Just ordered this rack from Samurider last week, showed up in 5 days. Apparently no longer in stock domestically (US).

Just test fitting here:

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2hPPPgB][url=https://flic.kr/p/2hPPPgB]IMG_5434 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/185657922@N07/]Michael Vachon, on Flickr

Replacing rear garnish bracket on both sides:

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2hPPP16][url=https://flic.kr/p/2hPPP16]IMG_5436 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/185657922@N07/]Michael Vachon, on Flickr

Lining up forward mount hole hardware, rack, flange spacer, garnish, OEM spacer... Trick is to leave everything loose until ALL bolts are in position.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2hPPNz1][url=https://flic.kr/p/2hPPNz1]IMG_5439 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/185657922@N07/]Michael Vachon, on Flickr

This was a bit of a PITA - Turn Signal housing interferes w/rear bolts. Figured out how to lift the rack up enough to clear those and start the bolts into the openings:

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2hPMe3Y][url=https://flic.kr/p/2hPMe3Y]IMG_5441 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/185657922@N07/]Michael Vachon, on Flickr

All bolts loosely installed. Time to snug everything down!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2hPPNmf][url=https://flic.kr/p/2hPPNmf]IMG_5442 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/185657922@N07/]Michael Vachon, on Flickr

...and we're done!

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2hPMdMn][url=https://flic.kr/p/2hPMdMn]IMG_5443 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/185657922@N07/]Michael Vachon, on Flickr

Arrow full
Smart IAT
Andreani Misano front (prototype)
Ohlins rear (rivisited)

Inviato dal mio EVA-L09 utilizzando Tapatalk

Shameless plug for my office neighbors at Nelson Rigg. They got tired of looking at my poor, faded cover and handed me a new one today.

If anyone can't see my bike in the parking lot, they shouldn't be driving.

Was down south in Salt Lake City today. After my scheduled appointment I had plans to head to the new Duluth Trading Store. Between it and my appointment location was the Multi Brans dealer that carries Ducati/BMW/Triumph and at one time Moto Guzzi.

Had the rest of the late morning and afternoon to burn if I needed to and headed on over to the dealership. The place was chock full on the Ducati showroom floor and in fact there were so many scramblers they flowed over into an adjoining room that was full from wall to wall with used bikes and what looked to be about 6 different versions of the Scrambler.

It looks like comfort was the primary concern of this Scramblers previous owner.



I liked this version because the color reminds me of my XR1200





I spent a considerable amount of time looking hard at this Griso



Not shown but right behind this Griso was a 25th Anniversary Interceptor that was very clean. I thought about approaching the salesman and telling him I was interested in a 'two-fer' for the Griso and VFR. I was thinking if he could approach $11,500 or thereabouts I might bite. I thought better of it and moved on.

The VFR is at this link :

https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/57236992

This used electric piqued my interest for how light and exceptionally narrow it was.



I moved on to the Triumph showroom. Again, the sheer volume of inventory was almost as impressive as the attractiveness of their models.

The Speedmaster is a bike I have a definite weakness for. The leather saddle bags had me drooling, as much from their classic look as they're exceptionally high quality construction.



My desire for a new model Thruxton seems to have waned. While I like it, it no longer has that particular power over me that it had when it first came out.



This T-120 Ace Café Edition pushes a lot of buttons. In British Racing green it might be too much to walk away from. As it is, looking at this bike I can't wait for the flat/matte paint craze to run its course so we can get back to how paint should look on this style of bike.





The 1200cc Speed Twin looks the business in the flesh. Tight/all business/huge round headlight/dual exhaust/twin rotor front brakes. The stylist that pushed this model through should get a Christmas bonus.



As I meandered my way through the static rolling stock and came across this. First thing I thought was "GOOD LORD, can Triumph do no
wrong?"



Again, only the paint put me off. Had this been gloss I may actually have started talking to the salesman, if I could fine one. I didn't see any the entire time I was on the showroom floor. I'm going to have to think about this one as I'm still looking for an adventure bike (and have been for a long time) to fill that last spot in my garage.



Two different versions of the 1200cc Scrambler sitting outside. The white one is a looker.



And then on to the BMW side of the House.

I like the R9T and I could live with any of these color schemes.

Probably my favorite:



It was a good tire kicking outing. I really like the Griso but have the CB and XR right in that size motor and while the riding/feedback is different it's not enough to make me seriously consider it at this point.

However, that 1200cc Scrambler is giving me some research to do over the next couple of months.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijeHdQ_qlU8

[url=https://imgur.com/GnTrgt8]

I've enjoyed the convenience of my Givi trunk from the time I installed it on my last BMW. Get to work, one button release, and I'm walking into the office with it. I transferred the trunk to the CB1100 on a Givi rack for the bike.

I've resisted putting a trunk rack and Givi mounting plate on the Bonneville, as I didn't want to sully it's classic looks. I've had a soft tail bag on the seat, but I tend to ride that bike less, since I need to haul stuff to work, and for local shopping trips.

Of all the things I should be worried about - being a good husband and son, a pleasant coworker, etc, I have found my mind increasingly crowded with whether or not to put a stupid Givi mount on the Bonneville. Looking at it objectively, it sounds idiotic to have expended so much brain space to this.

Since putting any sort of luggage mount on the bike would involve a purchase over the dollar threshold where my wife and I have always agreed to discuss such things, I wanted to get her objective view on my dilemma, and her blessing to spend the money.

My wife has a very uncanny ability to look at any situation and render objective advice that puts things into very clear perspective.

"Do you spend most of your time riding to and from work, the store, etc, or worrying about what other people think about how your bike looks?"

"You spend your time with the bike sitting on it, looking forward, correct? Would you even see the trunk sticking off of the back while you ride?"

"You would make the Triumph just as convenient to commute with as the Honda, right?"

"If you put the trunk on the Triumph, it would be ridden more, meaning it would be out of my way in the garage when I'm trying to get to the laundry area, correct?"

"Just put the stupid rack on the bike and be done with it then!"

The Givi rack has been ordered.

Went for a night ride after changing the oil. Bout to hit 11k mi and she's still a looker.

This is somewhat motorcycle related because this involves a friend of mine of over 25 years.

He was on his way into town (Freeport, Il) last Wednesday the 13th of November at 3pm when he apparently had a heart attack while driving and died, with his truck ending up on its side in a ditch. He was not found until 5 or 6AM on the 14th. His son had driven passed him multiple times while out looking for him and never saw his truck in the ditch.

The coroner said that he had an acute case of pneumonia coupled with an enlarged heart (double the normal size) and would have died within a week even without the pneumonia. The worst part about all of this is that EVERYTHING was treatable. His death did not have to happen.

He was 64 years old. He leaves behind a 28 year old son, his significant other and her massively handicapped 25 year old daughter, and 3 dogs.

He was a bit paranoid about the world, but had many friends and was loved by many.

You will be missed my friend.
R.I.P. Mike Labellarte

I just ordered this supersize windshield (S-03 Original) as the CB1100 wasn't getting any winter riding compared to my other Goldwings .. So I decided to make the CB1100 the baby wing of the family

Does anyone have any reviews before I open the box as the item is not returnable once opened per the vendor .. Since the CB1100 is in the photo ad, I think the fitment should be ok

https://slipstreamer.com/motorcycle/slip...-original/