snaphappy wrote: Dave; The Varadero seat has two foam bits, after writing about not having the time I started to rip my second seat apart. Being able to swop between passenger seat or rack wont be possible. The seat base would need sealing and a rain channel fitting so I dont reckon its worth the h...

it sounds fiddly but its pretty simple to fit. the time it takes depends on how good a finished job you want. you can hide all the plumbing or have death by ziptie if you like. ive got the HCR behind my varadero numberplate, the only thing i didnt do was fit the vacuum tube to the fuel system, on la...

snaphappy wrote: I've got hold of an old dero seat to see if I can convert the passenger bit to a luggage rack. Winter project, no time at the mo. I know the foam is two parts so it shouldn't take too long just need to strengthen or support the riders seat. i dont know if its actually in two parts ...

me too, i could never justify £14k on a motorbike whatever it was, unless my circumstances radically change and i was suddenly wealthy. even then i would like to think i would still have an eye on value for money. what has it got on it that is worth so much? a 1200GS isnt worth £3k more than my vara...

varadero, pretty good out the box but ive put 2 power sockets on it, strengthened the topbox mount, heated grips, extra tie downs, a decent horn, an accessory fuse box for it all. wish you could split the seat like a GS, that would be handy. thought about a wider screen and crash bars but im happy w...

ive bitten the bullet and gone for a yrs subs. a bit of support for my kind of mag. since 'motorcycle voyager' went t#ts up a few years ago theres been nothing on the shelves to interest me, im just not into wheelies im afraid

as youve discovered, steer clear of triumph luggage its pants. good brand generic plastic is the best value, givi, kappa, krauser, shad etc. and be careful of sizes, ive got a 45ltr honda box and even though the blurb says it does, it doesnt fit two "my size" helmets without seriously stra...

hi mate

Alun wrote: I'd like to see a pic of that bike with a body board sized bag davsato.[/quote] honestly they are huge, from the back of the rider to stuck out maybe 2' behind the bike. i'll try and dig a pic out but i dont know if i took one. i do have a pic of a topbox 1m square dog box, complete wit...

hi guys, newbie here, been riding sports bikes for a dozen years till i got my varadero two years ago. i know its not going to compete in a baja enduro but its a fantastic road bike and tourer. been greenlaning on it and its fine. try and go on a euro trip every year, go a bit further for a bit long...