[ndj]

Now I'm a newbie to this site so apologies if this modification has been done/mentioned before:

As is well known among 954 owners, the tail trunk of the 954 is HUGE by sportbike standards - however the 3 plastic hooks that masquerade as a "document holder" intrude into the luggage space quite significantly.

As I will NEVER store my owners' manual in the trunk, I got out my dremel tool today and cut them off and then ground them flush. If I say so myself, the result is quite neat and now, when I put the shopping in the trunk, I do not have to worry about squashed pies etc.

[sittinguy]

I may have to do that, It sounds like a good idea,

[bryan954]

hmmmm! Pete, can i borrow your dremel this weekend? that seems like a great idea.

thanks ndj.

[GhostRider]

A smart and cheap mod.

[maxib]

ndj that's very interesting. It makes a lot of sense. I just have to ask to satisfy my curiosity though...

Why would you not keep the owner's manual in it's place? I mean, I never thought about it before so I do keep mine there, but on the other hand I've never had to reference it on the road either.

As I said I never considered it, so I'm curious as to why you did, and whether to make this my next mod!

[SilverBullet]

I had to cut mine out to fit my two bottles in there. One air tank bottle and one NOS bottle.

[Bacchus]

Originally Posted by SilverBullet

I had to cut mine out to fit my two bottles in there. One air tank bottle and one NOS bottle.

And I thought you were talking about two bottle of BEER! J/K Seriously though, it does seem like an idea worthy of considering - I may just do it myself, seeing as I have a Dremel Tool.

[EatnAsphalt]

If you really want more space get a Targe seat cowl. They're hollow underneath. Almost doubles the space.

[Bacchus]

Originally Posted by EatnAsphalt

Almost doubles the space.

Wow! That's a lot of additional space. But aren't those things like a buck and a half or something? I've never needed much more than what the stock trunk offers anyway.

[Mo Noyz]

Originally Posted by Bacchus

Wow! That's a lot of additional space. But aren't those things like a buck and a half or something? I've never needed much more than what the stock trunk offers anyway.

Yeah, makes for a nice sleeper bed for you, but the rest of us need a little more room for our cell phones, wallets, and whatnot.

[ndj]

Why would you not keep the owner's manual in it's place? I mean, I never thought about it before so I do keep mine there, but on the other hand I've never had to reference it on the road either.

As I said I never considered it, so I'm curious as to why you did, and whether to make this my next mod!

The question is: Why would you want to carry the owners manual everywhere you go? Once I've read through the manual and adjusted suspension, etc. I keep it in a drawer with my other bike documentation. In the trunk it would take up valuable space. Besides, the trunk is not waterproof so the owners manual would get mouldy in time (as well as curled from hanging off the 3 hooks).

If you really want more space get a Targe seat cowl. They're hollow underneath. Almost doubles the space.

This sounds interesting. Got a link to this product? (The optional Honda cowl that replaces the pillion seat is not hollow and thus provides for no more space than the pillion seat - so it seems to me an expensive waste of time).

[maxib]

Thanks for your reply to my question. I have...lessee...a U-lock, toolkit, flat tyre fixer kit with 8 CO2 cartridges, shop towel, bungee net, PCIII and room for my wallet and cell phone. The owner's manual, along with registration and insurance is kept in a Ziplock sandwich bag in the spot we are talking about. However, more room is good! You're right, I really don't need to carry the manual.

So, what does everyone else keep in the boot?

[EatnAsphalt]

Originally Posted by ndj

This sounds interesting. Got a link to this product? (The optional Honda cowl that replaces the pillion seat is not hollow and thus provides for no more space than the pillion seat - so it seems to me an expensive waste of time).

http://www.targa-acc.com/

I carry a camera tripod, flat fixing kit (CO2, patches), the stock tool kit, PC3, extra helmet shield, bug cleaning stuff, rags, digital camera. Sometimes I stuff my electric jacket liner in there too. 929 trunk is a bit larger than the 954 though.

[KJ's RR]

I carry 2 qts of oil, extra plugs,local motorcyleshop's adresses HD's. NOT!!! Asked one of those mall center stores the other day for a Sportbike calendar/Superbike one. " Oh we have Harley's & Choppers" What no Sportbike/superbike.Guess time to get out the Kodak & start making up some for some $$$$
Really anyone know where to get one???

[ConqSoft]

Originally Posted by KJ's RR

I carry 2 qts of oil, extra plugs,local motorcyleshop's adresses HD's. NOT!!! Asked one of those mall center stores the other day for a Sportbike calendar/Superbike one. " Oh we have Harley's & Choppers" What no Sportbike/superbike.Guess time to get out the Kodak & start making up some for some $$$$
Really anyone know where to get one???

