It arrived. This was definately the most in-depth (and most secure) install I've done yet. It has more straps holding it on than any other model I've seen. One at the rear of the tank (under the seat), one between the upper triple and the damper, one below the steering stem, and 2 more on each side (1 clipped to the edge of the tank as other models have, plus another one that wraps around the frame itself near the front).
The new Athena bag is nice too. Can be carried by the handle, but also has 3 straps for carrying it as a shoulder bag or a backpack. Two outside storage compartments (one on each side), plus a netted pouch under the "lid" of the bag. Access to the map pocket is now through a zippered opening from inside the bag instead of the velcro'd flap on the outside that most have. The rain cover is stored in a zippered pocket on the bottom of the bag, as in the past. It expands via a wrap-around zipper also. The pictures show it in its "compact" mode. (I stuffed it with two throw pillows to fill it out. Expanded, it would hold a lot more. Sitting on the bike still allows for an unobstructed view of the gauges. (Even with it expanded, it wouldn't be blocking anything.) My chest barely touches the rear of the bag.
The new Athena bag is nice too. Can be carried by the handle, but also has 3 straps for carrying it as a shoulder bag or a backpack. Two outside storage compartments (one on each side), plus a netted pouch under the "lid" of the bag. Access to the map pocket is now through a zippered opening from inside the bag instead of the velcro'd flap on the outside that most have. The rain cover is stored in a zippered pocket on the bottom of the bag, as in the past. It expands via a wrap-around zipper also. The pictures show it in its "compact" mode. (I stuffed it with two throw pillows to fill it out. Expanded, it would hold a lot more. Sitting on the bike still allows for an unobstructed view of the gauges. (Even with it expanded, it wouldn't be blocking anything.) My chest barely touches the rear of the bag.
