Big thumbs up from me too for Wolfman soft luggage - top quality, attractive and practical designs and modestly priced compared to a lot of other stuff on offer.

At least one hard/secure storage solution on the bike, such as your top case, is always handy.

If you're worried about the link pipe (which I don't think you have any reason be), then fit one of the small heat-shields that are available, such as the giant loop one...

http://www.adventurebikeshop.co.uk/hot_springs

But I really don't foresee any trouble on the horizon with the setup you've got.

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