[jb1957]

I took the top case off and took bike for a ride no more heavy beast handles low speed
like my FZ1 used to . I will never put it back on till I sell it 2009 LT I was ready to sell
it because of the low speed hand full

jim
brushton ny

 

[DerVerge]

I have had the top case off a few times. The only problem is that every time I do, my wife wants to go for a ride. I agree, the bike handles very nicely with out that case....

 

[saddleman]

I've never been able to see any difference with it on or off

 

[MountianMama]

On that note, is there a passenger backrest without the case.

 

[copperstatetour]

On that note, is there a passenger backrest without the case.

Negative, but I cannot imagine it would be hard to fabricate one or modify a purchased one to mount.

 

[mreuter]

Take my top case of once in a while and in my feeling the handling is far better.
To the question if there is a passenger back rest on the market, yes it is. I thing is a Backrest model by A&S BMW Parts

BAK-K12LT-Passenger

This is how it looks on my LT

Manfred

 

[jb1957]

if you made that rack you do quite nice work

jim

 

[mreuter]

Thanks Jim, I put only the rim and lights on the rack them self I ordered in the states.

Manfred

 

[SteveW]

This is interesting. I considered taking mine off but didn’t think that the weight of the trunk would make that much difference. Maybe I’ll give it a try.

 

[messenger13_ver2]

I took the top case off and took bike for a ride no more heavy beast handles low speed like my FZ1 used to .

I told you a MILLION times ... quit exaggerated! :rotf:

 

[RockyRaccon]

I take mine off fairly often and replace it with a rack. The case is in the 30 to 35 pound range and sits high on the bike. I like it better off, but then I have to strap my man bag to the seat or rack exposed to the weather.



John

 

[messenger13_ver2]

I like it better off, but then I have to strap my man bag to the seat or rack exposed to the weather.

 

[deputy5211]

Good to see you have not lost your edge, Joe. Good to see you around again!