tweak89
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After learning that the Honda bags required cutting of the tail panels to fit, I decided against buying them. I also have no plans of ever adding a top case and did not want that platform back there as I never intend on using it. I looked at all the options available and settled on the SW-Motech Quick Release side carriers and Aero ABS side bags.
I chose them because they leave a minimal foot print behind when the carriers are removed (and they remove in a few seconds with quick connect hardware. You can purchase adapters for a variety of bags (Givi, Pelican etc.) at an additional cost. My total cost for the carriers, bags and adapters what $718 shipped.
Here are the carriers:
Installation was pretty straightforward with the exception of the rear support. The forward and upper supports utilize existing attachment points. The upper uses the rear bolt hole of the passenger grab rail. The forward uses two unused threaded posts on the backside of the passenger peg mounts. That part takes just a few minutes.
The rear attachment point is an bracket that mounts to the rear fender. BUT...you have to remove the existing metal plate holder bracket. I doesn't detail this in the instructions, but the picture on the instruction sheets shows a plain fender (no plate bracket). It's not that big of a deal, but I wasn't expecting to do that. You do have to drill two holes in the fender to hold the bracket.
The plate mounting holes are still accessible and if you want to cut the upper portion of the plate bracket off, you can re-install the holder ( I will be doing this when I get my plates in).
Here's the end result:
Twist the three quick release bolts and you can see how little the mounting points stand out:
The 31L Aero ABS bags are made up of ballistic nylon covered ABS shells with zipper closures. You get a set of dry bags and combo locks. They lock onto the carrier and need a key to be removed (you get two keys). I chose these bags for a few reasons. Size: Not too big and not too small. To me, the Givi bags are just too big (wide). I also do not care for the boxy style cases that are out there. Shape and Profile: Of all the bags I looked at these had, IMO, the most complimentary profile of any of them. The texture of the nylon cover fits with the matte finish and texture of the black body panels of the NC.
Here are the Aero ABS bags attached:
Here's the inside. Cross straps on both sides. You can also see the wide panel on the inside that is meant for holding a laptop case in place. You can undo the velcro when not in use.
I chose them because they leave a minimal foot print behind when the carriers are removed (and they remove in a few seconds with quick connect hardware. You can purchase adapters for a variety of bags (Givi, Pelican etc.) at an additional cost. My total cost for the carriers, bags and adapters what $718 shipped.
Here are the carriers:
Installation was pretty straightforward with the exception of the rear support. The forward and upper supports utilize existing attachment points. The upper uses the rear bolt hole of the passenger grab rail. The forward uses two unused threaded posts on the backside of the passenger peg mounts. That part takes just a few minutes.
The rear attachment point is an bracket that mounts to the rear fender. BUT...you have to remove the existing metal plate holder bracket. I doesn't detail this in the instructions, but the picture on the instruction sheets shows a plain fender (no plate bracket). It's not that big of a deal, but I wasn't expecting to do that. You do have to drill two holes in the fender to hold the bracket.
The plate mounting holes are still accessible and if you want to cut the upper portion of the plate bracket off, you can re-install the holder ( I will be doing this when I get my plates in).
Here's the end result:
Twist the three quick release bolts and you can see how little the mounting points stand out:
The 31L Aero ABS bags are made up of ballistic nylon covered ABS shells with zipper closures. You get a set of dry bags and combo locks. They lock onto the carrier and need a key to be removed (you get two keys). I chose these bags for a few reasons. Size: Not too big and not too small. To me, the Givi bags are just too big (wide). I also do not care for the boxy style cases that are out there. Shape and Profile: Of all the bags I looked at these had, IMO, the most complimentary profile of any of them. The texture of the nylon cover fits with the matte finish and texture of the black body panels of the NC.
Here are the Aero ABS bags attached:
Here's the inside. Cross straps on both sides. You can also see the wide panel on the inside that is meant for holding a laptop case in place. You can undo the velcro when not in use.
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