Phantom Bike almost trail ready

Took it out a couple of weeks ago on a ride near Lake Morena. Put on about 70 miles of 2 lane and 15-20 miles of easy dirt. Bike handles surprisingly well on pavement. In all of that pavement riding I was passed by only one car.



There is some gnarly dirt riding up there, but I left that alone for now. Even the easy stuff convinced me the stock front tire had to go. Here is a shot of the bike at that time.

Lizrdbrth, I first started using the Dirtbagz in 2005 on my Suzuki DR650. I have used them extensively since then for hauling anything which would fit. I also have a Pro-Moto-Billet rack on the DR which I use for bulky objects, but the Dirt Bagz are far more useful to me. They are not noticeable even when loaded, and they keep the weight low and tight to the bike, unlike racks. It's also easier for me to get on and off the bike, since they add no height. They do not lighten the front wheel on hills.



It's nice to start off in the morning in cold weather and have a place to put the layers of clothing as it warms up. Plenty of room for tools, snacks, rain gear, etc. They come in two sizes. The smaller size is in the pic.Both sizes can fit either bike and go on or come off in seconds. They NEVER get loose. The mounts also provide some protection from the rear to the cases in case of a tip-over. They don't interfere with carrying a passenger.



The DirtBagz mounts were the first things I ordered for the TW. I love the damn things. LOL!



Here is a pic of the DR with the same bags, several years ago. Almost indestructible.