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Honda ST1300 Section => Honda ST1300 General Questions => Topic started by: BikeQuipSteve on January 13, 2019, 10:58:23 AM

Title: Bike-Quip Replacement Rear Panels
Post by: BikeQuipSteve on January 13, 2019, 10:58:23 AM
G'day folks n Happy New Year  :hatwave, the prototype panels currently in development are at the final stages of design. Pics are on the Bike-Quip site and show two options. A plain panel or one with a 1-2mm raised Wings profile.

This Wing is shown in 2 versions, straight edged (like the reflective red/black decals I sell) or a version where the Wing is distorted with a curved (spherical) look to it.  All panels will be supplied in Black gloss gel coat (ready to use) or in a white or clear gloss gel coat to aid further customisation/colour matchingafter receipt.

The Wing itself will only be a 1-2mm raised profile so very subtle indeed - I have only changed the colour in the pic for clarity n definition. There will be securing points on the internal face for bungy cord etc so you can carry tyre repair kit/waterproofs n the like (spare fuel maybe?) in the reduced volume. I know they're not to everyone taste but hey, some folks are still buying Harley's!  :butt

The main details are on the website n this poll is simply to get a feel for which Wing is preferred or whether you prefer a plain surface.

I will be producing decals for all versions n may well end up offering both plain panels AND 1 of the Wings versions if there's enough demand.

Even if you don't intend to buy, I would still appreciate yer feedback!

There's a poll on the Facebook page too so you don't need to do both!

Thanks for lookin n taking time out to respond!  :clap. Poll will run for 5 days

Cheers, Ride Safe!

Steve B
Title: Re: Bike-Quip Replacement Rear Panels
Post by: StinkyPete on January 13, 2019, 12:33:25 PM
Already replied, so I won't do the survey again.   This looks to be a great product, which fits nicely with the lines and appearance of the bike.
Title: Re: Bike-Quip Replacement Rear Panels
Post by: Biggles on January 13, 2019, 12:34:55 PM
Would a low "wall" on the wheel side be practical  to secure items in a "well" rather than depend solely on a bungy?  The thought of a tensioned bungy next to a wheel revolving at high speed doesn't do my head any good.
Title: Re: Bike-Quip Replacement Rear Panels
Post by: BikeQuipSteve on January 13, 2019, 07:12:31 PM
Hi Biggles,

I do take your point and I had thought of that but the potential advantage of a 'wall' would subsequently mean a restriction in the width of storage of anything which was a few mm wider. Plus it could also hold more 'run off' rain water road dirt etc. than desired.  Then there's always the extra weight to consider too.

There will be a small lip around the whole panel which you 'could' use to fasten your own 'wall' to?

The bungy net could well be a string net with bungy cords attached around the edges?
Title: Re: Bike-Quip Replacement Rear Panels
Post by: West Aussie Glen on January 13, 2019, 11:14:53 PM
Sorry Steve,
Just voted not interested as I loved the original Bike Quip Design
Title: Re: Bike-Quip Replacement Rear Panels
Post by: johnnyYTED on January 14, 2019, 09:45:36 AM
 :blk13 :dred11
 :think1
I personally don't ride without Panniers, as I don't like the lQQk of the ST's without them  :eek . I voted but not really interested.
are you doing an ST1100 version? I have both ST1100 and ST1300
keep up the good work though.  :thumbsup
 :Blow
Title: Re: Bike-Quip Replacement Rear Panels
Post by: Wild Rose on January 14, 2019, 10:13:50 AM
:blk13 :dred11
 :think1
I personally don't ride without Panniers, as I don't like the lQQk of the ST's without them  :eek . I voted but not really interested.
are you doing an ST1100 version? I have both ST1100 and ST1300
keep up the good work though.  :thumbsup
 :Blow

Same here I don't like the look of the ST1300 without panniers
But will look if you come up with something  :popcorn