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The weather is improving in my corner of the world. Yesterday felt like Spring, finally. The only things missing were our beautiful mountains (or, at least, the tops of them).
Whatever. I wasn’t really looking up in the afternoon…
For me, commuting is typically 25-35 minutes each way with multiple weather-dependent rides each week. Longer rides for fun are 1-2 times per month and they’re almost always late at night and under 2 hours.
As you can see by my preferred units of measurement, available time takes priority over...
I drove through Castlegar back in July, as part of a family road trip from Vancouver through the Okanagan and Kootenays. The whole time I kept imagining how awesome it would be on my Guzzi…
…and YOU did THAT! Congratulations!
I’m in South Surrey but frequently wander into the Fort Langley area.. and often ride east, towards Abbotsford. A lot of great motorcycle routes between Glover Road and Mt. Lehman.
If I had a week’s notice, I could probably meet up in Fort Langley on a sunny Sunday morning.
Thanks for sharing! I figure it ultimately hinges on the bike, bag and speed, but additional drag on one side seemed more plausible to me than a dramatic weight imbalance. Mine is a V7 and my additional load may only be 10 pounds including the bag and its mounting bracket.
Speaking of drag…
On...
Unbalancing issues aside, there is more support for right side over left, which leads me to believe there are no concerns for mounting a single saddlebag on the same side as the shaft drive. Mounting on the right also means the helmet lock installed on the left would remain unencumbered. So...
Thank you. Similar thought process about COG and why I posted the Q. I’m also considering soft panniers, which may be more aerodynamic when packing light and less when packing full compared to a hard case.
Nice ride, BTW!
I have a small top case, but it’s not enough for my work commute (i.e., laptop) and I’m tired of wearing a backpack.
How unstable is it really though? I assume there’s some additional drag, but wouldn’t it be something manageable?
I’m not riding cross country on an adventure bike, nor...
On a previous bike, I had two and used the right bag almost exclusively. I never carried enough weight to fear an imbalance…
Admittedly, I’m leaning right because the bike leans left.
The decision is fairly straightforward for most scrambler owners with high exhaust on one side, but for a V7…
Q: If you were to buy a single saddlebag (with a proper mounting kit), would you be mounting it to the right side or left side of your V7?
And why?
Another hello and welcome from the Lower Mainland, but from a guy who hasn’t ventured north of Courtenay (yet).
It’s going to be a great Summer for riding all over BC!
Two big tipping points for buying my first Guzzi last year:
local dealers with reputable service who are committed to the brand
GuzziTech’s online presence, so I can educate myself and be part of a larger community
Without both, I don’t take the plunge and would miss all the awesomeness that...