Getting Started

[MichaelG]

Paul, it looks good.

Recommend a Front Fender Extender...as you can already see the road grime being thrown onto the front of the engine from the short front fender.

There are several of them to choose from. I went with the Fenda Extenda, which is a flat black, and works real good for me. It is easy to find the "chrome" one, but...then you either have to paint it black, spray it with Plasti-Dip, or...join Steve in the QFC gang.

[Scotrod]

AND,,, I want a sound clip of those muffs!!!

CONGRATULATIONS PAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Deer Slayer]

Looking good Paul. Miles is right on with the need of a fender extension. See ya.

[Trike lady]

Looks awesome and a great Christmas gift. Enjoy.

[Paul B Blues]

Paul, it looks good.

Recommend a Front Fender Extender...as you can already see the road grime being thrown onto the front of the engine from the short front fender.

There are several of them to choose from. I went with the Fenda Extenda, which is a flat black, and works real good for me. It is easy to find the "chrome" one, but...then you either have to paint it black, spray it with Plasti-Dip, or...join Steve in the QFC gang.

Thanks Miles, I have the Fenda Extenda in black on the way. The Rune had a very long front fender and it protected the very fine looking rad, so something as simple as this will help indeed.

[bobbyf6b]

I can't remember if anyone asked but are the bags still functional?

[Paul B Blues]

I can't remember if anyone asked but are the bags still functional?

No I'm afraid they aren't, the only part that's left in the MP3 connector.

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[MichaelG]

Paul, from that picture, it looks as though you still have "some" styorage room inside those saddlebags. Enough that you could store emergency items like a tool kit...a first aid kit...a tire repair kit...blah blah blah. Things that you do not need to get to on a daily basis.

As we all know, every little bit of storage space on a motorcycle needs to be utilized. It "looks" like you still have 50% of the usable space still available.

[Scotrod]

To 'do it right'/weather-resistant would require some thinkin,,,,

Could it be done? Sure. One way might end up with 'mini' compartments with the hinges located just above the suspension. Kind of a 'how bad do you want it?' situation that would change the appearance of the otherwise smooth one piece lids.

But,,,,, How difficult is it to remove the lids as-is? (I assume the lids currently connect along the bottom perimeter of the axle well w/bolts - screws? )

If nothing else,,,,, perhaps the bottom edge of the lids could be made with a tang to drop in a slot,,,, just enough pivot to release OEM latches, swing top of lid out a little, pick up to remove entire lid, (and then watch your stuff fall out on ground,, LOL!)

Sealing/rattles/ and structural reinforcement of the lids would have to be addressed,,, Fun to think about!

[Paul B Blues]

Yeah they were specially converted to keep the back end as much to the original as possible. It was an expensive job, so I'm expecting they are weather proof. The plan was that I could still get access to the running gear for cleaning and maintenance. These are all question I'll answer when I get my hands on her, but if I can use any of the space wisely I will. Here is another picture for you, it shows new foot plates and straps to hold my feet in place. The silver cylinder is the Klicktronic gear change, which I operate by a switch on the left handlebar.

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