OUt for a Ride!

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IntlRunner
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OUt for a Ride!

Post by IntlRunner » Sun May 27, 2012 11:06 am

I have passed the 500 mile mark this weekend and I must say that the more I ride the Sh, the more I enjoy it. About the only negative thing I can say about it, is that it's storage is lacking. Still, I have average 85.4 mpg (US gal) over this period and have not explored the top end, but have seen 65 mph riding solo and 62 mph indicated riding two up with a little left in the throttle (speedo seems to be pretty close to being dead on). Anyways, here is a pic of my scoot with the Givi E370 top case...
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2008 Honda ST1300
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Re: OUt for a Ride!

Post by Custodian » Sun May 27, 2012 8:15 pm

After riding a standard motorcycle for the last 3 seasons... I am tickled with the storage space with the OEM topbox... I have had milk, sugar, eggs, donuts on one trip to the grocery... & detergent, t paper, kleenex, trashbags & cookies on another trip.

Like you said all with over 85 MPG.
Patrick
Southern Illinois
2010 Honda SH150i
OEM windshield & top box
Boss Audio MCBK400
Givi Inner Liner Bag
Michelin City Grip tires
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IntlRunner
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Re: OUt for a Ride!

Post by IntlRunner » Mon May 28, 2012 10:58 am

I am tickled with the storage space with the OEM topbox...
I will agree as the OEM topbox seems similar in size ( 35 vs. 39 liters), and looks much better on the scoot than my Givi (Givi won in my case as I also use it on my Burgman and it cost less, even with the adapter plate). But, I have found that putting too much weight in the top case (well in excess of the recommended 3 Kg) comes at a cost as handling suffers a little (granted, at those times I'm usually have my wife as passenger and she has her backpack with computer with books in the top case).
2008 Honda ST1300
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Re: OUt for a Ride!

Post by Custodian » Mon May 28, 2012 12:34 pm

I completely understand about multitasking with utilizing the Givi on both scooters... smart money.
Patrick
Southern Illinois
2010 Honda SH150i
OEM windshield & top box
Boss Audio MCBK400
Givi Inner Liner Bag
Michelin City Grip tires
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