Ammo Can Saddle Bags - Page 5

Quimrider · 10-28-2007, 10:57 PM

ok here's the pictures. I think they speak for themselves. Another deviation from my original plan was the location of the holes in the ammo cans. Originally I had planned to put the holes 4 in. from the top of can. However the throat on my punch was only 3 1/4" deep so the cans sit a little lower than originally planned. The one potential problem this presented was the front corner hitting the rear shock absorbers. they just barely touched when fully compressed. I used up all the wiggle room in the holes to adjust them so they would't hit the shocks. ask away if you have questions.

I used 5/16" stainless fasteners:
main bolts were 3" long.
plate to can bolts were 3/4" long.
I used 3/4" diameter hex nuts as spacers. I used some foam rubber to fill in and keep the nut centered around the 5/16" bolt.
I would like to find something else to use as spacers that is slightly thinner but these will do for now.

I plan to paint the cans when I can find time and install some locks. I'll post updated pics then.

Stretch · 10-29-2007, 10:29 AM

Looks good!
-Bob

Badbob · 11-04-2007, 06:18 AM

I upgraded to SAW boxes a few months back and never got around to post any photos. SAW boxes are much better then the 50BMG cans.

[img]http://www.robertkeeney.com/gallery/d/8259-1/2005_GZ250_Ammo_Can_Panniers_SAW_04.jpg

Quimrider · 11-04-2007, 11:52 PM

Looks good. Hmmm lets see now... where can we mount 50mm guns on the GZ250?

Badbob · 11-10-2007, 08:54 AM

I don't think I could carry 50mm ammo. If there is any such thing. A 308 is 7.62mm.

Ural can be purchased with a rocket launcher:

http://www.pashnit.com/bikes/sidecar-ural.htm

Quimrider · 11-12-2007, 08:45 AM

Awesome! I want one :-)

**jonathan180iq** · 11-12-2007, 12:34 PM

I haven't heard about Urals in a long time. That gets me thinking. What would it take to get a side car on the GZ?

I love sidecars.

BigIron · 11-12-2007, 01:25 PM

What would it take to get a side car on the GZ?

More Power! :lol:

Badbob · 11-14-2007, 06:04 AM

The side car might weigh more than the GZ250 Unless you went with one of those light weights like the racers use.

Badbob · 11-14-2007, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonathan180iq

Great photo. I'm keeping this one.

10-28-2007, 10:57 PM	#41
Quimrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 198	ok here's the pictures. I think they speak for themselves. Another deviation from my original plan was the location of the holes in the ammo cans. Originally I had planned to put the holes 4 in. from the top of can. However the throat on my punch was only 3 1/4" deep so the cans sit a little lower than originally planned. The one potential problem this presented was the front corner hitting the rear shock absorbers. they just barely touched when fully compressed. I used up all the wiggle room in the holes to adjust them so they would't hit the shocks. ask away if you have questions. I used 5/16" stainless fasteners: main bolts were 3" long. plate to can bolts were 3/4" long. I used 3/4" diameter hex nuts as spacers. I used some foam rubber to fill in and keep the nut centered around the 5/16" bolt. I would like to find something else to use as spacers that is slightly thinner but these will do for now. I plan to paint the cans when I can find time and install some locks. I'll post updated pics then. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-29-2007, 10:29 AM	#42
Stretch Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 52	Thanks! Looks good! -Bob __________________ -Bob Stretch Some of us serve only to be bad examples for others...
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11-04-2007, 06:18 AM	#43
Badbob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 945	I upgraded to SAW boxes a few months back and never got around to post any photos. SAW boxes are much better then the 50BMG cans. [img]http://www.robertkeeney.com/gallery/d/8259-1/2005_GZ250_Ammo_Can_Panniers_SAW_04.jpg __________________ My GZ250 Blog Facebook Pinterest Google+ Tumblr YouTube Lumber Jocks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-10-2007, 08:54 AM	#45
Badbob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 945	I don't think I could carry 50mm ammo. If there is any such thing. A 308 is 7.62mm. Ural can be purchased with a rocket launcher: http://www.pashnit.com/bikes/sidecar-ural.htm __________________ My GZ250 Blog Facebook Pinterest Google+ Tumblr YouTube Lumber Jocks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-14-2007, 06:04 AM	#49
Badbob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 945	The side car might weigh more than the GZ250 Unless you went with one of those light weights like the racers use. __________________ My GZ250 Blog Facebook Pinterest Google+ Tumblr YouTube Lumber Jocks
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11-04-2007, 11:52 PM	#44
Quimrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 198	Looks good. Hmmm lets see now... where can we mount 50mm guns on the GZ250?
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11-12-2007, 08:45 AM	#46
Quimrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 198	Awesome! I want one :-)
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11-12-2007, 12:34 PM	#47
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,995	I haven't heard about Urals in a long time. That gets me thinking. What would it take to get a side car on the GZ? I love sidecars.
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11-12-2007, 01:25 PM	#48
BigIron Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio,USA Posts: 51	What would it take to get a side car on the GZ? More Power! :lol:
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