Luggage Options

[rayandsarah]

Well I am slowly setting the ST1100 up for some longer trips, the following add ons are a must, 2 x 12v outlets in the glove box, new seat, handlebar risers, and a windscreen deflector.

now comes to the luggage carrying, it has the side panniers, and genuine top box.

I have since bought a Besteem top box little more space


and then stumbled across this "LITTLE" sucker so i thought i would buy it and see what its like, whilst more so a food carrier lol 90ltrs So i thought it would be of some advantage, the photos are just a mock up sit on, I will fabricate a base plate to bolt straight onto the besteem plate, and then Im in the process of making a custom backrest for each box, i will make the backrest with arms so it snugs in ma gal.




have a nice day

 

[Turtle]

Thats a huge box for the bike and your fuel usage will be high with wind hitting it Ray just my opinion mate

Turtle

[Streak]

i have to agree with turtle, it will really knock you around on the bike having a box that big, although you will have to carry the beer for us all!

[rayandsarah]

yepo
thought about the fuel, but thats not a concern at all :)

the wind hitting it was more a concern and how it will handle, i have a few little tricks up my sleeve to combat that but,,,,,,

if it works i will smile


if it dont i have a mother of an eski hahahahahahahaha

n will deliver beer and pizza and a discount rate

[Shiney]

Looks like it'll carry lots of stuff
But if you want to take Sarah on the back with that topbox, it may be worth attaching a backrest pad (That hinge looks painful )

[rayandsarah]

Looks like it'll carry lots of stuff
But if you want to take Sarah on the back with that topbox, it may be worth attaching a backrest pad (That hinge looks painful )

one step ahead, I am in the process of making custom backrests for both, they will be an arm rest style so will snug her in :)

stopping off today to get some supplies before work

[Shiney]

Awesome stuff Ray, I look forward to seeing how it turns out

[Aussieboy]

Thought that comes to my mind is how much weight you are going to be able to put in the box, what effect that will have on handling being so far back and whether the frame of the ST is able to handle it.

[rayandsarah]

Thought that comes to my mind is how much weight you are going to be able to put in the box, what effect that will have on handling being so far back and whether the frame of the ST is able to handle it.

All good the base plate and undertray will take most of that up

the box will not be used as a pack mule either, 90% of the weight will be in a very similar position to the besteem box :)

[Brock]

The ST frame can carry an elephant, if you can work out how to stuff it in that box.....

OK, its close to lunch, blood sugar getting low

[Couch]

You'll be able to fit the kitchen sink in that one Ray, but if you're looking to carry a lot of gear with you it might be worth considering towing a trailer.........then you'll be able to take the wide screen TV as well!!

[STeveo]

I have found over the years that having a big carry box means that you will only fill it up with stuff you never use.

 

[Lionel]

You should get a lot more kms out of the front tyre as it will only lightly touch the road surface. Conversely, you'll need to change the rear tyre twice as often with a top box that size.

[Pocket STocker]

   Ohhh what a girl couldn't fit in that bad boy  I could travel with nearly 1% of my shoe collection 


Imelda 

[Totgas]

Be weary of this.........

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=6873.0

A.

[rayandsarah]

:)

no probs will happen like the post above :)

i like to sort stuff like that out prior to having fun,,,,,,

I am in the process of fabricating a custom plate that will click lock off the existing besteem plate, which in turn is locked off the original

everything is bump cushioned and no cracks will be showing unless i carry a plumber :)

the boxes can be changed in a couple of minutes if required, the big box is alittle fun


my old klr used to carry have the contents of the house n never missed a beat :)

the ST1100 has much better structural support



peeps just dun set em up properly 

[rayandsarah]

  Ohhh what a girl couldn't fit in that bad boy  I could travel with nearly 1% of my shoe collection 


Imelda 

love it

[rayandsarah]

You should get a lot more kms out of the front tyre as it will only lightly touch the road surface. Conversely, you'll need to change the rear tyre twice as often with a top box that size.

its 180grms heavier than the original box :P

[rayandsarah]

I have found over the years that having a big carry box means that you will only fill it up with stuff you never use.

 

i dont carry useless stuff :)


well i actually did once


and old neighbour of mine



fark me useless