[Christ]

So, after some thinking today, I decided a few things:

I plan on using this bike to get me around, which includes short trips to the store, etc. I may also need, at some point, to carry light tools with me, carry a lunch, a change of clothes, or any of a multitude of other things.

I'll never have anyone on the back of the bike.

My back hurts constantly, due to damage caused years ago. I'd like a back rest for long trips.

Since I'll never have anyone on the back of the bike, I can use their leg area for bags. Since that constitutes a seat that is wasted space, I can put a backrest there, instead. Behind the backrest, is the perfect place for a small trunk.

See where this is going?

I don't think I'm going to bother keeping the bike completely OEM, rather going the utilitarian route on it. It's nice to have pretty things, but in classic me-ism, Functional is just as pretty as Pretty is. Besides, a mobility device is a tool, right? When's the last time you had your favorite power drill chromed? Exactly.

So, I'm thinking about making sort of a "dresser kit" for the bike... Of course, this will probably require that I use a slightly larger engine, or upgrade the one that's already on it, in the event that I ever want to get on the highway and go faster than 50-55 MPH. That's way in the future, though.

So, as soon as I figure out whether I'm keeping the quad or not, and finish up a couple deals with other people, the bike is coming over, and I get to spend some time working on it. Of course, I want the bags to be DIY as much as possible.

I think I smell a build thread for this one, even though it's going to be a rare- and far-between series.