Getting back on the bike

TURBO200R4 · Dec 11, 2019

i also use the twist throttle therapy

RobWhi · Dec 11, 2019

Jason Jurgens said:
Hey Mate

I’m in Melbourne...feel free to connect. If you need a place to sleep over, you’ll be welcome.

barbagris said:
Rob - The first thing - Yup it bleedin' does.

I am not sure anybody does any decent mounts for SHAD side cases on an R3.
I have some SHAD 43L cases on mine (no longer sold) and had to make my own non-QD mounting system up.

That expanding topcase - I've a mate with one on his BMW - he says it gets a bit rattly when it's not packed to bursting.

Take a look at the Hepco&Becker Junior series.

Thanks for the reply.
The Hepco & Becker look a bit old school to me compared to the SHAD

I spoke to the shad distributor here and I can go have a look at them and see
what there brackets are like.

cheers
Rob

RobWhi · Dec 11, 2019

Tripps said:
Welcome back.

Thanks

1olbull · Dec 11, 2019

warp9.9 said:
Pictures please

Warpo,

Oz Knight · Dec 11, 2019

RobWhi said:
We brought a Rocket in 2013 and only done approx 6000klms

We had a unfortunate incident and lost our business with a fire. The insurance company gave us hell
and my mental health has suffered . I have been in hospital for the last couple of months getting treatment
For PTSD and depression.(mental health sucks)

Still fighting for the income protection

We have decided to get back on the bike and do a trip down the East cost here in Australia from Brisbane
To the Great Ocean Road taking over 3weeks

We have leather saddle bags and storage and thinking about upgrading it to hard luggage
The advantages of security waterproof . I like the Spanish Shad panniers and expandable top box.
Does anyone have any of these.

We are hoping to do quite a few trips so want to set the bike up a lot better

Rob

Hey RobWhi....let me know if you come through Melbourne.....great to meet another Rocket Captain over a beer or a coffee

.....cheers

tribal · Dec 11, 2019

Sorry to hear about your misfortune and I'm glad you reached out for help.
It seems like it is helping and taking a trip can get you out of your head.
Stay in the present!

Tal · Dec 12, 2019

Sorry to read of the troubles you have endured but you know, i believe you will conquer all this. To me you have already made inroads by sharing and creating plans going forward..that is huge!
The GOR trip is awesome...even tho i'm a kiwi, i did this trip many years ago in a wee car and in no particular hurry. We stopped and soaked in the beauty quite alot...it's good for the soul!...on a bike it will be breathtaking i'm sure!!
Good on you!!.....onwards and upwards!!....

barbagris · Dec 12, 2019

RobWhi said:
The Hepco & Becker look a bit old school to me compared to the SHAD

Yup - I know.
According to SHAD - No brackets for the R3 - any of them. There were not before either.

H&B do at least make a frame. And those cases have proven they work and stay on.

I did try using the SHAD with some QD adapters from SW-Motech. I was NOT impressed.

Tbh, if I were to re-investigate luggage options I would want cases that load from the top. If they're QD naturally you can do this with the cases removed from the bike.
I would rather bolt them on fixed.

RobWhi · Dec 12, 2019

barbagris said:
Yup - I know.
According to SHAD - No brackets for the R3 - any of them. There were not before either.

H&B do at least make a frame. And those cases have proven they work and stay on.

I did try using the SHAD with some QD adapters from SW-Motech. I was NOT impressed.

Tbh, if I were to re-investigate luggage options I would want cases that load from the top. If they're QD naturally you can do this with the cases removed from the bike.
I would rather bolt them on fixed.

Thanks I will have a look.

Idaho Red Rocket 3 · Dec 13, 2019

Getting on the bike anytime makes a good day. I to suffered a PTSD event long ago (even before we had the acronym ) and thanks to Jesus, a truly loving Wife, Motorcycles and Prozac, life is good.

BTW: I can have all the Motorcycles I want. Currently have 5. Can only have one Wife.

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