[AltaPowderDaze]

I'm about to purchase an '04 Mean Streak on june 3rd in Pensacola. I have a long ride back to Salt Lake City and plan on making it to the other side of texas in a day and a half. I need some advice on saddle bags and windshields. I need a basic slant bag that will haul some cloths and gear, so about 13x7x10 at minimum. I'm on a budget so I may go with the throw over bags with stays. Let me know if you have any ideas or think the throw overs are a mistake. As for the windshield, I'm thinking of the memphis big shot ~20" wide just for the ride back. And does anyone have a problem with the stock shifter being too high. I've only sat on one at the dealer, but I felt like I'd have trouble keeping it covered in traffic. The ankle won't last at that position for too long. I might get used to it though. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[screaminmeanie]

I ended up getting the LeatherLyke bags for my Mean Streak. I particularly like that they lock and that they are easy on/easy off. I've heard reports that people dropped their bikes and the LeatherLyke bags kept the bikes from getting damaged! If those are out of the question, my second choice was the TourMaster Cortech "cruiser" cordura slant bags, for price and simplicity. What may also work for you is something I got for a recent long trip, if you don't need gobs of storage space. I got a Tourmaster mini tank bag, which is great for stuff you don't want to leave unattended. I also got a Tourmaster tail bag, which is the only bag I've found that would fit on the so-called passenger seat of my bike without a luggage rack or a sissy bar. It has built-in bunjee cords that will hook to the bunjee hooks on your fender struts. Check out both at the following link:

http://www.tourmaster.com/luggage_bags-html.html?mgiToken=0C15B7C879BC742197#

I have a 17" high Memphis Fats on my bike (I also have a 15" high Memphis Slim which I will use when it gets warmer). If nothing else, it's great not to have all those bugs on my face shield!

I think the shifter position is adjustable - I know the brake pedal is. Check with your dealer about that. I don't have any trouble with mine the way it came - the position seems very natural to me.

BTW, great bike, and hope you have a great ride back to SLC!

 

[IL_Meanie]

The shifter height is definitely adjustable. It will take you all of 5 minutes. You need to pull of the left side peg mounts (two bolts) and the bolt on the shifter. I know this because I had mine off to have it drilled and tapped to accept a Harley style shift peg to match the after market pegs I put on.

Congrats on the new bike....you're gonna love it!

 

[bikeaholic]

re

alta-i went and checked to see if they still had the blue one i told you about
they do! if you call down there- talk to glen :wink:

the name of the place is in the pm i sent you

 

[AltaPowderDaze]

Thanks for the suggestions and the info. As for the bags, what do you think of these compared to the crusier slants? Both price and quality. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7902196161&category=35580
Does anyone have problems with the tie on throw overs without using stays?

 

[on the fence]

Hey Alta

I live in SLC and hopefully will be deciding on my green meanie June 6th....so let's hook up and ride.

Take Care and drive safe.

Marc 8)

 

[nomadrider1]

pensacola

I see you are in Pensacola. I am also and ride 04 Streak, ForceWinder air intake, Muzzy Drag Style pipes and TFI. If you're interested in getting together send email - [email protected] or call I'm in the phone book - John Clear

 

[bikeaholic]

re

welcome john :wink: glad to have you aboard

nice pair of scoots you got there!-would love to get together sometime for a ride
if you get a chance look us up www.southerncruisers.net pensacola chapter #164
we have a great bunch of riders here and we ride ALOT!
there is a couple of meanies and nomads in the group and we would love to have another
one :wink:

 

[AltaPowderDaze]

Sorry guys, just got back. The ride from Baton Rouge took about two and a half days and was great. The stock seat has to go! I used a bungee cord and some memory foam from a mattress maker shop to save my butt. There are places that cut down your seat and put memory foam in for about $100. I've heard nothing but good things about it. By the way, Hwy 50 in Colorado is a must ride with lots of respectable twisties. For 100 miles on either side of Gunnison, Co. the scenery is awesome. I rode in at dusk and out at 10am. Overnight stay at Long Holiday Motel in Gunnison costs $40 (Cheapest in town) and is one of the more comfortable places I have stayed. Soft sheets, super clean, cable tv, two twin beds and all wood bathroom. It is on the west side of the town just as you leave Gunnison. I spend 100+ days a year skiing in Utah (half backcountry), so you can take my word on the scenery.