Ghetto hard case for R

[treyflee]

Planning a trip in April on the Buell. Needed some way to carry some gear. Basically took the frame of a passenger seat and bolted an ebay scooter trunk to it. It actually worked out pretty nice because it works as a back support too. To remove it all I have to do is take it off, just like the rear seat. Looks a little Ghetto, but total of $60 and I have a pretty nice size luggage case.

 

[dave_xb12r]

Looks like a clean install. My friend did something similar for our camping trip.

Consider saddlebags. You're going to feel the weight back there, plus it doesn't allow you to use a backpack. I couldn't believe the handling difference when I switched to saddlebags. I don't even notice them back there.

 

[xtremelow]

+1[up] I sold a guy in town an extra pass. seat I had so he could do the same for work.

 

[Alfatango1]

onsider saddlebags. You're going to feel the weight back there, plus it doesn't allow you to use a backpack. I couldn't believe the handling difference when I switched to saddlebags. I don't even notice them back there.

Add saddle bags but don't consider a back pack. A back pack over a long trip will hinder your riding ability and be uncomfortable. On an R you will be bent forward so this hard case will be good, add some side bags and you'll be fine.

 

[iman501]

yea 1- on the backpack! i rode from the middle of Illinois to homecoming last year with a backpack......was not fun!

 

[treyflee]

Yeah, I have a backpack I ride with for around town and short 1 night trips, but after about 2 hours, I'm over it. I considered adding saddle bags to this, but I'd like to keep the ability to pop off the whole thing in 1 sec. If I pack pretty light I think I can manage with just this trunk. The only thing that wont fit in it is my track pants. And since I'm going to TN, I want them when I get there, but don't feel like riding 10 hours (each way) in race pants. I may have to settle for jeans and armor.

 

[Squattybodyjr]

hepco and becker hard bags are the way to go for long trips

 

[NAZA RETH 73]

I'm not sure people are going to take you seriously with that on the back. Old folk are going to be asking you for the medicine they ordered from the pharmacy - LOL Only joking. Sure its better than a back pack like I carry. But then again I travel light eg gum and credit card. Enjoy the ride

 

[TooFst]

Way to think outside the box. I like it. Paint em and sell em...

 

[dave_xb12r]

A back pack over a long trip will hinder your riding ability and be uncomfortable.

I have enough experience with and without to disagree. When I do long trips, I usually carry my backpack with just my laptop in it. I actually prefer having the backpack in colder temperatures. I've been on trips in the cold without the backpack and I missed it. I think backpacks are fine as long as they are kept light and have a chest strap. You want the majority of the weight down low.

 

[treyflee]

I'm not sure people are going to take you seriously with that on the back.

Trust me the first thing packed is gonna be the real seat/cover to switch when I arrive. I can just see the pics of me with this ghetto setup on the dragon.

 

[Hammel13]

doesnt look that ghetto to me. nice job man

 

[Alfatango1]

hepco and becker hard bags are the way to go for long trips

Don't make them for "R's" as far as I can tell.

 

[WALLSXB]

Treyflee----- if it works , that's all that matters. A Buell friend of mine put some military ammo boxes on his lightning as saddle bags and have alot of carrying capacity. It don't hurt to think " outside of the box " , so to speak !