Cheap home built tail bag. $40 total cost. - Page 2

Kevin1956 · May 25th, 2014, 11:25 PM

@Klondike1020 , I think those will be way too big. I'd find or make cardboard boxes the same size as those cases and mock it up to see. You'll have to keep them above the exhaust to avoid heat damage, both exterior and contents, and you don't want to block the sight line to the turn signals either. Being top loaders, the hinges on those seem low on the case, which may not allow them to be opened once mounted. Unfortunately our bikes are compact, and mounting hard cases is a real challenge.

Klondike1020 · May 27th, 2014, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin1956

@Klondike1020 , I think those will be way too big. I'd find or make cardboard boxes the same size as those cases and mock it up to see. You'll have to keep them above the exhaust to avoid heat damage, both exterior and contents, and you don't want to block the sight line to the turn signals either. Being top loaders, the hinges on those seem low on the case, which may not allow them to be opened once mounted. Unfortunately our bikes are compact, and mounting hard cases is a real challenge.

I agree with you it wouldn't be easy

I Could make them work…. but I am thinking for 90 bucks for the cases.
+ the steel tubing and hardware and welding time.

I looked at the textile saddle bags that fit on there…. cheap and look nice
Ebay is crazy cheap

They would look good on a KLR650 though.

Kscreations08 · May 28th, 2014, 01:17 AM

For some reason my phone hates this site, but I'll try again. I owe at least that

Kevin1956 · May 28th, 2014, 04:57 PM

@Klondike1020 For a 300? I'd spend the bucks on these, available through motomachines.com http://youtu.be/xd7Dm5O0G1M

Aodrn · September 3rd, 2014, 01:53 PM

I just saw your original post. I did a very similar thing using a $10 tool box from walmart. 4 bolts and some washers through a spare passenger seat made for easy storage.

allanoue · September 3rd, 2014, 01:54 PM

tool

Aodrn · September 3rd, 2014, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

tool

I have no idea what you mean...........it was one key off, that's good enough for government work

cadd · September 4th, 2014, 07:01 AM

Genius idea Kevin!

allanoue · September 4th, 2014, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Aodrn

I have no idea what you mean...........it was one key off, that's good enough for government work

I like double entendres

Nemy · September 11th, 2014, 08:26 PM

Genius! I'm gonna have to find me a spare seat now.

micoulisninja · September 17th, 2014, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Aodrn

I have no idea what you mean...........it was one key off, that's good enough for government work

I am pretty sure he means "cool" to make such a tool out of sth almost useless otherwise and being practical, ingenious and money saving at the same time, just like a tool does... very tool indeed !!!! maybe if properly painted would also have the looks of a $$$ top case...

Rustitution · October 7th, 2014, 06:52 AM

Cheap solutions I like this thread thanks guys

catseye · November 24th, 2014, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rustitution

Cheap solutions I like this thread thanks guys

+1 especailly one that is so sharp.

Klondike1020 · November 25th, 2014, 11:40 AM

There are a bunch of Big Pelican cases on CL here in Fayetteville NC for 50-75 bucks. If anyone wants to get them PM me. Just Search Pelican on Fayettville CL

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May 25th, 2014, 11:25 PM	#41
Kevin1956 ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: Stockton California Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 362	@Klondike1020 , I think those will be way too big. I'd find or make cardboard boxes the same size as those cases and mock it up to see. You'll have to keep them above the exhaust to avoid heat damage, both exterior and contents, and you don't want to block the sight line to the turn signals either. Being top loaders, the hinges on those seem low on the case, which may not allow them to be opened once mounted. Unfortunately our bikes are compact, and mounting hard cases is a real challenge.

May 28th, 2014, 04:57 PM	#44
Kevin1956 ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: Stockton California Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R Posts: 362	@Klondike1020 For a 300? I'd spend the bucks on these, available through motomachines.com http://youtu.be/xd7Dm5O0G1M

September 4th, 2014, 07:01 AM	#48
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	Genius idea Kevin!

September 11th, 2014, 08:26 PM	#50
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	Genius! I'm gonna have to find me a spare seat now.