Alternatives to top case or basket on scoot. Suggestions?
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Alternatives to top case or basket on scoot. Suggestions?
I am tired of the look of the basket, though it is very functional and I have used one on all my scoots.
Top cases don't do it for me either. Functional, lockable, but I don't like the look.
Don't say "milk crate"-same category as the basket.
What else is there?
I know (or assume) the only locking choice is the top case, but I can lock big stuff under the seat, so not too focused on that.
What other luggage pieces for the rear of the scoot have you tried or seen?
I have soft saddlebags that work so let's just focus on some type of rear luggage piece that sits on the rear rack.
Thanks ahead of time!
Top cases don't do it for me either. Functional, lockable, but I don't like the look.
Don't say "milk crate"-same category as the basket.
What else is there?
I know (or assume) the only locking choice is the top case, but I can lock big stuff under the seat, so not too focused on that.
What other luggage pieces for the rear of the scoot have you tried or seen?
I have soft saddlebags that work so let's just focus on some type of rear luggage piece that sits on the rear rack.
Thanks ahead of time!
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Re: Alternatives to top case or basket on scoot. Suggestions
Large Prima roll top bag available in brown or black. Available from Scooterworks and sold on eBay as well. I've had 2 of them, one on a Honda Helix and one currently on my Blackjack. They work great and look good too.Whimscootie wrote:I am tired of the look of the basket, though it is very functional and I have used one on all my scoots.
Top cases don't do it for me either. Functional, lockable, but I don't like the look.
Don't say "milk crate"-same category as the basket.
What else is there?
I know (or assume) the only locking choice is the top case, but I can lock big stuff under the seat, so not too focused on that.
What other luggage pieces for the rear of the scoot have you tried or seen?
I have soft saddlebags that work so let's just focus on some type of rear luggage piece that sits on the rear rack.
Thanks ahead of time!
Bill in Seattle
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Re: Alternatives to top case or basket on scoot. Suggestions
As an option, you can also bungee the roll bag to the back half of your seat and use it for lumbar support.skipper20 wrote:Large Prima roll top bag available in brown or black. Available from Scooterworks and sold on eBay as well. I've had 2 of them, one on a Honda Helix and one currently on my Blackjack. They work great and look good too.Whimscootie wrote:I am tired of the look of the basket, though it is very functional and I have used one on all my scoots.
Top cases don't do it for me either. Functional, lockable, but I don't like the look.
Don't say "milk crate"-same category as the basket.
What else is there?
I know (or assume) the only locking choice is the top case, but I can lock big stuff under the seat, so not too focused on that.
What other luggage pieces for the rear of the scoot have you tried or seen?
I have soft saddlebags that work so let's just focus on some type of rear luggage piece that sits on the rear rack.
Thanks ahead of time!
Bill in Seattle
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Well though I'm a 'basket guy' (Basket case maybe) I vote for this one also...
Whimscootie wrote:Yeah!
Here's one I am looking at:
http://www.amazon.com/Saddlemen-R1300LX ... r=positive
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I use an elastic net. $3.20 on amazon. I keep a red nylon bag in my seat and sometimes fill it up and put it in the net. Also have a grocery bag to put on the deck. And, if I get desperate, I have a cheap nylon shoulder pack for more stuff. The 3 bags take up almost no room in the seat. Still plenty of room for my shitzou. I also keep a bungy cord for odd items like a tennis racket.
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Be careful. As some of the reviews point out, no dimensions are given and the complaints are that it's on the small side. My Prima large roll bag measures 18" wide, 13" deep and 9" tall. The zippered side pockets make it even wider as they expand when you put stuff in them. My 170i has the folding rack on the front so I fitted a small Prima roll bag to that rack (the rear rack has the matching Italia top case) and with the under seat storage, the bag hook, the top case, large & small roll bags, I can bring home a week's worth of groceries with no problems.Whimscootie wrote:Yeah!
