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Got over 80mpg twice riding in the mountains of New Mexico. 84 has been the high. I regularly get in the low to mid 70s. No special conditions, tailwinds, special fuel or overly cautious driving techniques. Manual tranny. Maybe the thin air has something to do with it.
Guys with rear brake issues. Please remember that about two thirds of a motorcycle's braking power comes from (and should come from) the front brake. if you are trying to stop your bike with just the rear brake you are riding dangerously for many reasons. You want both wheels to slow down...
I am trying to devise a way to clip some kind of map holder onto the "not a tank". Has anyone out there found something or fashioned something for this? I bet one could be easily fashioned out of some of those lip clamps, some light bungies and a frame of some kind to hold a map or grocery list.
Thanks Bode and Craig. I will look at the Moto Fizz stuff. I had their large one for years. Used it on the first trip on the Bc700x.
It held up great but was definitely NOT waterproof. The waterproof cover was not very good either and it almost wiped me out in the badlands.
Thanks Turbo, Ziggie and Sears. I have been looking at this Gears bag, but I wonder if it leaves room to open the tank when the Honda stock top case is attached. Sears: I really appreciate the photos. Do you have one from behind so I might see clearance from the back? I will try to post some...
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This is my first post here. I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a tail bag that isn't a hassle to unhook when fueling up? I am also running Givi monokey panniers and the Honda top case. Pictures would be great.
Oh, and what about a map holder that attaches to the faux...