trunks

bpdchief · 04-29-2012, 03:01 PM

Pretty and stylish

or utilitarian keeping in mind this is my only transportation and must go to market and such. (wife has car but we're gone opposite directions at same time.)

alantf · 04-29-2012, 04:53 PM

Nothing wrong with "utilitarian" if it does its job & the price is right. A lot of the luggage for the touring Beemers is square & utilitarian looking. Also the square versus rounded probably means that it'll hold more than my box.

bpdchief · 04-29-2012, 08:49 PM

$18 compared to $60+ Double clamped/lockable. 8 gal / 30.28 L plenty of storage. There is a story on another forum of a guy using one of these on his V-Strom to ride from New Jersey to California and back - he was very happy with it and others have followed his lead.

Alan, it's been years since I've seen a backrest rig up close, I had no idea the side braces were 1/8 inch.
Think I'll do more studying on this and check salvages

Water Warrior 2 · 04-29-2012, 09:38 PM

Nothing wrong with an $18 box if it suits your needs. Square is much better than a case with rounded corners and a pretty form. There is a Vstrom rider who travels from the far south in the U.S. to Canada every year and has a big square box that could hold an unassembled GZ for a spare bike. The utility and price make it a no brainer.

Skunkhome · 05-02-2012, 02:02 PM

I have a utility crate on the back of my Honda scooter to carry groceries.

I use the little CH80 as a dingy behind my class C motorhome. It is also handy for treating the pets to a ride.

Water Warrior 2 · 05-02-2012, 03:48 PM

Cool vid. Your kids look like they enjoy the ride.

**jonathan180iq** · 05-03-2012, 11:18 AM

I always go with the motorcycle/scooter specific.

I will admit that the action packer can carry more and is double lockable and probably more resistant to wear should it fall down or something. But, for me, there is something about the planned, sloped lines of a motorcycle trunk. I also really like the ability to wire in some extra tail lighting and have it look factory installed, rather that have it look like a farm vehicle with some bulbs dangling off. ( I know it cab look better, but people do some crazy things.)

They are both very useful. If you're going to be doing some off-roading or need to carry some camping gear, then the Action Packer is the way to go. If you just need a place to lock your helmet and carry some essentials, then I think the bike-specific trunk is better.

04-29-2012, 03:01 PM	#1
bpdchief Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 848	trunks Pretty and stylish or utilitarian keeping in mind this is my only transportation and must go to market and such. (wife has car but we're gone opposite directions at same time.) __________________ I'm never lost - I'm exploring alternative destinations ! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-29-2012, 04:53 PM	#2
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,715	Re: trunks Nothing wrong with "utilitarian" if it does its job & the price is right. A lot of the luggage for the touring Beemers is square & utilitarian looking. Also the square versus rounded probably means that it'll hold more than my box. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman.
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04-29-2012, 08:49 PM	#3
bpdchief Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 848	Re: trunks $18 compared to $60+ Double clamped/lockable. 8 gal / 30.28 L plenty of storage. There is a story on another forum of a guy using one of these on his V-Strom to ride from New Jersey to California and back - he was very happy with it and others have followed his lead. Alan, it's been years since I've seen a backrest rig up close, I had no idea the side braces were 1/8 inch. Think I'll do more studying on this and check salvages __________________ I'm never lost - I'm exploring alternative destinations ! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-29-2012, 09:38 PM	#4
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: trunks Nothing wrong with an $18 box if it suits your needs. Square is much better than a case with rounded corners and a pretty form. There is a Vstrom rider who travels from the far south in the U.S. to Canada every year and has a big square box that could hold an unassembled GZ for a spare bike. The utility and price make it a no brainer.
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05-02-2012, 02:02 PM	#5
Skunkhome Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 203	Re: trunks I have a utility crate on the back of my Honda scooter to carry groceries. I use the little CH80 as a dingy behind my class C motorhome. It is also handy for treating the pets to a ride. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-02-2012, 03:48 PM	#6
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: trunks Cool vid. Your kids look like they enjoy the ride.
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05-03-2012, 11:18 AM	#7
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: trunks I always go with the motorcycle/scooter specific. I will admit that the action packer can carry more and is double lockable and probably more resistant to wear should it fall down or something. But, for me, there is something about the planned, sloped lines of a motorcycle trunk. I also really like the ability to wire in some extra tail lighting and have it look factory installed, rather that have it look like a farm vehicle with some bulbs dangling off. ( I know it cab look better, but people do some crazy things.) They are both very useful. If you're going to be doing some off-roading or need to carry some camping gear, then the Action Packer is the way to go. If you just need a place to lock your helmet and carry some essentials, then I think the bike-specific trunk is better.
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