Your Last Bike Before the CB?

[jedd_imp]

Here's my story...back in March, 2015, I sealed the deal over the phone on a brand new 2013 CB1100, and on Saturday, this giddy kid towed his trailer up to the dealer to finalize transaction.
Well, long story short....this baby came home w/ me instead:


2014 Vstrom 650 w/ Adventure pkg, 0 miles.

Once I got her home I added a top case to increase carrrying capacity:


But it didn't come w/o some complications. This monokey plate, made for the Vstrom, looked aesthetically appealing, but produced an annoying rattle when the case was unloaded.


So, I pilfered this rack off my Burgman scooter, and the rest is history. The footing is substantially larger in diameter, and spaced farther outboard. No rattle, stout, but not as pretty.


All's well that ends well...until a few weeks later, when my new Aerostich riding suit arrived, and I then learned that the bubble top case could NOT fit both my suit and full face helmet. You'd think something this gigantic could, but looks can be deceiving.


Bummer! So I got this massive 58L case to replace the bubble 55L case.


Let me tell you what...you wouldn't think that an extra 3L more would make a difference, but the rectangular shape vs. the oval shape is an eye opener. Not only can I fit my riding suit and helmet, but I have enough space to add even more items above them.

Over time, I did this and that to the Strom to make it more dirt worthy...currently this is how she be, hwy pegs and cruise control added for good measure:


And that's a wrap....brap