Dropped a little money again today, on mounting hardware and 30L side cases for my SV650SK5. Hopefully the installation is simple and straight forward, but I somehow doubt I’ll be that lucky. At the least, I’m assuming that I will get the opportunity to relocate my external shock reservoir for my Penske 8981 rear shock. Considering the factory exhaust was much larger that the M4 I currently sport, I don’t think I’ll have a problem with clearance there, but I might. One way or another, the cases I have, will mount to my bike.

Between the side cases, my luggage locker, and my tank bag, I think I should have plenty of space to pack for my trip around the country. I should even be able to secure my camera, pistol, and laptop, and keep them all relatively safe from the elements and any of the other hazards associated with life on two wheels. My mastery in the fine art of tying stuff to solid objects with 550 cord should further expand my storage abilities, but I don’t really think I’ll need to resort to all of that. I can probably fit all my clothes in the luggage locker, and everything I want locked up in something solid in the side cases.