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tank pannier rack, tool-box, money-hiding spot
Posted: Mon May 01, 2000 6:28 pm
by Istvan Szlany
Hello!
There are two things on my mind nowadays:
1. building a tank pannier rack and fix a Pelican 1400 case on each side of
my KLR650 gas tank (to have lockable and crash-proof storage in front of my
knees)
2. building/buying a tool-box that sits down and possibly close to the
engine. I thought of
* a bash plate that already has a sealed tool-compartment (I would
hate see my tools rust after several river-crossings), or
* a separate sealed tool-box that sits in front of the engine, fixed
on the frame (I checked the archive, and found two interesting ideas and
I'll implement one of them, if there are no better ideas), or
* a swing-arm mounted sealed tool-box, readily available from a
dealer.
3. I need to find one or preferably more safe places on my A13 where I can
hide cash and traveler's checks.
I'm sure, the Collective will shine on me with new ideas.
Cheers,
istvan+Eh13
wet butt...
Posted: Mon May 01, 2000 9:11 pm
by Jim Hyman
--- In
DSN_klr650@egroups.com, Rich Kickbush wrote:
> Went riding yesterday and got caught in the rain...the new
Corbin takes in water like the stocker never did...I went for
the vinyl basketweave, thinking a little more ventilation for
summer would be good...maybe a bad call for the Grey
Northwet...Goretex won't protect from sitting or leaning against
something wet, so the 'stich was drenched in the butt.
I was thinking of using Nikwax or some kind of waterproofing on
there - anyone had any similar experiences / solutions? And
'don't live in Vancouver' doesn't count...
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Rich,
I don't have the Corbin seat, but I've been doing extended riding
in 'liquid sunshine' for years. I carry a bath-sized towel with
me at all times & when it rains, I fold the towel into a 1 foot
square and place it under by butt. It works suprizingly well for
an hour or two. BTW, I wear leather chaps when road riding.
Professor
95 KLR650 AA9
Federal Way, WA [USA]