Custom top case

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mgdavis · #1 Unread post by **mgdavis** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 1:47 pm

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.

RC DAVE · #2 Unread post by **RC DAVE** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:07 pm

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

#3 Unread post by **Wrider** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:49 pm

Hahaha very nice mg! Now that's redneck engineering for ya!

mgdavis · #4 Unread post by **mgdavis** » Sun Mar 22, 2009 3:34 am

It's difficult to see, but I used a cutting board as my mounting plate.

redb1ker · #5 Unread post by **redb1ker** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:50 am

OMG. That is truly a custom install. I love the locks. Remember you only get about 15-20# storage, even if there is room left when you are packing. Can't have that Ugli beauty squatting under the weight.

Mr. Invisible · Thu Apr 02, 2009 12:06 pm

Now if that was truly redneck you would have added cup holders, (beer can holders.)

No need to go half way.

redb1ker · #7 Unread post by **redb1ker** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:24 am

Mr. Invisible wrote: would have added cup holders, (beer can holders.)

Save the drink holders for the outside of your helmet.

SHADOW1100T · Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:19 pm

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.

jstark47 · #9 Unread post by **jstark47** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:20 am

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.

That could happen with any topbox designed for motorcycles, too. They sit up high.

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!

mgdavis · #10 Unread post by **mgdavis** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 4:03 am

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.

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.