Adksuper10, don't be afraid of purchasing the panniers or the stainless pannier racks , they are top quality... it is the best thing they make , it is pricey, and I like my boxes a lot.... the negative is the lack of support for our bike and that they are over priced on everything they sell...500.00 for a tank bag that still needs a rain cover ( that price is approximate as I'm too sleepy to check their currant price this morning)... I like the skid plate they make , it would serve my riding style just fine... but the question is do they have one that fits a 2012 , their site suggest they do , but the order system says they don't, so I will have to call them to see if what they offer will actually fit , and I'm thinking it will not... in short , they make a great pannier , if you like them buy them ... the stainless pannier racks are very well made no issues with them and you won't have issues either.... but as for crash bars and some other stuff they make you can find better at other vendors.... for less money...