Pelican side bags...installed.

[Guest]

bbjumper and I are planning a 9 day Yellowstone trip in August. I have a box for the rear rack but wanted some more storage room. This I think, is my solution.

These are pelican cases I attached to the sides with u-bolts. I attached them to the grab bar and the to the passenger foot peg. They do not rub on anything, not the shock, side panel, or frame anywhere. I think they will work well for carrying some of my gear since I am going to put the Tour Tank behind the backrest. With these and the box on the back I should have plenty of room. The one on the exhaust side is well above the pipe but I am still going to put some heat shield on the bottom of the case.

[chuck hahn]

pack everything in water tight plastic bags and add weather stripping to the rims of the cases.

[1948man]

What's the Tour Tank? Aux fuel??

[MiloBramble]

What's the Tour Tank? Aux fuel??

Yes.

http://www.tourtank.com/

[MiloBramble]

pack everything in water tight plastic bags and add weather stripping to the rims of the cases.

Planned on packing in bags but the weather stripping is a good idea...thanks

[salty_monk]

You won't need it with the Pelicans as long as you've sealed anywhere that you've drilled....

Thought I was on the wrong forum for a moment there...!

These are a cheaper alternative to Pelican that get good reviews:

http://www.seahorse.net/

[MiloBramble]

You won't need it with the Pelicans as long as you've sealed anywhere that you've drilled....

Thought I was on the wrong forum for a moment there...!

These are a cheaper alternative to Pelican that get good reviews:

http://www.seahorse.net/

I thought that myself but no harm in being safe..

[chuck hahn]

When we went out to Minnesota afew years ago, I got one of those emergency gas cans you put in the trunk and put that in the Tbags just in case someone needed it..noone did, but it was nice to know it was there.

[salty_monk]

I thought that myself but no harm in being safe...I get these for free, that is why I have them.

Putting stuff in liner bags or stuff sacks makes it easier to unload. Doesn't look like you're setup for "quick release"

Free is the best price

[MiloBramble]

Nope, not quick release. Will only put them on when I go on tours. I can fit my tent plus more in one and now that I have the extra storage I am taking my twin size air mattress and pump. They fit in one with room to spare.

[TheCafeKid]

How much room is there between the bag and the pumpkin? To me it looks like there could be an issue should you load the suspension and then work it pretty good but it's hard telling in the photo angles you have.

[Dogma]

How much room is there between the bag and the pumpkin? To me it looks like there could be an issue should you load the suspension and then work it pretty good but it's hard telling in the photo angles you have.

Josh, in the 2nd pic of post #1, I think I see the hole through the head on the end of the rear axle. It's almost in line with the shock, so I think he's good.

I was wondering how well the case and the u-bolts will hold together. I probably would have wanted to add a flat strap inside the case to reinforce the wall. I don't have much experience with Pelican cases, so I don't have a feel for how tough the material is. I imagine they were subjected to the yank-on-it-like-a-maniac test, so it's probably fine.

Nice mod, BTW.

[MiloBramble]

Josh, in the 2nd pic of post #1, I think I see the hole through the head on the end of the rear axle. It's almost in line with the shock, so I think he's good.

I was wondering how well the case and the u-bolts will hold together. I probably would have wanted to add a flat strap inside the case to reinforce the wall. I don't have much experience with Pelican cases, so I don't have a feel for how tough the material is. I imagine they were subjected to the yank-on-it-like-a-maniac test, so it's probably fine.

Nice mod, BTW.

There is a flat support strip on the inside. I think they should be called Gorilla Cases since a gorilla would have a hard time damaging one of these things.

As for the clearance, everything lines up outside the shocks and no rear wheel components come into play.

[MiloBramble]

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Thanks....

[robdsuzuki]

What a great looking bike

I have a 1982 750 TZ. I have nowhere to put luggage as it is. You have a great looking setup. Did you make the seatback and luggage rack? Thanks - Rob D.