Future CSC TT250 Commuter Upgrades

Goob · 12-20-2019, 11:41 AM

Hello all!

Future mods include a small set of panniers and more street friendly tires.

I just ordered Maddog/Coleman panniers on Amazon for $40+$10 shipping. They are 15 x 10 x 6 and have built in heat shields. I think Maddog discontinued them, so they are $30 cheaper on Amazon (than Maddogs list price). I decided to go for some cheaper panniers first, just in case I don't like them.

I did figure out last night that the heat shield, or adding one to the muffler, isn't really necessary on the TT250. After my ride home I could hold my hand directly on the muffler and it was just warm. Actually a nice hand warmer. The plastic around the end was cool. The pipe where it enters the muffler was hot enough to burn. So, there must be some good insulation in the muffler.

These should fit by putting the straps under the seat and they will be farther forward than panniers are typically mounted....closer to the bikes center of gravity. I needed to lower the weight for my grocery runs after I found out last week that four bags of groceries in the milk crate is VERY top heavy. Now I will do 2 bags up top and one in each pannier.

I was looking at Nelson-Rigg (yellow or black), Chase Harper, or Viking. They are all $117-$170+, but if my cheapos work out I may upgrade. I especially like the Viking, either the large Dirt or Street bags.
(https://www.amazon.com/SE-3050-Saddl...6&sr=8-10&th=1),
(www.amazon.com/Chase-Harper) Abbreviated, site name is too long.
(https://www.vikingbags.com/motorcycle-saddlebags.htm).

For tires I have picked out Continental GO! tires that are described as being 4-season. And at their speed rating I can attempt 130mph!! Well, at half that they will be twice as good as the dual-sports that are on there now. Revzilla has the pair for about $225, Motosport.com for $206, Amazon they are just under $200.

Goob

culcune · 12-20-2019, 11:53 PM

I had mentioned that you might consider 17/17 wheels since you are using it only on pavement.

Goob · 12-24-2019, 01:58 PM

Culcune...I was considering 17's. but they are so expensive ($650 at CSC). I am holding off of tires until the stock ones need replacement, so maybe by then I could save the $. I found the Continental Motion that is comparable to the GO! that will fit 17's, and the pair is actually $50 cheaper. https://www.motosport.com/continenta...-combo?variant[CON000L]=CON000L-X001-Y002&variant[CON000M]=CON000M-X001-Y006

12-20-2019, 11:41 AM	#1
Goob Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 353	Future CSC TT250 Commuter Upgrades Hello all! Future mods include a small set of panniers and more street friendly tires. I just ordered Maddog/Coleman panniers on Amazon for $40+$10 shipping. They are 15 x 10 x 6 and have built in heat shields. I think Maddog discontinued them, so they are $30 cheaper on Amazon (than Maddogs list price). I decided to go for some cheaper panniers first, just in case I don't like them. I did figure out last night that the heat shield, or adding one to the muffler, isn't really necessary on the TT250. After my ride home I could hold my hand directly on the muffler and it was just warm. Actually a nice hand warmer. The plastic around the end was cool. The pipe where it enters the muffler was hot enough to burn. So, there must be some good insulation in the muffler. These should fit by putting the straps under the seat and they will be farther forward than panniers are typically mounted....closer to the bikes center of gravity. I needed to lower the weight for my grocery runs after I found out last week that four bags of groceries in the milk crate is VERY top heavy. Now I will do 2 bags up top and one in each pannier. I was looking at Nelson-Rigg (yellow or black), Chase Harper, or Viking. They are all $117-$170+, but if my cheapos work out I may upgrade. I especially like the Viking, either the large Dirt or Street bags. (https://www.amazon.com/SE-3050-Saddl...6&sr=8-10&th=1), (www.amazon.com/Chase-Harper) Abbreviated, site name is too long. (https://www.vikingbags.com/motorcycle-saddlebags.htm). For tires I have picked out Continental GO! tires that are described as being 4-season. And at their speed rating I can attempt 130mph!! Well, at half that they will be twice as good as the dual-sports that are on there now. Revzilla has the pair for about $225, Motosport.com for $206, Amazon they are just under $200. Goob
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12-20-2019, 11:53 PM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	I had mentioned that you might consider 17/17 wheels since you are using it only on pavement. __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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12-24-2019, 01:58 PM	#3
Goob Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 353	Culcune...I was considering 17's. but they are so expensive ($650 at CSC). I am holding off of tires until the stock ones need replacement, so maybe by then I could save the $. I found the Continental Motion that is comparable to the GO! that will fit 17's, and the pair is actually $50 cheaper. https://www.motosport.com/continenta...-combo?variant[CON000L]=CON000L-X001-Y002&variant[CON000M]=CON000M-X001-Y006
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