I agree. I think the bike looks better with bags on vs bags off. But i bought it has the ability to have stuff on me all the time. Living in florida u want rain gear all the time!
+1 - I've even added the Coocase trunk...I like having something to keep my crap in. I have a tankbag in the trunk that I use as an organizer so everything doesn't fly around, and if I need even more storage, I stick the tank bag on the tank where it belongs.
My left bag is usually empty, except for my clear faceshield, the right bag has rain gear and tools (always put raingear on the RIGHT side, so you don't get clipped when you pull over!).
This bike is my primary transportation when I'm not with the family...and yes, I still find time to clean it regularly. too.