Originally Posted by
AdvXtrm
As I said in a previous post, once I get everything together I know I'll need to test out different load configs to find the right balance for my particular bike and setup.
This is the best course of action. Try front heavy and rear heavy to see what works best for you.
I found that having bags on the front solved all kinds of stability issues long ago. I
have toured with a heavy rear load and with a heavy front load and I'd choose the latter in all instances. I would...and have...touring with just front bags over rear bags. YMMV