I've seen the detach hardware, it's a minor detail that I think I can live with. Anyone that knows bikes and rides with their women will know that it was a huge sacrifice to add the detach hardware to please the Mrs. They'll understand even though I'll be silently weeping...

 

The wiring will be routed along either the bottom or along the inside of the swingarm.

 

Bags should never touch that bike IMO.[:'(] The quick release sissy bar/luggage rack/bag will do the trick, even for overnight.

 

The Panacea is the route I went with. I love the way my Bob looks without the turns. The Panacea is plenty visible.

 

Jake, I don't know why I've been following this thread so much when I don't really have a dog in this fight. Anyway, I would say that, compared to strut lights or lights mounted way down on the swingarm or axle covers, the Panacea all-in-one taillight/signal light unit is probably the best choice. I know first-hand that it is still not as visible as the stock location or even the license plate location, but IMO, I think they are more likely to be seen there than down low almost to the ground.

Just my2 cents...

 

Your opinion is just as much appreciated as the next, that's why I posed the question, to get as many opinions or options as possible. I think even if I go with the Axle Lights, it's just that little bit more visibility than just having the Panacea.

 

Just trying to help. It's your bike of course so choose what you think is best and go with it. Either way, you're going to have those black nylon studs sticking out from the struts and I'm sure you'd prefer not to. Like you said - damn wimmins! I think I'm approaching about $4k in mods and about a fourth of that almost never goes on my bike (windshield, detachable side plates, sissy bar, backrest, luggage rack, Tallboy seat). Almost all of that for the 5% of the time, at best, that she wants to ride. Yet, I have to hear her b!tch about everything else on there that I've added for me.

All I know is it's supposed to be 79 degrees here this afternoon and I haven't ridden in weeks. Don't know where that weather is coming from and it won't last long so I'm crankin her up in a little while.

 

WOW!!! thanks for the heads up...

 

Well, Axle Cover lights are on order from Alloy Art. I checked with the dealership today and he's going to check back to see if they have them in black or only in chrome. I think black would look good on the swingarm.

 

alright cant wait to see some pics!