I finally got around to installing my bags and new tail light setup. I have a little trip to NC this weekend and pushed myself to getting it done.

The tail light is a home made bracket with six X-Arc lights from High Tech Speed It wasn't a cheap process, but they are bright individually. I figured, because they are so small, six of them should let the local knuckleheads see me from behind. The arrangement is very bright.

I also added some bags from Viking using Barebacks from Cycle Vision (bought used from forum member O.F. Thanks O. F. !)

It took me most of today, but I got everything installed. Luckily I already had the inner struts brackets from some junk I bought. I had no idea the Barebacks use a 3.8" fastener instead of the stock 5/16".

All in all, it looks good, is functional and the bags come off in 10 seconds.

 

how do you like the viking bags?? I ordered some yesterday and i've slept terrible thinking about in how many ways they can suck

 

Nice! Now you can carry many 6-packs on the road. Nothing beat cyclevision quick release.
P.S. Those taillights are $149 a pair, no wonder it wasn't cheap since you got 3 pairs.

 

I went through the same thing, but they are actually made very well. Mine are canvas/Cordura with heavy zippers. I can't speak for their leather stuff, but people seem to like them.

Keep in mind, I just installed them today. I'll post a review after my 700 mile weekend.

 

I bought the $99 versions. The $149 lights flash yellow but use red for run/brake. I didn't need the yellow, so I saved some money.

 

Dude! I dig the lights, very cool looking. I think bags are the "last" thing I really need to have my bike set where I want it to be. Can't wait to hear the review.

 

Sick! Love the tail light and those bags look just right. Very nicely done and good taste.

 

Thanks guys. I finally learned to try and do things ONCE and not spend money doing things over (except I'll buy LeatherPro bags some day, but they are expensive.)


Here are a couple close-ups of the light. I went to the trouble of making a custom wiring harness with a loom to protect it. Everything is contained in one wrapped and sealed loom.

 

Looking good!

 

By looking at your rear CV bareback mounts, the sliding sleeves suppose to return to the stop. If they don't, you may need to do some adjustment. Just a headsup! I had same problem, it took me a while to figure out.