It looks nice on the bike! The shape looks like the shape of the radiator cover.
Tsukayu Short Strong Bags
Added a set of Tsukayu SHORT STRONG bags utilizing the OEM Grab bar mount and a custom fabricated lower system to fit the offset in the bag. I'm going to run a few miles before powder coating the bracket and painting the boxes to match the bike.
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Ive been thinking of doing something like this with Givi boxes using the OEM saddlebag mounts.. Some Givi hard boxes would actually look as if they were made for the Valk.They're not pretty, but they are practical.
Now had my 2014 Valk for three years and have just notched up 40000 k's. With the wife on her own bike now (2015 VFR 800X), finally got to do a good road trip and sort out luggage/storage etc. Already had the top box mount made, now fitted with a 47 ltr Givi Monokey case, nice and strong with plenty of storage.
Had a local guy fabricate a 9mm stainless rack to fit a 70 ltr SW-Motech waterproof bag (https://sw-motech.com/en/products/luggage/tail+bags/4052572041178.htm).
Rack fits to mounting points internally on grab rail and slots straight onto bolts for easy fitting and removal as I only want it on when travelling. Sits a touch high but this is to enable the Corbin seat to be removed with the rack in place if required. Take less than 5 mins to remove, so looks not an issue as it doesn't stay on.
Set up worked an absolute treat, did 2000 kms through the great southern of Western Australia over 8 days. No need for any mods so off to get painted now. Seat was incredibly comfortable, no sore arse at all. Spring down here so bugs in full flight, needed to stop every 100 or so k's to clean the visor. can't imagine myself on any other bike these days, can only hope the rumour of a new Valk comes true late next year. Photo's taken at Hamelin Bay down south, beautiful piece of the world!
Had a local guy fabricate a 9mm stainless rack to fit a 70 ltr SW-Motech waterproof bag (https://sw-motech.com/en/products/luggage/tail+bags/4052572041178.htm).
Rack fits to mounting points internally on grab rail and slots straight onto bolts for easy fitting and removal as I only want it on when travelling. Sits a touch high but this is to enable the Corbin seat to be removed with the rack in place if required. Take less than 5 mins to remove, so looks not an issue as it doesn't stay on.
Set up worked an absolute treat, did 2000 kms through the great southern of Western Australia over 8 days. No need for any mods so off to get painted now. Seat was incredibly comfortable, no sore arse at all. Spring down here so bugs in full flight, needed to stop every 100 or so k's to clean the visor. can't imagine myself on any other bike these days, can only hope the rumour of a new Valk comes true late next year. Photo's taken at Hamelin Bay down south, beautiful piece of the world!
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Bag Mount
This is the bag mount fabrication. The main two bars are supplied with the bag. I did cut and reweld the offset to draw the bottom of the bag tighter to the rear wheel. The top two holes mount to the Honda grab bar brackets. The lower arm is stainless tubing that mounts to the frame. 5 points are available to bolt the bag in place. Three are visible and the other two are drilled down the center of the offset.
The view is the right hand mount, bike side.
This is the bag mount fabrication. The main two bars are supplied with the bag. I did cut and reweld the offset to draw the bottom of the bag tighter to the rear wheel. The top two holes mount to the Honda grab bar brackets. The lower arm is stainless tubing that mounts to the frame. 5 points are available to bolt the bag in place. Three are visible and the other two are drilled down the center of the offset.
The view is the right hand mount, bike side.
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