Fantastic mate. Nothing like that feeling of doing a trip like that, looking back and soaking up that sense of achievement. Also that feeling of security you get because you bike just seems to want to keep going; really strengthens your relationship. Well it does for me anyway.
Honestly? I don't like them. They were a cheapo quickie solution. I need to make a better mounting solution. The position is a little too close, and the clamps slip.
After market stuff is too pricey. Same with the sissy bar. I made that too. Need to pay someone to make me a pad. I am no seamstress!!