New Pelican-based Luggage System - Page 56

CaribouCases · 05-01-2007, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnr

Rider magazine had a nice write up on caribous in the latest issue.

Count me in as a guy with a DR who will pay $700!!!

And your Michigan beta bike stands ready!

Holy Cow

I've got to go down to the store and get a copy!

Thanks for letting me know. Geeezzz, no one tells me anything.

westnash · 05-05-2007, 06:35 PM

You should be a subscriber!

Stromdog · 05-05-2007, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaribouCases

Holy Cow

I've got to go down to the store and get a copy!

Thanks for letting me know. Geeezzz, no one tells me anything.

Roger, Why don't you try and post up this article?

westnash · 05-05-2007, 06:53 PM

Won't the copyright police track him down and lock him away for 99 years for doing that...Rider is a great magazine and cheap to get by subscription.

lovias · 05-06-2007, 11:06 AM

I will swipe your use of the square tubular framing to make a rack, somehow, for my little Shadow 1100 once you include the measurments in the email I sent a few minutes ago. So much for my fantasy of making aluminum boxes.

ibafran · 05-06-2007, 04:14 PM

there are a lot of pages to this thread. and i am too lazy to read them all at the moment. but i may get it done over time. my questions are:

will someone list a few of the post numbers that indicate how crashworthy the system is?

does anyone know if it is possilbe to mount that cases to the frames by the lids? it seems more desirable to have the contents fold down or swing out for easier access.

i really like the comparitively slim look.

westnash · 05-06-2007, 07:12 PM

Very very crashworthy as the Rider article states....the bags take impact without more than a scratch and saved damage to expensive pieces on the bike. Pelican also has a warranty on the bags but not sure about how it applies to crash situations....the bags are touch no doubt and a buyer can decide if they offer enough carrying capacity for his/her needs.

FiumeETV1K · 05-06-2007, 09:04 PM

I WAS JUST WONDERING I WAS AT B&H FOTO STORE IN NYC TODAY I SAW PELICAN CASE FOR $109 EACH ARE THIS THE SAME CASES MOUNTED ON THE BIKES?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...se_Black_.html

westnash · 05-07-2007, 03:58 AM

Yep, Pelicans are famous cases. The beauty of the Caribou is the mounting and securing system that makes it all work together.

CaribouCases · 05-07-2007, 05:13 AM

Yes, as westnash states, we take the Pelican 1550 case, install a lock in the lid, internal retention straps that keep your gear in place, and lanyards on the lids so they down swing all the way open, and finally kit them up with our bracket and mounting system. We are an authorized Pelican dealer.

madmanxwater · 05-07-2007, 07:23 AM

Hi Roger, I know that the new KLR only just started showing up, but any thoughts on using the Caribou cases on this new bike? Also, is there going to be a top-loading Caribou system at some point?

Thanks,

Mike

CaribouCases · 05-07-2007, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmanxwater

Hi Roger, I know that the new KLR only just started showing up, but any thoughts on using the Caribou cases on this new bike? Also, is there going to be a top-loading Caribou system at some point?

Thanks,

Mike

Hi Mike,

I am looking for someone in CO to loan us the '08 KLR as soon as possible. We'll get it done soon I expect.

The only way for use to do a top loader is to do our own case (not Pelican). This project is a long way off.

EDIT 2009: The Top Loading Luggage System based on the 1440 case is now available.

PackMule · 05-07-2007, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaribouCases

Hi Mike,

I am looking for someone in CO to loan us the '08 KLR as soon as possible. We'll get it done soon I expect.

Roger, have you talked with ADV member Hondo? He had a shop loan him an '08 for a nice review -- they may be willing to do the same for you? Just a thought.

madmanxwater · 05-10-2007, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaribouCases

Hi Mike,

I am looking for someone in CO to loan us the '08 KLR as soon as possible. We'll get it done soon I expect.

The only way for use to do a top loader is to do our own case (not Pelican). This project is a long way off.

Thanks Roger, I'm waiting like most people for my 2008 to come in. Your Caribou cases look like the right solution for me so I look forward to what you find.

regards,

Mike
Canada

R_W · 05-10-2007, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by westnash

Won't the copyright police track him down and lock him away for 99 years for doing that...Rider is a great magazine and cheap to get by subscription.

Roger should be able to get permission to post a PDF of the article on his site. Usual courtesy extended to the product manufacturer.

05-06-2007, 11:06 AM	#830
lovias Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2006 Location: eastern Nebraska Oddometer: 532	racks I will swipe your use of the square tubular framing to make a rack, somehow, for my little Shadow 1100 once you include the measurments in the email I sent a few minutes ago. So much for my fantasy of making aluminum boxes.

05-06-2007, 09:04 PM	#833
FiumeETV1K n00b Joined: Apr 2007 Location: NEW JERSEY Oddometer: 1	Are This The Same?? I WAS JUST WONDERING I WAS AT B&H FOTO STORE IN NYC TODAY I SAW PELICAN CASE FOR $109 EACH ARE THIS THE SAME CASES MOUNTED ON THE BIKES? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...se_Black_.html

05-07-2007, 05:13 AM	#835
CaribouCases ^OP Boulder CO Joined: May 2004 Location: Adventure Rider & Aftermarket Systems Manufacturer Oddometer: 1,151	Yes, as westnash states, we take the Pelican 1550 case, install a lock in the lid, internal retention straps that keep your gear in place, and lanyards on the lids so they down swing all the way open, and finally kit them up with our bracket and mounting system. We are an authorized Pelican dealer. __________________ Roger Pioszak, Caribou Luggage Systems. Please see the beginning of the Pelican-Based Luggage Thread in the Vendor Forum . www.cariboucases.com Made in Boulder, Colorado USA PH: 303-786-8947 Mon-Sat 8:00am-5:00pm Mountain Time Zone

05-07-2007, 07:23 AM	#836
madmanxwater Just Ride It! Joined: May 2006 Location: Windsor, Ontario. Oddometer: 281	2008 Klr 650 Hi Roger, I know that the new KLR only just started showing up, but any thoughts on using the Caribou cases on this new bike? Also, is there going to be a top-loading Caribou system at some point? Thanks, Mike __________________ 03' V-Strom DL1000

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05-05-2007, 06:35 PM	#827
westnash Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Oddometer: 3,241	You should be a subscriber!

05-05-2007, 06:53 PM	#829
westnash Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Oddometer: 3,241	Won't the copyright police track him down and lock him away for 99 years for doing that...Rider is a great magazine and cheap to get by subscription.

05-06-2007, 04:14 PM	#831
ibafran villagidiot Joined: Apr 2007 Location: chicagoland Oddometer: 1,168	there are a lot of pages to this thread. and i am too lazy to read them all at the moment. but i may get it done over time. my questions are: will someone list a few of the post numbers that indicate how crashworthy the system is? does anyone know if it is possilbe to mount that cases to the frames by the lids? it seems more desirable to have the contents fold down or swing out for easier access. i really like the comparitively slim look.

05-06-2007, 07:12 PM	#832
westnash Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Oddometer: 3,241	Very very crashworthy as the Rider article states....the bags take impact without more than a scratch and saved damage to expensive pieces on the bike. Pelican also has a warranty on the bags but not sure about how it applies to crash situations....the bags are touch no doubt and a buyer can decide if they offer enough carrying capacity for his/her needs.

05-07-2007, 03:58 AM	#834
westnash Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Oddometer: 3,241	Yep, Pelicans are famous cases. The beauty of the Caribou is the mounting and securing system that makes it all work together.