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Generally, any luggage attached to a sissy bar/luggage rack isn't meant for extended mounting. It is meant to be taken off when you get your destination. I lock them so it is at least a deterrent if I leave my bike outside for an hour or so or at a gas stop/break. If someone really wants to steal your stuff, there really isn't much you can do to completely make it secure. A balance of compromise when you ride...

@jasonfung453 very true. Locks only keep an honest man honest

Personally, I can't do bar ends.. I find I have to take my eyes off the road to check them. The good thing is your shoulders don't get in the way.

@@jayphotoworks Great Point!

Looking forward to your next helmet comm release. Us motovloggers are always looking for a simple way to have full mesh comms and self voice recording fully built in without needing an app on a phone. I'd gladly pay extra for that feature!

The switchback seat seems to sit slightly higher than the oem seat and it does push you forward about an inch. I'm 6'2 and I find it was slightly reduces the space for my legs on the pegs, but the trade-off is the material is very grippy and you will not slide back when pushing the bike hard. The switchback pillion seat as also shorter than the oem pillion seat, but my wife doesn't find it uncomfortable riding backpack (she is ~100lbs).

@@jayphotoworkswith the passenger seat being shorter than the OEM, did the passenger have trouble using the sissy bar? Seems like they would need to scoot off the seat to reach the sissy bar.

​@@nhiwii22 Because the rider seat pushes you forward a bit, the raised part of the rider seat extends out to the passenger seat and the actual passenger seating surface area is about the same, but is a bit further away from the sissy bar backrest. My wife rides up close with me and doesn't rest on the backpad or hold on to the sissy bar, so YMMV. I think it might be possible to find an aftermarket back pad that is a bit thicker to take up the difference. I just never looked into it.

@@jayphotoworks thanks for the explanation. My kiddo likes to ride around with me and I like the feel of the switchback seat but not sure how comfortable it would be for him and to easily be able to use the sissy or other passengers.

The detachable saddlebag system cannot be mounted without the turn signal relocation kit. It also isn't a quick trivial install either as you have to extend cables and re-wire them. HD now also offers a throw-over saddlebag kit P/N: 90202693 for the Nightster. You just need to install the support bracket P/N: 90202689 and it doesn't require the light relocation kit. It is a fraction of the price as well, but it doesn't have quite the same aesthetic or mount quite as securely as the detachable saddlebag option.

Thanks so much for the info. I’ve been looking into them and it looks complex and was just going to do the plate relocation without messing with the turn signal but not a lot of aftermarket parts for it. Was going to look at throw over bags.

It's very low profile and the strap is solid and tight. If you were concerned, you could add a cable tie across the strap around your handlebars. When the gps remote itself is inside the holder, it will 100% not come out. It takes some effort to squeeze it in and out, so it is snug.

I think that's fair. For me, it is adequate for running around town with the occasional long distance jaunt. Cruisers aren't generally known for having great mpg or range. Many have larger displacement v-twins and are relatively heavy compared to other styles of bikes.

The Nightster takes 3 gallons of fuel and the indicator is not terribly accurate to begin with. On my special there was a software update because it was triggering the fuel light at 1/4 tank instead of 1/8 tank after the update. I believe it can get ~115 miles range on a full tank. A softtail standard in comparison takes 3.5 gallons and gets ~130 miles in comparison.

I know when they first released this seat, there was a tech bulletin published for it because the tether cable was mounted in the incorrect place causing the seat to not raise far enough to actually refuel the bike. That was earlier this year. I waited until May or so and the new seats already had this fixed. There is a possibility that they might fix the other issue with this seat where it catches on the sissy bar upon opening it and that could be a possibility on the backorder.. not sure though..

​@@jayphotoworks Thanks, I had not heard that.

Sena doesn't have in-app voice recording. It is definitely more complicated to record the mesh conversation as you need to hard wire your audio solution. I will probably pick up a Sena meshport red adapter and do a test that way in the near future.

@@jayphotoworks oh I didn't know that sry.

