treybrad
New Member
Another vote for a top case here.
I bought and used side cases on my last bike the first 4 years I had it daily because they looked better. Then, I finally got a decent top case, and I pretty much stopped using the side cases unless I really need extra space.
The weight/COG thing is a legitimate concern in theory, but I've never noticed in everyday riding. I work for a beer distributor and regularly take a case of beer home from work (~30lb) in my top case. I wouldn't go off roading with it back there, but it doesn't give me any trouble -- it certainly isn't unstable.
Also, the aerodynamics of a top case seem to be better, and it gives the wife something to lean against on the rare occasion she rides along.
So.... there are pros and cons to both. Lane splitting is illegal here, or that would be another big plus for a top case, but it really boils down to what you want, IMO.
trey
I bought and used side cases on my last bike the first 4 years I had it daily because they looked better. Then, I finally got a decent top case, and I pretty much stopped using the side cases unless I really need extra space.
The weight/COG thing is a legitimate concern in theory, but I've never noticed in everyday riding. I work for a beer distributor and regularly take a case of beer home from work (~30lb) in my top case. I wouldn't go off roading with it back there, but it doesn't give me any trouble -- it certainly isn't unstable.
Also, the aerodynamics of a top case seem to be better, and it gives the wife something to lean against on the rare occasion she rides along.
So.... there are pros and cons to both. Lane splitting is illegal here, or that would be another big plus for a top case, but it really boils down to what you want, IMO.
trey