[GodZuki]

I'm responding to this topic using GodZuki's account. I am her husband. Yes, I want ammo cans on my KLR. I would love a set of Mermites, but they are hard to find in my area and I really don't want to pay an arm and a leg for shipping. I think they are absolutely the best option for secure, waterproof storage on a KLR. I know this is the GZ forum and this thread started out as a GZ topic, but, ammo cans can be put on any bike. There are big enough ones that would fit on a Harley, but what Harley owner would put them on? I would if owned one.

There are numerous options for locking the cans. They are all but bulletproof. A little paint or bedliner material and you are good to go. Gives a nice flat surface for mounting reflectors, auxilliary lights, whatever you need to mount. You can put some eyebolts in the lid to tie down anything that won't fit inside the can; like a spare jacket, raingear, small duffel bag, or any number of items. I am personally looking for a surplus night vision case to mount to my rear rack for a trunk. They are usually plastic, but, same goes for them. Lockable, watertight, etc. And besides, surplus is cheap.

Sorry to jack the thread and make it about my bike. Don't tell GodZuki, she is working. She won't let me put them on her GZ, even though I bought it for her. About the tacky comment, I don't think ammo cans are tacky. I think they add character and make your bike stand out from everyone else's. If all bikes looked alike, then what fun would that be? Make it your own. Do something a little different.

Back to ammo cans on a GZ. Thanks for letting me get my $.02 in.