Yes. It sends GPS data to both cameras which is great for consistent editing.

I didn't even try. Even the dealership struggled to get it installed initially as the prescribed instructions are not complete for the wiring install. It also expects you are installing the detachable saddlebags as it uses the mounts for part of the install. After they finally got it installed, they were frank with me and told me a bit of trial and error took place to figure it all out.

The sound is equally bad on both the Ace Pro and Hero 12, so I'm guessing the communicator is connecting with HFP over CVSD (a very old codec from 2002). The Lexin might be using HFP 1.6 which can use mSBC which is a bit better than CVSD while still being mono. Many bluetooth mics (OnyxGo, Razer Seiren and I believe the new DJI Mic 2) use A2DP which allows much higher quality, but A2DP isn't bidirectional. There isn't much transparency here with either the communicator or action cam manufacturers so we have to do these tests ourselves. I do have a Cardo Edge incoming, so I'm going to add this to my test later and see if there is any difference (doubful)..

Insta360 needs to have better accessory compatibility overall. I understand manufacturers want to capitalize on accessory sales with each generation, but some of these limitations hamper content creation. Even if the GO 3/3S can't layer in GPS data, at least being able to remotely operate the camera (even without a preview) would be nice.

Nice.. I was considering S&S, but it retains a bit too much of the stock leaf blower look, so I'm waiting for other options. The best is probably Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde to get the option to switch sound profiles, other than it costs a fortune..

What I put on is available and inexpensive from O’reilly. I needed to have a sound presence to save my ass around here where I live. That J & H is awesome. My rider bro put one on his Breakout and it was sick! Ride safe 🤜🏽🤛🏽

The bitrate/codec being used seems to be heavily compressed which really detracts from the overall production quality. Even the GoPro itself paired to any of these BT comms have the same issue so it is definitely originating from the comm unit itself.

Unfortunately it does not. The bike has out of the box support for it with a toggle button on the left side switch gear, but you have to add the actual heated grips for it to work.

You can get this directly from any HD dealer or online. serviceinfo.harley-davidson.com/sip/service/document/1903841427131884940?locale=en_GB But you need to check the install document to see if it fits your bike or not as some need a mounting bracket and some need a jumper harness. Sound module has a built in 9v rechargeable battery so it still goes off even if the bike's main battery is removed or the terminal cut.

No problems with the Mackie,.Unlike the Samsung buds FE and Bose QC earbuds, it would always connect and the audio would always be recorded. With the Samsung buds FE and Bose QC earbuds, it would sometimes connect (and show connected), but not actually record audio.

@@jayphotoworks that's great thanks for getting back to me! Mine will arrive in the next few days so hopefully works well for me too 😁

hi there, my mackie onyxgo will not connect to the RS one. anybudy got that fixed?

@@antez21 hi mine didn't work either so I sent it back

I am not sure about the Sena 10r.. All I have is a Sena 50s and before the most current firmware update, I would always connect and record audio, but I was getting sped up audio. That being said, I do believe Insta360 fixed this as the most current firmware release now officially supports a number of Moto headsets. In terms of Sena, the 50S, ST1 and 10S are now supported.

The problem is that there are no audio meters, so it is hard to know if the audio is being recorded. I would do a quick test recording and play it back to check the audio and if there is no sound, I would restart the camera and reconnect and it always came back on the second reconnect (at least during the few times I did the test)

Doesn't the new Ace Pro firmware specifically add the ability to connect with a set of motorcycle helmets? It names SENA, Cardo, LEXIN, ASMAX, AiRede, and more.

I just seen the update I'll give this a try at the weekend if it works it's a real game changer for the bikers

I've now gone back and tested this a few times with the Ace Pro and it is sped up every single time. It is always exactly twice as fast. If they fix this in firmware, it would be a great solution for some simple moto vlogging. That being said, being able to connect is an improvement already because I cannot even pair my 50s with the Insta360 One X3 I have.. It never comes up for pairing in the UI even though the process seems identical for both cameras.

Got mine in December. Absolutely yes.