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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 08:24 AM
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Default Lower Fairing Storage Compartment-What do you keep in there?

So what do you keep in your storage compartments in the lower fairing?
 
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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For longer trips, usually stick a apple in there for a bite on the run. Think there is some sun screen, jean stirrups in there right now.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 08:31 AM
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Extra gloves & windshield cleaner/cloths
 
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 08:33 AM
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Garage door opener, bug and windsheild wipes and the HD orange fuel hose thingy. Makes them all easy to get to.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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Kick stand coaster and a drink holder I made to fit on the cover. Also put my phone and anything else I may want to access without stepping off the bike.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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Stuff that I do not need that often, tools tire repair kit and cleaning rags.. Those crappy snap covers covers are going to be replaced soon with the lockable hatches.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 08:41 AM
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empty now tried a few items in there but ride in the rain a lot down here everything ususally got wet and it i didnt check and dry it was a mess in a few days
 
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryding Rob
Extra gloves & windshield cleaner/cloths
i second this post.
 
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I keep a small can of Pledge and 4 cleaning rags in the left side and 2 pair of gloves in the right.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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nothing in em.
are they waterproof? would hate to put registration or a map in there and have it destroyed.
Duhhhh..... could put that stuff in a ziplock and still put it in there.
 
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