So my Uly has Touratech pannier racks and boxes big enough to swallow two full face helmets and jackets. That is great on multi day rides but it’s overkill for most.

Under the seat I carry everything I need to fix a flat tire and tools to replace a belt if needed plus some spare relays and fuses. But for most of my riding I don’t need the boxes. This time of years it starts getting light out at 04:30. I can bang out a 300 to 400 mile spirted motorcycle ride and be home by noon to do my chores for the day.

I have been thinking of taking the racks off when not needed. To me if the boxes are not on the racks the bike looks like the most beautiful girl in the world with a bad set of braces.

So most of my riding is in some remote areas so if a belt broke it could be many, many hours plus expense before I could get back home.

I was looking at making a mount to store a belt under the tail section where the racks bolt on. Am I just over concerned?