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Thinking about picking up a used OEM silencer to replace the RHS original, which is heavily scuffed and scratched. The part number of the original is 2206480 (SILENCER,EXHAUST,CATALYST,RH) On fleabay there's a similar one with the part number 2206490, which according to the parts fiche is...

Thanks for posting. I have the exact same cases from a previous bike and was wondering what they'd look like on the Bonny. Not bad at all, it seems. :up:

That looks good. Any buffeting noise?

Thanks for that. I thought there might be a difference between the 17" and 19" sizes.

Anybody know offhand the pressure for a Metzler 110/70? There's no sticker on my bike, and the manual lists a different tire.

Looks nice, but I was kinda hoping the new model would get a shaft drive.

I went the opposite direction. I had a Street Triple R for about a year and traded it for an 09 Bonnie in November. The STR is a awesome bike and I had no issues with mine, apart from a defective regulator/rectifier and alternator. I had a long test ride before buying and never thought the...

I see what you mean. Although 2 points is prolly OK, 3 points would allow the panniers to be really loaded up. Thanks again for the input. I'll post up pics when finished.

Brilliant! Many thanks for the pic otherwise. This is quite similar to what I had in mind. Especially w.r.t. connecting the racks on both sides with a single plate extending over the subframe. Did you use the pillion foot rest attachment for peace of mind, or do you think it necessary from a...

Outstanding work Eric! Those look better than the Touratech boxes. Your project has got me thinking about getting racks fabricated for an old pair of Hepco and Becker panniers collecting dust in my closet. What mounting points did you use for your racks? It looks like the lower shock bolts...

Looks good. I plan to use the same bracket to attach a pair of panniers from an old bike.

Be careful what you wish for slowgator! This model has a backseat driver feature that is hard to switch off.

i use Wheel Guard Wheel Wax by the Chemical Guys on chrome, ss, powder coating and other surfaces. Amazing stuff that protects and lasts.

I agree that it does nothing for the bike's looks, but in this case practicality wins the day. Actually, using a sissy bar bag (or soft bag with a loop of some kind) flipped around to rest on the seat is exactly what I plan to do for overnight trips. Many luggage possibilities.

Thought I'd post up some pics of this sissy bar/rack combo that I installed last week. I got it for two reasons: to let my pillion feel more secure, and to have something to easily attach my briefcase to. I have one of those soft briefcases with a sleeve meant to be slid over the pull-up handle...