Here's one I am looking at:
http://www.amazon.com/Saddlemen-R1300LX ... r=positive
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The size is listed and the sides expand too:
Product Dimensions 15 x 11 x 11 inches
I just bought one on Ebay as I am rolling in Ebay bucks right now.
With this, the huge under seat space, the bag hook, and the floor board I should be good to go.
Plus I've got a set of equine saddle bags (shown on my Met on my blog) that hold 2 water or fuel bottles. I can slap them on for grocery runs too.
There is a return option if it does not work out, which is a must.
I love that net idea mentioned above too. I have one in my pet carrier, but have never used it.
Nifty ideas, guys!
Product Dimensions 15 x 11 x 11 inches
I just bought one on Ebay as I am rolling in Ebay bucks right now.
With this, the huge under seat space, the bag hook, and the floor board I should be good to go.
Plus I've got a set of equine saddle bags (shown on my Met on my blog) that hold 2 water or fuel bottles. I can slap them on for grocery runs too.
There is a return option if it does not work out, which is a must.
I love that net idea mentioned above too. I have one in my pet carrier, but have never used it.
Nifty ideas, guys!
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Re: Alternatives to top case or basket on scoot. Suggestions
Whimscootie wrote:I am tired of the look of the basket, though it is very functional and I have used one on all my scoots.
Top cases don't do it for me either. Functional, lockable, but I don't like the look.
Don't say "milk crate"-same category as the basket.
What else is there?
I know (or assume) the only locking choice is the top case, but I can lock big stuff under the seat, so not too focused on that.
What other luggage pieces for the rear of the scoot have you tried or seen?
I have soft saddlebags that work so let's just focus on some type of rear luggage piece that sits on the rear rack.
Thanks ahead of time!
My husband got me saddlebags and I don't know how I lived without them. The ones I have are very simple, and not bulky or "hard" which means that they expand really well with whatever I put in them. I literally can hold $80 worth of groceries. It's unreal. They do not change the look of the bike all that much and look really nice with it. I will search for a picture! I HIGHLY recommend
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Here's a pic of mine on my Met. I bought mine at an Amish tack shop. $20!
Would love to see a pic of yours too!
Would love to see a pic of yours too!
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Do you have pic so i can see how you have it attached? I've been wanting a backrest and been pondering how to do it.jrsjr wrote:I use a Biker's Friend roll bag. Works great and they come in a lot of different sizes. The only downside is that I have it on the passenger seat so I can use it as a backrest and that means it's a little more trouble to get in the pet carrier should I need to.
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I have a vintage train case on my Buddy. From a suggestion here I used some beeswax-based waterproofing on it (though I have a hi-viz rain cover from an old bicycle pannier that I like to use for the safety aspect). Just drilled small holes in the bottom and used zip ties to attach.
I have one like this but green:
Some other styles:
Perhaps they're too much like a top case for your tastes, but I like the character they offer. They're all over etsy if your local vintage/Goodwill doesn't have any.
I have one like this but green:
Some other styles:
Perhaps they're too much like a top case for your tastes, but I like the character they offer. They're all over etsy if your local vintage/Goodwill doesn't have any.
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I have coveted the Givi trolley laptop bag.
Reviewed by Rider Magazine:
http://www.ridermagazine.com/gear/givi- ... eview.htm/
Tough to find but recently came across it on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GIVI-T467-LAPTO ... b1&vxp=mtr
Ended up getting the much more sensible and reasonably priced Kappa case:
http://tourandride.com/browse-products/ ... ltr-detail
I'm not all that fond of the topcase look either, but can't beat the functionality.
Reviewed by Rider Magazine:
http://www.ridermagazine.com/gear/givi- ... eview.htm/
Tough to find but recently came across it on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GIVI-T467-LAPTO ... b1&vxp=mtr
Ended up getting the much more sensible and reasonably priced Kappa case:
http://tourandride.com/browse-products/ ... ltr-detail
I'm not all that fond of the topcase look either, but can't beat the functionality.