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[CBR929RE]

Originally Posted by ndj

Now I'm a newbie to this site so apologies if this modification has been done/mentioned before:

As is well known among 954 owners, the tail trunk of the 954 is HUGE by sportbike standards - however the 3 plastic hooks that masquerade as a "document holder" intrude into the luggage space quite significantly.

As I will NEVER store my owners' manual in the trunk, I got out my dremel tool today and cut them off and then ground them flush. If I say so myself, the result is quite neat and now, when I put the shopping in the trunk, I do not have to worry about squashed pies etc.

what kind of pie are carrying in your bike? pies seem like a car item to me (if it would even make it to the car)

the 3 20oz sodas I can fit in my trunk (929) is more than enough for me. and I still have the owners manual in there (put it in a little plastic bag so it won't get wet) tool kit, an emergency poncho and my kickstand footpad. others have said they can fit a footlong sub and a drink.

[bryan954]

the targa seat cowl still has the plastic tabs that hold the manual in place.

[ndj]

CBR929RE asked:

what kind of pie are carrying in your bike? pies seem like a car item to me (if it would even make it to the car)

Aha! Let me enlighten you a bit about Australian culture. In Australia we have a ubiquitous takeaway food called "the meat pie" (a hangover from our English heritage). These are usually about the diameter of a CD and usually these are filled with meat and gravy resembling and tasting like dogfood. It is the popularity of meat pies and beer that give the average Australian male the so-called "beergut". However, we have a bakery nearby that actually makes tasty pies that could even be called healthy. The menu includes Lamb stew pies and Red wine beef - my favourites. So sometimes I'll drop in to this bakery on my way home from wherever and pick up a pie or two and maybe even a dessert pastry as well (to share with my wife - don't want a beergut ). Putting them in the trunk sure beats stuffing them down my jacket!

[CBR929RE]

Originally Posted by ndj

CBR929RE asked:


Aha! Let me enlighten you a bit about Australian culture. In Australia we have a ubiquitous takeaway food called "the meat pie" (a hangover from our English heritage). These are usually about the diameter of a CD and usually these are filled with meat and gravy resembling and tasting like dogfood. It is the popularity of meat pies and beer that give the average Australia male the so-called "beergut". However, we have a bakery nearby that actually makes tasty pies that could even be called healthy. The menu includes Lamb stew pies and Red wine beef - my favourites. So sometimes I'll drop in to this bakery on my way home from wherever and pick up a pie or two and maybe even a dessert pastry as well (to share with my wife). Putting them in the trunk sure beats stuffing them down my jacket!

ok the dogfood ones sound gross but the good ones you say you get sound pretty good to me. sounds basically like a pot pie, good stuff.

[BDA116]

Originally Posted by bryan954

the targa seat cowl still has the plastic tabs that hold the manual in place.

The Targa seat cowl I had on my 954 was hollow underneath and had no tabs whatsoever.
The Honda factory cowl looks just like the seat underneath. Tabs and all.

[ndj]

BDA116 wrote:

The Honda factory cowl looks just like the seat underneath. Tabs and all.

Yes. When I bought my 954, I asked the dealer about a seat cowl and he showed me one on a used 954 they had for sale. I couldn't see the point as it offers no advantage over the seat other than aesthetically. As BDA116 said, it is the same as the seat underneath. On top of that it is expensive and obviously easy to scuff with your boot when getting on and off the bike judging by the scuff marks on the second-hand one.

If I were to get a seat cowl I'd go for the Targa. I had a look at their site and as far as I could see it had no tabs or anything underneath. It would, as someone said, almost double the storage space.

[Chain]

Originally Posted by Mo Noyz

Yeah, makes for a nice sleeper bed for you, but the rest of us need a little more room for our cell phones, wallets, and whatnot.

OMG, Noyz off the top rope!

Hey, ain't heard much outta you lately. Things okay down there?

[Bacchus]

Originally Posted by Chain

OMG, Noyz off the top rope!

Hey, ain't heard much outta you lately. Things okay down there?

Haha! Good one, Mo Noyz - forgot to respond to that one earlier.

Chain, please do NOT encourage the Mo Noyz...

[bryan954]

oops, i guess mine is the factory solo seat cowl then.




damn tabs.....

[ndj]

damn tabs.....

Cut 'em off!

[EDDIE110171]

Originally Posted by BDA116

The Targa seat cowl I had on my 954 was hollow underneath and had no tabs whatsoever.
The Honda factory cowl looks just like the seat underneath. Tabs and all.

BDA, you had a Honda?