Anyone know of any good online accessories stores?
I'm looking for a plain clear licence plate cover and a cargo net for my GS500.
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:nono:Cargo nets suck. They will ruin your rear fairings. Since you have an 05 with the wider tail than mine(90),than you will definetly have some indentions in your plastic from the hooks. Just something to think about.....
Quote from: average on March 08, 2006, 02:55:38 AM
:nono:Cargo nets suck. They will ruin your rear fairings. Since you have an 05 with the wider tail than mine(90),than you will definetly have some indentions in your plastic from the hooks. Just something to think about.....
I was going to hook it onto the black bar under the farring
it has two kinda button things on it i thought were for attaching stuff to!?
http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/2004/2004-suz-g5-02-2.jpg
the bar right above the rear reflector.
Quote from: mike_mike on March 08, 2006, 11:20:58 AM
Quote from: average on March 08, 2006, 02:55:38 AM
:nono:Cargo nets suck. They will ruin your rear fairings. Since you have an 05 with the wider tail than mine(90),than you will definetly have some indentions in your plastic from the hooks. Just something to think about.....
I was going to hook it onto the black bar under the farring
it has two kinda button things on it i thought were for attaching stuff to!?
http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/2004/2004-suz-g5-02-2.jpg
the bar right above the rear reflector.
The hook will still rub against the bottom of the tail plastic.
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on March 08, 2006, 11:26:03 AM
Quote from: mike_mike on March 08, 2006, 11:20:58 AM
Quote from: average on March 08, 2006, 02:55:38 AM
:nono:Cargo nets suck. They will ruin your rear fairings. Since you have an 05 with the wider tail than mine(90),than you will definetly have some indentions in your plastic from the hooks. Just something to think about.....
I was going to hook it onto the black bar under the farring
it has two kinda button things on it i thought were for attaching stuff to!?
http://www.sportrider.com/bikes/2004/2004-suz-g5-02-2.jpg
the bar right above the rear reflector.
The hook will still rub against the bottom of the tail plastic.
alright - i'll put it on and check it out.
What is recommended? the cargo net appears to be really useful, i have a hard time believing none of you use them
Tank bags, man. Tank bags.
Or, a tail bag. I'm currently considering the Neilson-Rigg TP-902 Pro Tailpak ~$44.95.
Others available: TourMaster Cortech TB-17, two others from TourMaster, and one from Joe Rocket.
Do a search on TourMaster, tailbag, tankbag, Neilson-Rigg, Cortech, Joe Rocket, and I think Frank Thomas as well.
Tail bags are outside the load triangle.
:nono:
Quote from: Jake D on March 08, 2006, 04:09:29 PM
Tail bags are outside the load triangle.
I'll load your triangle you big dirty man you...
just popping in with a :o
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Quote from: skoozi12 on March 08, 2006, 04:26:59 PM
just popping in with a :o
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You can join in with that :o if you want. I don't think he'd mind.
Wow. I ruined this thread. Awesome.
you totally rule! :thumb:
and somebody's got to do it... O0
Also, you could check out some saddle bags.
I wouldn't mind these at all: http://www.newenoughhp.com/nelson_rigg_standard_saddle_bag_page.htm
For $56 that looks really really nice.
:o NO. let's be honest,guys. The gs isnt exactly a touring bike. Im just not a fan of saddlebags.......period.
Quote from: average on March 08, 2006, 09:12:18 PM
:o NO. let's be honest,guys. The gs isnt exactly a touring bike. Im just not a fan of saddlebags.......period.
It might not be a touring bike, but it can certainely hold its own if need be.
Absolutely :bowdown: just won't see them on my GS :laugh:
I am also considering a cargo net. I need something to hold my lunch while I go to school. My backpack is already full of books. One of these days my lunch is going to fall from that single bungie strap I am using.
Is there alot of rubbing/damage/paint wear with the use of a cargo net or is it insignificant??
how about a tankbag? You can make one pretty cheap or just purchase one.
Quote from: Budrick320 on March 09, 2006, 04:24:05 AM
I am also considering a cargo net. I need something to hold my lunch while I go to school. My backpack is already full of books. One of these days my lunch is going to fall from that single bungie strap I am using.
Is there alot of rubbing/damage/paint wear with the use of a cargo net or is it insignificant??
I consider ANY damage you can avoid but choose to allow anyway as unacceptable, which makes it significant; once you start using a tankbag, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. My old Chase-Harper expandable bag has served me well for more than twenty years; I carry extra cold-weather gloves, a second set of both my regular glasses and my sunglasses, keys, pencils and notepads, the occasional map book... you get the idea. The bag has a detachable mounting system that stays on the bike but allows the bag to be removed in seconds; I hope you'll consider expanding your horizons by investing in one soon.
Quote from: Budrick320 on March 09, 2006, 04:24:05 AM
I am also considering a cargo net. I need something to hold my lunch while I go to school. My backpack is already full of books. One of these days my lunch is going to fall from that single bungie strap I am using.
Is there alot of rubbing/damage/paint wear with the use of a cargo net or is it insignificant??
Or you could just eat your lunch before you go to school. Doy.
I had been using bungees over a backpack as my tailbag. It rubbed some of the paint off the sticker, but didn't otherwise damage the tail plastics or paint. Still, I try to keep it as pristine as possible and didn't like this. I just wear the backpack now. Yeah I look like a dork, but whatever, at least I can take a delicious hamwich or 2 wherever I go.
take the hooks off you dont need them. the four post on the frame under the seat are for looping the net over.
Quote from: denman on March 09, 2006, 03:43:38 PM
take the hooks off you dont need them. the four post on the frame under the seat are for looping the net over.
The nylon or whatever of the net will still rub on the paint.
Quote from: denman on March 09, 2006, 03:43:38 PM
take the hooks off you dont need them. the four post on the frame under the seat are for looping the net over.
Thats a great idea.
I put the soft side of some Velcro on the nets hooks and that helps keep them from scratching. But I like your idea better I will try it.
:thumb:
And, the hooks wont rust when the net is stored under your seat when your bike is parked outside in the rain all day. Great idea! And, since my net is over 14 years old, stretching that much further wont hurt either!