Woah, that's gigantic!
Charles
Charles
I looked for saddlebags... tail bags.. everything related to the luggage pretty much...Yeah no kidding, that thing is a behemoth, but that's pretty crazy that it has room for 2 helmets and additional gear. Did you look into saddlebags, or did you need something that provided more space? I'm assuming this box isn't made for the 950 as it seems you had to do some retrofitting to get it on.
I honestly haven't gone on the highway since I put it on... but I think it will...Yea its pretty big!! Does the wind catch it? My SCR doesnt handle the wind very well as it is.
sounds scary AF !I would be real careful of speed wobble with that box fully loaded. On a bike, a speed wobble can be caused by distribution of weight centered more toward the rear of the bike causing the front end of the bike to loose stability at speed.
If you've never experienced a bad speed wobble.....it will make you pull over and rethink your life. My one and only occurrence was when I was backing down from a 130 MPH run with my new 77 LTD1000. I haven't returned to the 3 digit speeds to this day.
I'm no expert on it other than one scary occurrence. Mine was speed related and was most likely induced by exceeding the bikes limitations. Some bikes are more prone to wobble. The attached link will show you how it can happen at average highway speeds and note that the bike was loaded with gear. Again, this particular bike in the video is prone to speed wobble.does it have to do with the wind? or it's mainly about being on a triple digit speed?
and that was even a cruiser... more lower to the ground !!I'm no expert on it other than one scary occurrence. Mine was speed related and was most likely induced by exceeding the bikes limitations. Some bikes are more prone to wobble. The attached link will show you how it can happen at average highway speeds and note that the bike was loaded with gear. Again, this particular bike in the video is prone to speed wobble.
http://youtu.be/sEMojGzG4sk
Yea it seems like my bike is light on the front wheel.and that was even a cruiser... more lower to the ground !!
well... I will be careful with loads then... probably the box is for my gear when I get to a certain place mainly... so it won't have this much of stuff in... maybe a laptop or empty backpack to carry around...
I dont blame you. I had one unintentional trip off road...On my old KZ750 .... Scared the crap outta me. No damage to bike. Hurt my shoulder a bit and was shaking like a leaf for about an hour... I was so freaked by the experience, I didnt ride for 2 weeks. Really I coulda been cashin in my chips....... Il never take my eyes off where im going ever again. I looked down at my back tire for just a second and Bam... Off road!!! lol Ive never gone much over 80 ... and just for a couple seconds!!! lol... Im now too old for that kinda shennanigans.I would be real careful of speed wobble with that box fully loaded. On a bike, a speed wobble can be caused by distribution of weight centered more toward the rear of the bike causing the front end of the bike to loose stability at speed.
If you've never experienced a bad speed wobble.....it will make you pull over and rethink your life. My one and only occurrence was when I was backing down from a 130 MPH run with my new 77 LTD1000. I haven't returned to the 3 digit speeds to this day.
Yeah that's rough, hope he's ok. I got a pair of kevlar lined jeans last summer. Unless its really hot I try to wear them all the time. Mesh jackets are great when its hot out, almost like wearing a t-shirt.Yea Schu..... after watching that video..... Makes me glad I wear the gear all the time. I wonder how much skin he left on the pavement?
He had a helmet but not a full face... Prob bashed his face too. Sad....
Thats why I ride with the gear. T shirts??? Nope!!
Ya just never know.
The guy has no jacket.. Prob reg jeans.... cant tell for sure but looks like no gloves...
Looks like the bike had his leg pinned at first. Poor guy.
That looked terrible.
Totally agree with you... it's just that this is the first time for me to see someone who survive going under the semi truck and across a busy highway !!!It's bad juju to watch too many crash videos. I was hoping I could delete it today but it's not like an attachment so I guess it's there to stay.
Flatrack you listed all my riding gear.
Kevlar lined Draggin Jeans (with leather chaps when cold)
Joe Rocket mesh jacket (Brooks leather when cold)
Green Label Canadian safety boots (best work boots ever)
Kevlar lined deer skin work gloves
Kevlar sleeves
Full face SHOEI