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Old 03-25-2012, 11:18 PM   #21
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Wow that skid plate is hideous
That photo makes it look better than it really does. It is huge and hideous, but other than the 500lb weight penalty the engine can now survive a nuclear holocaust, and there is a hinged door to flip out the oil filter

here is another monster

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Old 03-25-2012, 11:56 PM   #22
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That photo makes it look better than it really does. It is huge and hideous, but other than the 500lb weight penalty the engine can now survive a nuclear holocaust, and there is a hinged door to flip out the oil filter

here is another monster
The aluminum one doesnt look as bad as the flat black.
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Old 03-26-2012, 01:01 AM   #23
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Reminds me of peeps who install headlight & tailight guards on their Range Rovers, lol
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Old 03-26-2012, 01:29 AM   #24
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Reminds me of peeps who install headlight & tailight guards on their Range Rovers, lol

You'd be surprised how many people actually USE Them for there intended purpose...
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Old 03-26-2012, 10:42 AM   #25
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I have the SWmotech bash plate and cage on order...

Yes, that huge bash plate is fucking disgusting.
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Old 03-26-2012, 12:07 PM   #26
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I went and did some riding on mine yesterday playing photo tag.

No hideous skidplate on my bike





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Old 03-26-2012, 02:47 PM   #27
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Those side cases look similar to the ones I have on my V-strom. I wonder if I might be able to use the same cases, just with different mounting hardware, when it comes time for a bike upgrade...
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Old 03-26-2012, 03:41 PM   #28
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My bags are made by Micatech. The bags are all the same and they make mounting hardware for a bunch of different models - V-strom included.

I love them. Waterproof, secure, and huge.

http://micatech.net/
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Old 03-26-2012, 03:55 PM   #29
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My bags are made by Micatech. The bags are all the same and they make mounting hardware for a bunch of different models - V-strom included.

I love them. Waterproof, secure, and huge.

http://micatech.net/
Yep, I have the V2 cases. I also love em. I have the internal bags for them, too. Makes packing so much easier.
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Old 03-26-2012, 09:25 PM   #30
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I like the blue Krabill...
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