MisterB
Active member
My crates from Farmplast (who inexplicably does business from milkcrates1.com, probably a victim of domain name squatting) arrived unscathed and ready to mount.
I have access to a vertical mill, lathe, welder, and lots of other stuff. Thought about making some standoffs and maybe have a universal mount that would allow any kind of packout as long as I had appropriate receivers on bags or whatever.
After contemplating all that I decided on nylon ties. The return on time investment just didn't make sense considering my usage. If things change, then maybe.
Just took the Trail to the gas station to "test" the crate with a diet Dew, IT MAKES A NICE BACK REST! I've never ever had a back rest but took a trip a couple years ago on the big bike, my luggage butted up against my back and I realized how nice they are.
May put a little pad on the crate. I guess highway pegs are next.
Am posting a picture of my wife's Super Cub also because there might be an idea there some of you crafty folks can run with: I ordered 2 crates for hers and am going to cut the bottom off the white one to use as a lid for the other.
They're designed to nest perfectly so the fit will be great, just need to put a couple hinges and latch on it. Thinking about having the latch at the rear so it hinges towards rider. Will post if I find some appropriate hardware.
I have access to a vertical mill, lathe, welder, and lots of other stuff. Thought about making some standoffs and maybe have a universal mount that would allow any kind of packout as long as I had appropriate receivers on bags or whatever.
After contemplating all that I decided on nylon ties. The return on time investment just didn't make sense considering my usage. If things change, then maybe.
Just took the Trail to the gas station to "test" the crate with a diet Dew, IT MAKES A NICE BACK REST! I've never ever had a back rest but took a trip a couple years ago on the big bike, my luggage butted up against my back and I realized how nice they are.
May put a little pad on the crate. I guess highway pegs are next.
Am posting a picture of my wife's Super Cub also because there might be an idea there some of you crafty folks can run with: I ordered 2 crates for hers and am going to cut the bottom off the white one to use as a lid for the other.
They're designed to nest perfectly so the fit will be great, just need to put a couple hinges and latch on it. Thinking about having the latch at the rear so it hinges towards rider. Will post if I find some appropriate hardware.