Help/suggestions for a top box

samthg · 10-07-2012, 06:46 PM

On my '78 r100s I want to put on a top box or trunk. Nothing too large just enough space for my ipad, workshoes, etc.

What do I need to do this? Anybody got pics?

I've been using a backpack, and this sucks. I don't want to put on a tank bag.

Not sure where to start for a rear rack set up.

Behind that cheap windscreen, is my perfect working speedo & tach-thanks Wirespokes!!

caponerd · 10-07-2012, 06:51 PM

I have a set of Cor-tek tourmaster ballistic nylon saddlebags and "trunk" bag, which are very easy to install/remove, can work together as a set, or just the trunk or saddlebags alone. They attach with a combination of nylon straps and bungie cords. Fit any bike, are very inexpensive, and require no frames or other mounting hardware.

Here's one.

samthg · 10-08-2012, 06:33 PM

Thanks Caponerd.

That set up is probably gunna be my best bet. The size will work out just fine, and easy on/off. That Tourmaster site also shows a nice set up of saddlebags. I'll just have to come up with a solution to give the saddlebags a little 'back' support.

Either way, it all looks like pretty minimal expense will give me a solution.

caponerd · 10-08-2012, 08:44 PM

Look around, Tourmaster isn't the only company making stuff like that.

If there's a Cycle Gear store near you, drop in and see what they have in stock.

A set that includes saddle bags and top bag is worthwhile.. My tourmaster saddlebags have straps that let me attach the top bag directly to them, but allow me to use either by themselves.

disston · 10-08-2012, 08:52 PM

chollo9 · 10-09-2012, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disston

Is this the KLR section?

_cy_ · 10-09-2012, 04:13 PM

been trying to figure a top box on R80G/S too..

samthg · 10-09-2012, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disston

Perfect, and you're preaching to the choir! I "used" to be a KLR owner.

Now, how do i mount it up?

M37cdn · 10-09-2012, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samthg

Perfect, and you're preaching to the choir! I "used" to be a KLR owner.

Now, how do i mount it up?

Watch the movie E.T... some great milk crate mounting tips in that one

Sport · 10-09-2012, 07:26 PM

I'd go with a soft tailbag as well. Mine's a Nelson Rigg. I use mine on all my bikes...on the rear seat. Any tailbag and especially a rack mounted hardbag all by itself, looks FUGLY w/o side bags. At speed, a high mounted tailbag can also affect your handling. That's a great looking nekkid bike, don't spoil it.

GSAragazzi · 10-09-2012, 07:42 PM

Due to the look of the bike I would go with a Pelican case. Not boxy or tall and easy to mount using the grab rails on the rear part of the seat. I would go with a black or grey if you want to keep it somber and classic or go full out with an orange one! Just my 2c.
ps
If you r not a DIY go to Caribou cases and they offer mounting, plates and Pelicn cases. But going to Pelicsn first will save you some $....

squish · 10-09-2012, 09:18 PM

On my gs I have a solo seat and a givi box plate mounted to the rack.

On your bike you can go with a soft sided bag that straps to the seat. I'm not crazy about them having seen them fail and they are not very or rather don't present the image of being secure.

Or you can find a rear rack from one of the companies that used to make them then mount the bag with what ever set up works for that bag.

I like givi but part of that is that I got some bags years ago and just keep using them.

10-07-2012, 06:46 PM	#1
samthg ^OP Sam...I am. Joined: May 2010 Location: seal beach, ca. Oddometer: 870	Help/suggestions for a top box On my '78 r100s I want to put on a top box or trunk. Nothing too large just enough space for my ipad, workshoes, etc. What do I need to do this? Anybody got pics? I've been using a backpack, and this sucks. I don't want to put on a tank bag. Not sure where to start for a rear rack set up. Behind that cheap windscreen, is my perfect working speedo & tach-thanks Wirespokes!!

10-08-2012, 08:52 PM	#5
disston ShadeTreeExpert Joined: Mar 2011 Location: Silver Spring, Md Oddometer: 4,980	__________________ Never memorize something you can look up. ---Albert Einstein

10-09-2012, 04:13 PM	#7
_cy_ Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Oddometer: 2,492	been trying to figure a top box on R80G/S too.. __________________ Bringing BMW R90S back to life, R80G/S, LiFePO4 testing Which is more reliable ... Points or Electronic Ignition for Airheads?

10-09-2012, 07:42 PM	#11
GSAragazzi Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2012 Location: The Purgatory of Suburbia Oddometer: 438	Due to the look of the bike I would go with a Pelican case. Not boxy or tall and easy to mount using the grab rails on the rear part of the seat. I would go with a black or grey if you want to keep it somber and classic or go full out with an orange one! Just my 2c. ps If you r not a DIY go to Caribou cases and they offer mounting, plates and Pelicn cases. But going to Pelicsn first will save you some $.... __________________ "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday" GSAragazzi screwed with this post 10-09-2012 at 07:53 PM

10-09-2012, 09:18 PM	#12
squish Out of the office. Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Where the Ghetto meets the sea. Oddometer: 4,941	On my gs I have a solo seat and a givi box plate mounted to the rack. On your bike you can go with a soft sided bag that straps to the seat. I'm not crazy about them having seen them fail and they are not very or rather don't present the image of being secure. Or you can find a rear rack from one of the companies that used to make them then mount the bag with what ever set up works for that bag. I like givi but part of that is that I got some bags years ago and just keep using them. __________________ *On vacation for a spell*

10-07-2012, 06:51 PM	#2
caponerd Kickstart Enthusiast Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Halfway between Munich and Redditch. Oddometer: 1,809	I have a set of Cor-tek tourmaster ballistic nylon saddlebags and "trunk" bag, which are very easy to install/remove, can work together as a set, or just the trunk or saddlebags alone. They attach with a combination of nylon straps and bungie cords. Fit any bike, are very inexpensive, and require no frames or other mounting hardware. Here's one.

10-08-2012, 06:33 PM	#3
samthg ^OP Sam...I am. Joined: May 2010 Location: seal beach, ca. Oddometer: 870	Thanks Caponerd. That set up is probably gunna be my best bet. The size will work out just fine, and easy on/off. That Tourmaster site also shows a nice set up of saddlebags. I'll just have to come up with a solution to give the saddlebags a little 'back' support. Either way, it all looks like pretty minimal expense will give me a solution.

10-08-2012, 08:44 PM	#4
caponerd Kickstart Enthusiast Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Halfway between Munich and Redditch. Oddometer: 1,809	Look around, Tourmaster isn't the only company making stuff like that. If there's a Cycle Gear store near you, drop in and see what they have in stock. A set that includes saddle bags and top bag is worthwhile.. My tourmaster saddlebags have straps that let me attach the top bag directly to them, but allow me to use either by themselves.

10-09-2012, 07:26 PM	#10
Sport Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2011 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 335	I'd go with a soft tailbag as well. Mine's a Nelson Rigg. I use mine on all my bikes...on the rear seat. Any tailbag and especially a rack mounted hardbag all by itself, looks FUGLY w/o side bags. At speed, a high mounted tailbag can also affect your handling. That's a great looking nekkid bike, don't spoil it.

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