanting..........  http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=45607.0

I have both the ride home and the conversion thread bookmarked. Just saving my pennies.  Actually I have almost every conversion thread marked. Jongas' Dickws' yours' Heatwaves' It sucks to have OCD, so for now I'll have to live through all of you fine people.

I miss my SERK

[WestCoastRuss]

The easily detachable accessories are great....easy to change for your riding style, your mood, make the bsr happy.....

[Wanna ride]

What's the big deal? If we all liked vanilla, then Baskin Robbins would be chit out of luck. I remember an old saying... TO EACH HIS OWN.

I don't really care if you paint it purple pin-striped(cuz we all know only black bikes are cool ), strip the fairing off, put white walls on it and swap out the hard saddlebags for leather ones... ain't mine and I don't have to make nare one payment on your scooter. Do what you want to with it.

It's like those urban cars with the 24" wheels on 'em (you know the ones I'm talking about). I wouldn't build one, but I'm glad somebody did. I'll bet you that cat's as passionate about his ride as I am about mine. And in the end, that's a good thing. I bet he don't like my big ol' Ford sittin' on 40" mudders, but he don't have too either.

It's all good bro. The way I see it, at least you're behind handlebars.

[Badger Mike]

JCZ is exactly right.  I have a King Tour Pak that is detachable, and the ONLY time it gets attached is when I'm heading out for a long trip somewere where I need the storage.  It just plain ruins the look of the bike, but is very functional when you need.  Thus I still don't understand the need for a "chopped" Tour Pak

Any way, my TP is in the garage; where it will stay most likely until Sturgis

[JCZ]

Don't get me wrong guys...... I have a King Tour Pack (for storage on the trips) and even a luggage rack.  However, you'll not see them on my bike unless I'm using them for what they were designed for and certainly not for detracting from the appearance of the back of my SESG.

[Fired00d]

Don't get me wrong guys...... I have a King Tour Pack (for storage on the trips) and even a luggage rack.  However, you'll not see them on my bike unless I'm using them for what they were designed for and certainly not for detracting from the appearance of the back of my SESG.

Feel the same way about the KTP on my SEEG. It's about the only totally "functional" piece I have on my bike. I have left it pretty much stock other then adding a luggage rack... again another functional item.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Pete]

Am I missing something here? Isn't that why we chose the SG? I like to set up my bike based what I'm doing that weekend. The SG is great for that and on Monday I'm driving a to work clean and easy.

I have a tour pack still and the t roller bag (awesome!) still waiting for my Corbin solo (just liks JC's) but got the HD solo rack and can't wait to use it. I also have a sadleman mid size baskrest pac that was big enough to take on a two day trip to the Dragon's tale in NC. I flew from Boston to Atlanta and the shoulder straps were great at the airport.   

I did change out the crash bar and put on lowers and was planning on taking them off in June but I'm not sure I do like them so they may stay permanently.

I have noticed that with a CVO (my first) you really do have to think about accessories before you purchase them. I got some inner fairing trim and it looked terrible.

[trwtow]

now thanks to a member here i have a rack so i can go tourpak or backrest or backrest and rack

[trwtow]

or

[CVOTequila]

now thanks to a member here i have a rack so i can go tourpak or backrest or backrest and rack

I don't think that looks bad at all!! In fact it looks pretty darn sweet.

[trwtow]

found a use for my rack

[trwtow]

.fits perfect now just need a glass

[JCZ]

Well now, that's something to ponder.