Kev250R
Well-known member
Don't call it a purse...
Since my Trail didn't come to me with a Tool Box I've been debating what to add in that space. I wanted a way to carry tools, registration documents, etc. I debated between adding a stock Tool Box, a Tractor Manual Tube and some other options which I've used on other bikes and ATV's I've owned. Then I came across these Yeti Dry bags, which I actually bought with the thought that I'd install in one of my VW's.
These are dry bags (when properly sealed) and seem to be pretty rugged. People who like Yeti stuff seem to really like the stuff and it does seem to be well-made. This bag attaches via Velcro and seems like it will be secure. I fabbed a mount (quickly, I spent like an hour on this over the weekend) which should work fine. Initially I'm going to mount it on the same bracket the stock Tool Box uses however I may add a 90 degree mount from the bottom of the rear rack to one end of my mount if I feel like it needs more support. I still need to drill the holes for the mount, clean-up the slots I cut for the straps (I hate machining Aluminum; my Machine tools aren't really set-up for it and I'm lousy at working with the stuff) oh and I want to paint the exposed parts, just for asthetics but I should have it fully-installed later this week. Here's some pics of the process so far:
Since my Trail didn't come to me with a Tool Box I've been debating what to add in that space. I wanted a way to carry tools, registration documents, etc. I debated between adding a stock Tool Box, a Tractor Manual Tube and some other options which I've used on other bikes and ATV's I've owned. Then I came across these Yeti Dry bags, which I actually bought with the thought that I'd install in one of my VW's.
These are dry bags (when properly sealed) and seem to be pretty rugged. People who like Yeti stuff seem to really like the stuff and it does seem to be well-made. This bag attaches via Velcro and seems like it will be secure. I fabbed a mount (quickly, I spent like an hour on this over the weekend) which should work fine. Initially I'm going to mount it on the same bracket the stock Tool Box uses however I may add a 90 degree mount from the bottom of the rear rack to one end of my mount if I feel like it needs more support. I still need to drill the holes for the mount, clean-up the slots I cut for the straps (I hate machining Aluminum; my Machine tools aren't really set-up for it and I'm lousy at working with the stuff) oh and I want to paint the exposed parts, just for asthetics but I should have it fully-installed later this week. Here's some pics of the process so far: