Milk Crates + Lid Idea.

[eastema]

MisterB, or anyone else, does the chain enclosure from the cub fit directly on to the trail? That would go a long way for extending chain life. Looking at the side by side pics, it sure looks close to a fit.

 

[AZ7000']

That would go a long way for extending chain life.

How’s that??

 

[SneakyDingo]

How’s that??

Are you asking how does a chain case extend chain life? It's the same idea that the O-ring and X-Ring chains have (keeping shit of the rollers), but cases do it by stopping crud from ever touching the chain in the first place, while the rings stop them from penetrating the rollers.

I'm not sure it's worth it, but you could stick some really thick chain oil on there and REALLY not touch it for a long time if using a chain case.

 

[dmonkey]

You could rig up an automatic oiler to be able to dispense some oil to the chain with little effort regularly. Scottoilers are quite popular, I've used a Cobrra Nemo 2 on Iron Butt rides. IMO neither a chain guard or an auto oiler are substitutes for proper chain maintenance which consists of regularly cleaning and lubricating the chain. O/X-rings become compromised and let dirt in and lubricant out.
The tech is certainly continuing to improve though: https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/bmws-maintenance-free-m-endurance-chain-put-to-the-test

 

[eastema]

I had a yamaha xv920rj enclosed chain. 95000 miles orig sprockets, changed the chain every 30 thou bc the manual said to. Have a 1984 flhtc, 135000 miles orig sprockets, the front has barely perceptible sign of wear, rear is as new. I have changed chain a few times. Both of these bikes I put a tube full of white lithium grease in the chain enclosure for lube. I was amazed at how long drive components last when kept clean and lubed. Sadly my exposed chain bikes, not so good. Xt550 replaced chain and sprockets 13000 miles, totally shot. I don't clean ever, just oil, so short life is on me. Think I'm going to buy the cub covers and try for fit, they look so close.

 

[AZ7000']

I get a full primary drive x ring chain set up and both sprockets from Rocky Mountain atv/mc for about $80 for the dirt bikes…. All steel

 

[eastema]

Wow, good pricing, I will look them up.

 

[Bullwinkle]

I bought two collapsible InstaCrates from Costco. The all black crate is bolted to the rack with a yoga mat between the two. Bought a bike net to keep it from rattling while collapsed. I ride in this configuration most of the time. But when I go shopping I add the red and black one on top of it. It acts as a lid for the another box or can be used as the top box. Secured it with bungee cord. I just put all heavy items in the bottom box. Work very well.

 

[MisterB]

Bullwinkle,
I try to express myself without profanity, and will continue to, but know that I'd like to break that rule when I say THAT IS AN EPIC SETUP!
The stability concerns me a little but I suspect it will make the ride that much sweeter: an element of danger.
Regarding the Cult of Milk Crate, when I first got mine I thought, "This should be a nice fix to hold me over until I find a real top box.". I looked, I really did. There's a lot out there and most of them are cheaper than some of the other accessories I've bought. But now I can't imagine EVER getting rid of the crate. If it's rainy then what I put in the crate should be rainproof. I've always loved milk crates, they're perfect how a bucket is perfect.
Mine is held on by the most ridiculous nylon ties that are almost 1/2" wide and I used a piece of rubber offal from a roll we were converting at work. The cheaper the better.
Anyway, love your setup and had to laugh when you mentioned the yoga mat. Those poor things get cut up by every hobbyist who needs some foam.
Happy Trails!

 

[SneakyDingo]

There's a lot out there and most of them are cheaper than some of the other accessories I've bought. But now I can't imagine EVER getting rid of the crate. If it's rainy then what I put in the crate should be rainproof. I've always loved milk crates, they're perfect how a bucket is perfect.

I ran into this as well. Eventually I realized that the humble milk crate really is a substantially impressive addition. I went with the MIlwaukee packout plate + milk crate, and then "improved" on it by adding an Apache 4800 case as well, giving me 4 options - nothing, crate, case, and a duffel with tie downs. Of those the one that gets the most use, by far, is the crate.

 

[Cpd419]

I ran into this as well. Eventually I realized that the humble milk crate really is a substantially impressive addition. I went with the MIlwaukee packout plate + milk crate, and then "improved" on it by adding an Apache 4800 case as well, giving me 4 options - nothing, crate, case, and a duffel with tie downs. Of those the one that gets the most use, by far, is the crate.

I’ve been made fun of over the milk crate several times but it’s so utilitarian. I have a old thin rubber floor mat under mine.

 

[SneakyDingo]

I’ve been made fun of over the milk crate several times but it’s so utilitarian. I have a old thin rubber floor mat under mine.

I added a rubber/silicone kitchen drying mat. Same general idea. I pull it off occasionally to see how things are going underneath it, still seems like it's doing great.

 

[Shoot870p]

I’m not sure but I think there was a ad years ago with a trapper or other outdoorsman with a raccoon in an old metal milk crate.
Anyone offer any help?

 

[AZ7000']

Fake grass, neighbor is a landscraper and always has scraps. Keeps it quiet and good grip for the dog.

 

[Volant1006]

I’m not sure but I think there was a ad years ago with a trapper or other outdoorsman with a raccoon in an old metal milk crate.
Anyone offer any help?

 

[Shoot870p]

That’s it!
thanks

 

[GreenOneEyedMonster]

I put this on mine. Found it on Amazon and used bungee cords to keep in place.

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love your setup. Do you remember the name of the crate company? Thank you!