My first ride in 2007

[user 3870]

Pics from our trek!

Brand spanking new

In the Bayou

Notice the wally world rubber gloves!

At Rudy's BBQ outside San Antonio

East of El Paso

 

[Chips]

It's funny, I used to think a sport(ier) bike with just a top case looked stupid. Then one day I pulled the bags off the Feej and left the top case on, and it's pretty much been that way since. I often wonder if I shouldn't round out the aesthetics a bit and get the color-matched V46(?) bag, but then I look at the prices and I realize that for the money, my E45 looks just fine. If you squint. From 30 yards away. In the fog. At night.
The bike really does feel a little different with the side cases off - enough that I can feel it anyway. I won't say better or worse, just different. Have you noticed that too?

There's a place close by where we can ride and pick you up a Blue Sea fuse box for under the seat. Or I can run down there and snag it if you're pressed for time.

(ps... ok to drop that tire off tomorrow?)

I rode the bike to DMV and Powersports East yesterday with the bags empty and thought that it felt a bit different than riding with the bags loaded. I could feel the wind gusts a bit more. When I rode your bike with my V46 topcase empty, I felt the rear end was a bit squirrely at high speeds but stable as a rock below 80. I guess after being blown around riding my 600, the differences don't really phase me, I adjust my riding techniques and move on. I've put the side cases on a shelf and plan to run around town with the V46. As to looks, I like stuff that looks good (hence the FJR purchase) but in this case I prefer function over form.

I'm on the fence with the Blue Seas fuse block. If I put a Baehr Ultima XL unit under the seat will I have room for one? I've seen a fuse block which utilizes the same mini-spade fuses as the bike and I'm leaning towards that. Because of it's smaller size, it would allow more flexibilty in selecting mounting locations.

And yes, feel free to drop the tire off on your way home. I'll remember to return your GPS card and ditty bag.

Pics from our trek!

It's awesome that you and your SO have matching bikes. Color me a bit envious. Thanks for the pics.