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I do remember the GoldWings having smaller trunks for their European bikes to resolve a cross wind/high speed wobble issue. That was back in the 1990s.
I ride mostly solo so I don't carry much that warrants bigger. When I ride with a FF helmet I just lock it to the bike, but I use the chopped TP for my half helmet. When the wife rides with me on the long weekend getaways, the chopped TP prevents her from taking extra crap.
How much weight are you saving when they are empty?
I doubt you'll save much when empty, but I read somewhere that a King Tour pack can weigh 20-30lbs more than a chopped tour pack with both fully loaded.
And that's weight high on the bike.... Makes a difference....
Self discipline aside, and human nature being what it is, if you are going on a trip it's real easy to fill a tour pack..... whatever the size...
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