If you go with the Happy Trails mounts, you can run either asymetrical bags or the mounts are adaptable to equal size bags. They will accommodate both their ...
Bert wrote: " I also have a Mistral Carbon Can that has been set up for a Quota for $200...." What do you mean by "has been set up". Is it a can you adapted to...
Gentlemen-thanks for the info. I didn't realize there were so many other options out there. The Happy Trails and Hepco Becker look good. Appreciate the...
I believe it was made for a Sport. I had an aluminum mounting plate/strap made and an inlet adaptor that made it a great fit for the Quota. It is a carbon ...
I have had my bike backed into and dropped,all that broke was a lock on the bag that hit the ground a nd I also have the three point crash bars from Hepco and...
In a message dated 12/1/2003 2:25:01 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... What people don't realize is that the aluminum ones bend and distort and can split much...
I agree with George. What people don't realize is that the aluminum ones bend and distort and can split much easier than the plastic bags I have a pair of GIVI...
Russ, George, I have H&B alu cases, and am very pleased with them. They have suffered a bit, but never any problems of the kind you are mentioning. They are...
Dick Lampe
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Dec 2, 2003 9:57 pm
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In a message dated 12/2/2003 3:55:48 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... It's when you drop the bike that you notice the problem, especially at low to moderate...
I have used Happy Trails welded aluminum boxes on a R1100GS, Quota, KLR650, and my Dakar 650. No problem with any of them and I have never crashed on them yet....
Good point on the abusability of plastic bags-I had one come off my R1100RT at ~80mph (I forgot to put the handle down which locks the case on). A passing...
Checked out those clocks and figure the Red one will look real nice in my shop. I called the guy and he will take orders direct. I'll have a check in the mail...
This guy has Hepco Becker stuff on ebay all the time. I have seen a set of plastic 40l junior cases from him for 199 pounds, which is about $350. He's also got...
Wallis Sholar already spoke for it...But I may have another on the way from Eish. I ordered one and finally gave up and got one form Moto so I may end up with...
WE HAVE A SET OF HAPPY TRAILS ALUM PAN, THEY WERE BUILT FOR A CUSTOMER WHO PASSED AWAY BEFORE HE COULD DRIVE UP FROM CAL. hAPPY TRAILS UNITS ARE SIMILAR TO...
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Dec 4, 2003 3:53 pm
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I have both and plan to sell the GS after my a on a trip to Alaska this coming spring. I'll ride either the GS or the Quota and my wife the other. The GS has...
What about the front and rear suspension? Is it geared low enough? ... this coming spring. I'll ride either the GS or the Quota and my wife the other. ... ...
travel is already 210 mm.....how much do want? front wheel is 21", an advantage over most all-roads. Springs are too soft for road use, but should be ok for...
Dick Lampe
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Dec 4, 2003 9:06 pm
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Jim, Some rambling (sometimes disconnected ) thoughts on GS oilheads VS the Quota: It's a little lighter than a GS, a little down on power. It's very similar...
I have been reading all of what you guys had to say about the Quota in the dirt and decided to add my 2 cents to it. First of all to compare the Quota to a...
I have had both an R1100GS and a Quota. I love my Quota, the beemer is in some ways a more advanced motorcycle. It has better brakes and better fuel injection....
In a message dated 12/4/2003 3:47:27 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... No, if you've owned Beemers for a while, you might be a Beemer weenie... I see a whole...
