Wilsons Sandbox

On Mon, 10 Sep 2001 01:46:37 -0000, CWilliamson48@... wrote: I will soon be able to take on some longer overnite trips with my '93 KLR 650. I am wanting to purchase a rear bag that is waterproof and has a lot of features, such as extra pockets, built in tie down holders or straps, and will fit the rack without hanging over. I'm not in to the aluminum rear trunk or side bags, though I'm sure they serve a purpose. With so many bags available on the market, I am flustered about making a proper decision. Any advise is appreciated. I enjoy reading the all the posts on this board. So much info is available from veteran KLR riders! Wasn't able to make the TransAmerica Trail this year...but next year seems promising. Chuck Williamson Clarksville, Tn '00 DRZ400e '95 DR350SE '93 KLR650 '82 FT500 Ascot '76 MR175 (2) _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., CWilliamson48@a... wrote: > I will soon be able to take on some longer overnite trips with my '93 > KLR 650. I am wanting to purchase a rear bag that is waterproof and > has a lot of features, such as extra pockets, built in tie down > holders or straps, and will fit the rack without hanging over. I'm > not in to the aluminum rear trunk or side bags, though I'm sure they > serve a purpose. With so many bags available on the market, I am > flustered about making a proper decision. Any advise is appreciated. > I enjoy reading the all the posts on this board. So much info is > available from veteran KLR riders! Wasn't able to make the > TransAmerica Trail this year...but next year seems promising. > > Chuck Williamson > Clarksville, Tn > '00 DRZ400e > '95 DR350SE > '93 KLR650 > '82 FT500 Ascot > '76 MR175 (2)

> > get an $11 Rubbermaid Action Packer from Walmart and bolt it to the tail > rack using the existing boltholes and longer studs. put metal (washers, > sheet, whatever) inside the case. it's waterproof, very light, very durable > and you can lock it. if you crash hard enough to bend it, push from the > inside and it will spring back to its original shape. > >

On Mon, Sep 10, 2001 at 10:36:10AM -0000, IronJungle@... wrote: : Take a look at: http://www.jcwhitney.com/productnoitem.jhtml? : CATID=123208&BQ=mot This solution is cheaper, but I haven't used it. I've got one, and it's okay. The mounting plate doesn't fit right up, but after a few minutes with a drill, two long SS tapered-head cap screws and 4 big tie-wraps, it's been solid for the last 2k or so on my A13. The claimed weight limit is 20lbs, which isn't much. OTOH, it also isn't huge, so it'd be difficult to get more than that in there unless you're hauling only beer and machine parts. I've found that I can get 3 days worth of stuff (clothes and toiletries; no food or camping equipment) in it. You could probably do better if you ride in your street shoes or pack sandals or something. It's *not* big enough to fit a full-face helmet. It is waterproof, though the seal is not such that water won't run into it when you open it up. It probably also wouldn't deal well with being submerged, but I've had no trouble in the rain. It doesn't have a lot of extra features. I really do like it, but only because it was so inexpensive. The lock is cheap (feels it), and poses no challenge to anyone with a flat blade screwdriver and a will to use it. If I'd much paid more I'd be pissed off, but I think it's a great deal for ~$60. (JCWhitney will get you on the S & H.) It's not as big and nice as most of the Givis, but it also doesn't have the price, either. : --- In DSN_klr650@y..., CWilliamson48@a... wrote: : > I will soon be able to take on some longer overnite trips with : my '93 : > KLR 650. I am wanting to purchase a rear bag that is waterproof : and : > has a lot of features, such as extra pockets, built in tie down : > holders or straps, and will fit the rack without hanging over. -- Cloyce A13 in Austin

> True Dan, but as you know every clown occasionally wants to play > Hamlet. > > Bogdan