Custom top case
Custom top case
I got tired of wearing my backpack during my commute, so I installed a custom rack case on my V-Strom today. I think I now have one of the more "distinctive" bikes in the area.
On the plus side, it cost thirty dollars for all the materials, which is just a touch cheaper than a Givi.
On the plus side, it cost thirty dollars for all the materials, which is just a touch cheaper than a Givi.
'07 Suzuki V-Strom DL650
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Mg looks like that will serve its purpose never have enough storage space i bungy my tank bag to the tail section also when it's on the tank it changes the areo's behind the windsheild big time. (big bag). I like the Vstrom ya don't see alot of them in florida. Very nice bike
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OK,,you been kidded and joked about but how about something serious, be careful how you load it, keep anything heavy on the bottom and pack it so it won't slide around, that trunk, which is a very clever solution to your problem) set very Hi and if things move around or weigh very much you could get a nasty surprise in a corner or a sudden evasive maneuver, be careful, be aware and most of all ride safe.
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That could happen with any topbox designed for motorcycles, too. They sit up high.SHADOW1100T wrote:OK,,you been kidded and joked about but how about something serious, be careful how you load it, keep anything heavy on the bottom and pack it so it won't slide around, that trunk, which is a very clever solution to your problem) set very Hi and if things move around or weigh very much you could get a nasty surprise in a corner or a sudden evasive maneuver, be careful, be aware and most of all ride safe.
Riding my wife's Trophy recently, I stopped at the store for a six pack. I thought I had it wedged in good - NOT!!! All the way home, those bottles banged and clanked around loose in the topbox, especially in the corners. I had visions of a topbox full of broken glass and suds by the time I got home - fortunately those were some tough beer bottles, no breakage!
2003 Triumph Trophy 1200
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2009 BMW F650GS (wife's)
2012 Triumph Tiger 800
2018 Yamaha XT250 (wife's)
2013 Kawasaki KLX250S
Contrary to popular opinion, I am not totally lacking in common sense. While I do appreciate everybody's concern, I have the basic concept of how things should be packed in the box.SHADOW1100T wrote:OK,,you been kidded and joked about but how about something serious, be careful how you load it, keep anything heavy on the bottom and pack it so it won't slide around, that trunk, which is a very clever solution to your problem) set very Hi and if things move around or weigh very much you could get a nasty surprise in a corner or a sudden evasive maneuver, be careful, be aware and most of all ride safe.
'07 Suzuki V-Strom DL650
An armed man is a citizen, an unarmed man is a subject.
Molon Labe!!!
An armed man is a citizen, an unarmed man is a subject.
Molon Labe!!!