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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "benhua4" wrote:
>
> Hi Terry,
>
> I wonder if you don't mean a 20mm ammo can instead of 50 cal? The
50
> cal cans are only about 11x 6 x 7 where the 20mm are about 18 x 7 x
> 14. The 20mm cans are the ones I have seen used as side cases. They
> are heavy.
>
> If any one is looking for the 20 mm cans you can find them and
other
in/Colemans.storefront/en/product/135901
>
> to make a tail trunk for my 08 KLR. This container will hold a lot
of
> stuff very efficiently since it doesn't have the stream lined
> compound curves of a Givi like case. It is all aluminum with SS
> fittings, a weather proof rubber gusset between top and bottom and
is
> very light weight. The lid also easily removes so you can really
haul
> a load (higher and deeper) if need be. Yes, I know about Kawasaki's
> load limit on the tail rack. Fully loaded or empty the case creates
> no adverse ridding characteristics like turbulence, even at speeds
up
case
> but you can attach the case directly to the plastic center piece on
> the Kawi rack if you want. BTW I made the "lock hasp/bracket for
the
> case in the photos. While the case has very nice stainless latches
it
> doesn't come with a convenient way to lock it.
>
> If there is any interest I can dismount the case and take photos of
> how I mounted it on my bike.
>
> Happy trails,
> Bob L in Traverse City, MI
>
Actually, .50 cal comes in more than one size box, depending on the
era of manufacture. Most 'now-days' are of the smaller dimension,
but there were some in the larger cans, size-dependent upon where it
was going to be shot from. During a 29PalmsEX in 1985, I think we
shot some 15,000 .50cal rounds and it was all in the larger .50/20mm
size can.
What has never been suggested is the use of 60/81mm Motor cans. They
are identical in footprint to the 11x 6 x 7s but are more than twice
the height, and the box is the same lighter gauge material. It has
been a while since I saw one, but they would actually be a more KLR
useful box--lower weight, and force you to carry less crap into the
field with you.
It was TUMU or CA-Stu that has suggested: pack your stuff, unpack
it; remove 1/2 of what you first packed--put it back on the shelf,
repack. There are special occasions that would not be GOOD advice,
but for most of us, it is spotted on. Even as we speak, I am loading
out for a 13-day adversity/adventure. shrug. We shall see how much
adventure, and how much adversity. It begins, zero dark thirty, 29
April.
WISE GUY SWITCH-ON
That is a pretty bike--and well thought out farkle. But what is this?
Copyright 2004 R.J. Lautner Photographics
at the bottom of each photo?
Are we in a time warp? sans "LOST" How did you get a 2004 Copyright
on a 2008 bike? Now, THAT is special.
revmaaatin. I didn't write it (=copyright gig), I just read it.
WISE GUY SWITCH-OFF
ps: IN KLR fashion, Ben your post was a very useful. thanks.