I added some waterproof lockable storage to my bike via a hardcase that used to hold nightvision goggles.

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This is how it looked inside when I got it:

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I gutted the bottom portion of foam so there was about 3/4" of foam lining the bottom.

Put a little padding for a back rest and you would sell a million of 'em :D Looks really nice.

Nice!

It's funny you say that, I'm planning on cutting up a foam seat pad and attaching it the back...
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Where'd you get that case? A good find, looks good. You just through-bolted some eyebolts that lock to the hooks on the rear?

The case came from a military surplus store. I just drill holes in the bottom of the case and used the eyebolts on the luggage hooks. I stole that idea from the people who mounted the action packers that way. I thought this would be a little better set up for not much more money than an action packer. The case was 29.99 + 8 bucks in eyebolts, fender, lock, and rubber washers. Last night, I picked up some drawer pulls to mount on the top of the case for tying things down. ;)

I found some clearance drawer pulls at Meijer to use as tie down points if I want to have a duffel on top of the case. I used some neoprene plumbing washer to keep it watertight.

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I stopped at the local Chinese Import Shop (dollar tree) and found a couple little pencil bags that would be good to bolt to the top of the case. I just used the same holes as the drawer pulls use. Oh, and I got one of those little led stick on lights. Who knows how long that will stay there, but we'll see. :)

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I am pretty happy with the setup. It's very utilitarian (ugly) to some, but to me, I enjoy the look. Plus, I just need to loosen 4 nuts and its off the bike completely with no trace of it ever being on it.

Great DIY top case! Drawer pulls as tie-down hard-points is epic outside the box (pun intended) thinking.

thanks for the kind words :)

I'm still pondering how I want to run power into the box. I would be running it from one of the 2 auxiliary power supplies on the bike, but I want it to be quick connect, waterproof, and cheap. ;)

but I want it to be quick connect, waterproof, and cheap. ;)

...so that rules out a portable nuclear generator back there I guess. :D

Looks great!
Nice touch with the ADV sticker too:thumbup:




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Looks great!
Nice touch with the ADV sticker too:thumbup:




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why hide??? I'm an ADV member, too, although maybe one of these should be added to the case as well? ;)
http://www.cafepress.com/ninjette_org

why hide??? I'm an ADV member, too, although maybe one of these should be added to the case as well? ;)
http://www.cafepress.com/ninjette_org

I might have to order one of those. I wish it would be reflective like the ADV ones. ;)


Today I did thinking and decided to wire up the box with some pieces I already had. I took the male plug that I had cut off the pigtail that I use as an outlet for the bike and ran that through the box using a little plastic bushing:

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Then I wired that to another outlet that will be inside the box.

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Although, possibly the coolest thing I added:

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Bottle opener for soda or beer (only when camping or parked indefinitely) :)

Although, possibly the coolest thing I added:

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Bottle opener for soda or beer (only when camping or parked indefinitely) :)

necessity is always the mother of invention. :drool:

which will you wear out sooner... your tires or that opener? :lol:

necessity is always the mother of invention. :drool:

which will you wear out sooner... your tires or that opener? :lol:

hopefully the tires :lol:. I actually don't drink that much. I've been out of college for about 3 years, so it's pretty rare that I am drinking much anymore. I could see myself bringing a six pack of micro-brew on a camping trip though and this would come in really handy. BTW, I'm drinking a Sam Adams right now, because I had to try it out! ;)

hopefully the tires :lol:. I actually don't drink that much. I've been out of college for about 3 years, so it's pretty rare that I am drinking much anymore. I could see myself bringing a six pack of micro-brew on a camping trip though and this would come in really handy. BTW, I'm drinking a Sam Adams right now, because I had to try it out! ;)

lol... I've been out of college so long, I can't even remember how many years it's been, but I still enjoy a brew or two... or 3 or 4. :p My opener would surely wear out well before my tires, though I don't use the bike as much as you likely do.

great project. I like it when people adapt things to their needs and do it in an innovative and well executed manner.

props to you! :thumbup:

Freeking Swiss Army Knife of top-cases. Well done.

Nice job! I've been peeking around stores for a case just like this to do a project....just like this lol :thumbup:

thanks for the kind words :)

I'm still pondering how I want to run power into the box. I would be running it from one of the 2 auxiliary power supplies on the bike, but I want it to be quick connect, waterproof, and cheap. ;)

Heres a Link to a local Michigan company i found out about, @ Stockbridge, Mi. during the "All-Day" Sept. 18th Bike event! :thumbup:

"Powerlet"
Warren, Mi. 877-752-7835

www.coliant.com

www.powerlet.net

They make over 350 products that power off 12v source for motorcycles!
You name it!