06 tour pack

[crewof1]

Thanks for the pics. I saw a hole for the key tumbler -- do these bags come with the tumbler out so that you can key the bag to match the ignition key? Or do you need a separate key for the top case?

My '05 came with an extra matching lock tumbler in case I ever get the topcase. I think it would be the same with the '06's...

 

[lotecredneck]

Does anyone know if one has to drill holes in the plastics on the 06's to mount the base plate like you do on the 03-05's?
I hope not.

We don't have a clue yet because there are no mounting kits available for the '06. They have trunks, but there is no Estimated Time of Delivery for the mounting hardware. I am being told that Europe will not release them until they have satisfied their demand!

Regards,

Tony Orihuela

Yamaha Sportscenter

 

[nusman68]

Is it worth it to get a hard trunk or best be served by a tank bag? Doesn't it affect the stability of the bike?

- I run a Givi V46 mounted on one of Toecutter's plates (that allow the box to sit about 2" more aft, making it more comfortable for a passenger, (in case you hadn't heard about it) and have had no handling issues, (whether I run solo or not) well into triple digits.

 

[ZZZzz]

The stability of having the trunk might be all the weight up high and far back, (as in my case as shown...)

But when packed as intended, I do feel the added air-brake it does cause at elevated speeds. My bike is better without it, but when used with a passenger, my wife feels more secure and I can't tell the differance at that point.

I picked up this Givi in black w/ rack for $360....... minus the brewski's,

ZZZzz