| I have a Ventura rack and bag on my 750ss. I would say I am averagely happy with it.
It was a complete pain to fit. The parts didn't quite seem to fit properly. Infact I had to get Motohaus to send me a new part for one bit that was wrong. Finally got it sorted though - and not by me!
Second thing is to be careful when putting the rack on and off the support stubs! I use my bike/rack everyday and so far I have managed to put 3 chips in my paintwork while taking the rack off. Basically it becomes such a tight fit that when lifting/levering it off it eventually comes with a great rush and if you're not forcing straight upwards it'll hit the paintwork.
Another thing is that the bag and support, when there's no pillion, is supposed to be located above the rear of the seat. However, due to the rack and my grab rail not being compatible - that is the grab rail stops the rack from being fitted in place - I have to used it in the "two up" position and the weight then ends up quite a ways back. No detrimental effects to far though.
It doesn't do a great deal for the looks of the bike either, but then again it doesn't look totally awful.
Ventura gets about a 6 or 7 out of 10 from me. It's certainly better than carrying a backpack everyday.
Phill
[Edited on 13-2-2004 by phillc]  |