[Mr. Incredible]

trying to find something to carry a water bottle or cycling tumbler in without cluttering up the handlebars.

show me what you are using..

 

[House O' Pain]

 

[brettp]

Had the same concern last year. Didn't want my handles loaded up with accessories but wanted the cup within reach.

 

[Merry Prankster]

Had the same concern last year. Didn't want my handles loaded up with accessories but wanted the cup within reach.

I'd not be able to grab that while riding. Barely reach the key....

 

[Mr. Incredible]

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is that a DOT approved helmet?

 

[Mr. Incredible]

Had the same concern last year. Didn't want my handles loaded up with accessories but wanted the cup within reach.

interesting idea.

I would be concerned about dragging it on a turn, I get my bike pretty low in the twisties. though it gives me some ideas.

 

[House O' Pain]

I personally never understood the need for a cup holder on a motorcycle, except maybe if you have to travel for long distances and have no saddlebags, but even then pull over and take a break at a rest stop where there's liquids.

Anyway, here is an outside the box consideration. Bike riders use a bladder with a sip tube. Could possible be worn under a jacket if not completely full...


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZY4GMW...pY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1

 

[House O' Pain]

is that a DOT approved helmet?

This one is.

 

[Merry Prankster]

This one is.

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Think laws of physics would enter into play here while jamming down the road. Would not want to be behind you. Nice helmet....

 

[lofty]

Slot it in next to the cigarette lighter. Fits nice.

 

[Mr. Incredible]

Slot it in next to the cigarette lighter. Fits nice.

???

cig lighter?

 

[Mr. Incredible]

I personally never understood the need for a cup holder on a motorcycle, except maybe if you have to travel for long distances and have no saddlebags, but even then pull over and take a break at a rest stop where there's liquids.

Anyway, here is an outside the box consideration. Bike riders use a bladder with a sip tube. Could possible be worn under a jacket if not completely full...


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZY4GMW...pY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1

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due to my stomach issues, I have a major hydration problem, as it stands now i do stop, about every 20-30 minutes and it is annoying. and My saddle bag isn't big enough for my tool bag and a water bottle. prior to putting the cowl on I had a handlebar bag I carried the bottle in, can't do that now with the cowl.

need to carry H2O so I can just sip at intervals.

personally will never wear a back pack of any kind on a motorcycle, seen a few friends suffer major back injuries in both bicycle and motorcycle accidents that would not have occurred if they did not have on a back pack.

 

[brettp]

interesting idea.

I would be concerned about dragging it on a turn, I get my bike pretty low in the twisties. though it gives me some ideas.

I scrape the floorboards all the time, the cup holder never touches the road. And it grips the cups really well. I love it.

 

[Mr. Incredible]

I scrape the floorboards all the time, the cup holder never touches the road. And it grips the cups really well. I love it.

i've scraped my kickstand,.

 

[brettp]

i've scraped my kickstand,.

Impressive!

 

[Merry Prankster]

i've scraped my kickstand,.

Have you modified the height?
Mine being lowered makes is impossible to ride over speed bumps, and I scrap floorboards all the time. If you are not prepared.

 

[Mr. Incredible]

Have you modified the height?
Mine being lowered makes is impossible to ride over speed bumps, and I scrap floorboards all the time. If you are not prepared.

yeah air suspension.

but I lean my X over pretty far as you can see from the rear tire. years of sport bike riding and knee dragging.

 

[Merry Prankster]

yeah air suspension.

but I lean my X over pretty far as you can see from the rear tire. years of sport bike riding and knee dragging.

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VERY COOL.....
How much play does that give you?
Did you adjust the front any?
I guess be glad the stand hits before the pegs.

BTW, Sweet Ass to look at.

 

[Mr. Incredible]

the pegs hit, but they fold up,

when I lean that far I typically flip up the bottom pegs and move my foot up to the secondary/highway pegs, so I don't end up dragging my boot and high siding the bike.

scared the hell out of friend on his Indian during a ride one day because I dragged the kickstand and threw sparks while he was behind me.


I will get a video of the air suspension in the next few days so you can seen the play in the height. the forks have gold wing springs in them, between the OEM, Progressives and Gold Wing, I found the GW to be the most comfortable for my riding style. OEM were too sloppy and the progressives to firm.

 

[brettp]

the pegs hit, but they fold up,

when I lean that far I typically flip up the bottom pegs and move my foot up to the secondary/highway pegs, so I don't end up dragging my boot and high siding the bike.

scared the hell out of friend on his Indian during a ride one day because I dragged the kickstand and threw sparks while he was behind me.


I will get a video of the air suspension in the next few days so you can seen the play in the height. the forks have gold wing springs in them, between the OEM, Progressives and Gold Wing, I found the GW to be the most comfortable for my riding style. OEM were too sloppy and the progressives to firm.

I'm surprised how loose the front forks feel on the 1800, too. Thought it was just me.