Are those saddle bags easy to put on and off? Would be handy to just unclasp it and bring it with you like a to go bag if needed.
Alas no. Each bag mounts with four allen bolts that defy the "quick detach" principle, unless you're the patient type. However, the windshield IS truly quick detach with the flip of a lever.Are those saddle bags easy to put on and off? Would be handy to just unclasp it and bring it with you like a to go bag if needed.
The main detriment is excess weight so I shed another 4 lbs. today by removing the passenger footpegs. This also cleans up the look of the rear end. Just need shorter bolts to retain the side panel mounting brackets. Maybe I'll set a new style - the Scrobber or bobbed scrambler :grin2:The SCR950 is what it is: A really nicely made poseur when it comes to comparable scramblers.
I have the OEM skidplate for my SCR. Was going to install it after first oil change, now I'm having second thoughts...How much do you think it interferes with air cooling?Time for some much needed weight loss after testing these accessories for 2,000 miles. I removed the fairing, saddle bags and skid plate with all associated mounting hardware to lose the extra 21 lbs. that pushed the bike up to 570. Too heavy for a nimble scrambler theme in my opinion. The accessories caused turbulence that compromised handling, restricted air cooling and access to the oil filter. In retrospect, I much prefer the naked SCR950 look that sold me on the bike in the first place.
I wouldn’t worry too much as there are two generous slots cut in the front to channel air flow under the crankcase. Obviously Yamaha gave some proper design thought to this. The mildly-tuned SCR carries an ample 4 quarts in its wet sump and is not prone to overheating.I have the OEM skidplate for my SCR. Was going to install it after first oil change, now I'm having second thoughts...How much do you think it interferes with air cooling?