Thinking about trading my 1500 for a meanie - Page 2

SteveA · 05-30-2005

If you do a lot of touring, the Meanie is not the bike for you. You CAN set it up with a shield and bags, if you want to spend some dough. But make sure they are all readily removable so you can convert it back to the long, low, sleek look you fell in love with, just like the factory intended you to.

*jukief* · 05-31-2005

Boy, I'd forgotten to check this thread for a few days. Lots of comments here!

Dawn, I think you're right. It's great that you and Annie have both bikes. You can load up your bike pretty good with luggage. For my bike I have saddle bags, a bag that mounts on the sissy bar and sits on the rack, and another tall bag with a roll that I put on the passenger seat and attach to my driver backrest. I should have plenty of room for everything I need for an extended ride.

Basically, I like my 1500. But I need to do some work on the seat (I'm still waiting for my raw gel), need to power it up a bit (with a Power Commander), change out the pipes, etc. I'd sure love to have some alloy wheels, too. But I can't afford most of that stuff this year. I'll just have to be patient.

Good advice, Steve. I'd hate to ruin a Meanie's looks with a bunch of luggage.

azchick · 05-31-2005

I am having a tough time deciding on the right back rest, sissy bar and luggage for my Meanie... I need it by the 23rd of June for the Utah trip!
yeee hawww!

billc5 · 05-31-2005

Along with this site...www.cruisercustomizing.com has a bunch of good pics of meanies with various accessories.

SteveA · 05-31-2005

Actually, if you have (or can devise) detachable luggage & shield, you will then be able to convert it back to the originally intended power/muscle cruiser look until you need to tour again. Why not make it a dual purpose machine? Yamaha did that with their Royal Star Tour Deluxe. It is a nice idea. With the price of bikes nowadays, they should be able to do more than one thing!

jnk · 05-31-2005

jukief
the dealer where i bought my meanie has mean streaks last time i was there they still had an 03 1500 and i believe they have 04's too i don't know about 05's they are in osage, ks. phone 785-528-3693 talk to debbie the name of the dealer is shrout's power sports they probably have the suzuki version too if you like that version better you will have to work some to get the price down but i gave 9600 for my 04 however it is under new oownership now but same staff they are located about 30 mi souht of topeka, ks. it would be a nice ride back to Co.

*jukief* · 05-31-2005

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Originally Posted by jnk

jukief
the dealer where i bought my meanie has mean streaks last time i was there they still had an 03 1500 and i believe they have 04's too i don't know about 05's they are in osage, ks. phone 785-528-3693 talk to debbie the name of the dealer is shrout's power sports they probably have the suzuki version too if you like that version better you will have to work some to get the price down but i gave 9600 for my 04 however it is under new oownership now but same staff they are located about 30 mi souht of topeka, ks. it would be a nice ride back to Co.

Thank you, jnk!!!

05-30-2005	#21 (permalink)
SteveA Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 459	If you do a lot of touring, the Meanie is not the bike for you. You CAN set it up with a shield and bags, if you want to spend some dough. But make sure they are all readily removable so you can convert it back to the long, low, sleek look you fell in love with, just like the factory intended you to. __________________ Steve '04 Meanie

05-31-2005	#22 (permalink)
jukief I miss you, Deron Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 19,468	Boy, I'd forgotten to check this thread for a few days. Lots of comments here! Dawn, I think you're right. It's great that you and Annie have both bikes. You can load up your bike pretty good with luggage. For my bike I have saddle bags, a bag that mounts on the sissy bar and sits on the rack, and another tall bag with a roll that I put on the passenger seat and attach to my driver backrest. I should have plenty of room for everything I need for an extended ride. Basically, I like my 1500. But I need to do some work on the seat (I'm still waiting for my raw gel), need to power it up a bit (with a Power Commander), change out the pipes, etc. I'd sure love to have some alloy wheels, too. But I can't afford most of that stuff this year. I'll just have to be patient. Good advice, Steve. I'd hate to ruin a Meanie's looks with a bunch of luggage. __________________ In memory of my friend Deron Harden. Life isn't going to be the same without him.

05-31-2005	#23 (permalink)
azchick C14 quick like a bunny! Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 2,501	I am having a tough time deciding on the right back rest, sissy bar and luggage for my Meanie... I need it by the 23rd of June for the Utah trip! yeee hawww! __________________ Proud owner - Red 2009 C14 ABS For sale: 2005, 1600 Red Mean Streak

05-31-2005	#24 (permalink)
billc5 Extreme Forum Supporter Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 590	Along with this site...www.cruisercustomizing.com has a bunch of good pics of meanies with various accessories. __________________ Hers 2006 HD Deluxe (Nostalgia) Mine 2003 Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak-Traded

05-31-2005	#25 (permalink)
SteveA Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 459	Actually, if you have (or can devise) detachable luggage & shield, you will then be able to convert it back to the originally intended power/muscle cruiser look until you need to tour again. Why not make it a dual purpose machine? Yamaha did that with their Royal Star Tour Deluxe. It is a nice idea. With the price of bikes nowadays, they should be able to do more than one thing! __________________ Steve '04 Meanie

05-31-2005	#26 (permalink)
jnk Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 872	jukief the dealer where i bought my meanie has mean streaks last time i was there they still had an 03 1500 and i believe they have 04's too i don't know about 05's they are in osage, ks. phone 785-528-3693 talk to debbie the name of the dealer is shrout's power sports they probably have the suzuki version too if you like that version better you will have to work some to get the price down but i gave 9600 for my 04 however it is under new oownership now but same staff they are located about 30 mi souht of topeka, ks. it would be a nice ride back to Co.

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