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!
