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Howdy,
I'm an old Yamaha enduro restoration specialist with a 2009 Wee that is used for my street bike.
I have been trying to sort through all the choices for outfitting my Wee for travel.
I have spent the past weeks searching the forum, but ended up with more questions than answers.
Here's what think that I need:
In order to pick a skid plate, I need to pick a set of crash bars first.
Crash Bars
It seems that the best choice will be one that has the best combination of features in this order:
1. Coverage (do they protect the cowling in addition to the engine)
2. Strength (thick wall, diameter of tube, material)
3. Mounting (mounts to frame, not engine)
4. Cost (also, where is the cheapest place to buy them)
Skid Plate
Best combination of features:
1. Coverage
2. Strength (thickness, material)
3. Mounting (srong mounting points)
4. Cost
Rear Storage
The top case can be anything I strap to the rack.
The hard cases seem like they are more waterproof and can also provide some protection in a fall. But the soft case/dry bag would be lighter (but how to carry them low?)
Features:
1. Size
2. Mounting (low and forward)
3. Material
4. Cost
Seat
I have read about so many seats, but it seems like no one has tried more than two or three (the stock one and one other). I am talking about solo riding, so I am looking for only my comfort for long duration.
It looks like I need the sheepskiin pad in addition to whatever I get.
Windshield
I read the buffeting thread, but still no winner.... other than the Malstad brackets.
It seems like you need more coverage than the stock wind shield.
Radiator shield
Do you need one?
Other items...
Mirror extenders
Tank Bag (medium to large with map window)
FenderExtender
Hand Guards
Heated Grips
Tires (I have the stock Trail Wings with about 3K miles)
I have adjustable lowering links and the Suzuki centerstand.
I am over 55, male, 180 lbs, 5' 10", about 31" inseam
Please help!
I'm an old Yamaha enduro restoration specialist with a 2009 Wee that is used for my street bike.
I have been trying to sort through all the choices for outfitting my Wee for travel.
I have spent the past weeks searching the forum, but ended up with more questions than answers.
Here's what think that I need:
In order to pick a skid plate, I need to pick a set of crash bars first.
Crash Bars
It seems that the best choice will be one that has the best combination of features in this order:
1. Coverage (do they protect the cowling in addition to the engine)
2. Strength (thick wall, diameter of tube, material)
3. Mounting (mounts to frame, not engine)
4. Cost (also, where is the cheapest place to buy them)
Skid Plate
Best combination of features:
1. Coverage
2. Strength (thickness, material)
3. Mounting (srong mounting points)
4. Cost
Rear Storage
The top case can be anything I strap to the rack.
The hard cases seem like they are more waterproof and can also provide some protection in a fall. But the soft case/dry bag would be lighter (but how to carry them low?)
Features:
1. Size
2. Mounting (low and forward)
3. Material
4. Cost
Seat
I have read about so many seats, but it seems like no one has tried more than two or three (the stock one and one other). I am talking about solo riding, so I am looking for only my comfort for long duration.
It looks like I need the sheepskiin pad in addition to whatever I get.
Windshield
I read the buffeting thread, but still no winner.... other than the Malstad brackets.
It seems like you need more coverage than the stock wind shield.
Radiator shield
Do you need one?
Other items...
Mirror extenders
Tank Bag (medium to large with map window)
FenderExtender
Hand Guards
Heated Grips
Tires (I have the stock Trail Wings with about 3K miles)
I have adjustable lowering links and the Suzuki centerstand.
I am over 55, male, 180 lbs, 5' 10", about 31" inseam
Please help!