Nice looking Meanies there. Mine used to look like that. THe Connie has so much more room and options for packing. YOu can throw almost everything you have there on the bike and still have 2 cases to open up and filll. Rear deck is nice too when it comes to adding light weight stuff up high. ( the for sale sign is pretty lightweight but I guarantee you wont see many of those on a Connie).
Speaking of rear racks what did you do on that meanie and how did you do it? Have long tried to find a rear rack that will fit on my Meanie.