Scooter Storage

dckick · Post by **dckick** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 4:08 pm

Hey fellow scooter owners,

I'm looking for suggestions on replacing my large Kmax topcase. I like the amount of storage the case gives but hate how big it is. Any suggestions on a smaller more streamlined storage solution.

I carry textbooks and my laptop if that's helpful.

cummingsjc · Post by **cummingsjc** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 5:07 pm

Givi top cases come in a wide variety of styles and sizes. However, they do tend to be a bit on the expensive side and will probably require a new mounting plate. I personally like the Givi cases a lot and use the same one on a number of my scooters. Personally, I would rather have too much space and not need it than not enough and routinely be wishing that I had more.

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 5:54 pm

How "large" is your K-max case? I thought they were 30 lt. which is on the small size for a topcase. If you don't like the look of a topcase or want something smaller than that, you might consider a roll bag.

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 8:21 pm

milk crate for the win. it stores a lot. you can even fit a large army duffel bag if you want even more space.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-La ... tual_color

dckick · Post by **dckick** » Sun Jun 18, 2017 6:42 pm

Dooglas wrote:How "large" is your K-max case? I thought they were 30 lt. which is on the small size for a topcase. If you don't like the look of a topcase or want something smaller than that, you might consider a roll bag.

I think 30lt. It just looks and feels so large. I like the roll top idea or @cummingsjc milk crate idea. I just need a more aesthetically appealing milk crate.

PhillyKick · Post by **PhillyKick** » Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:53 pm

mike932 wrote:milk crate for the win. it stores a lot. you can even fit a large army duffel bag if you want even more space.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-La ... tual_color

This, three bungees and a fourth for over the top to hold stuff in. I can do weekly shopping at Whole Paycheck for three people on the scoot. Doesn't lock, though, which is why I'm assuming you want a hard case.

EDIT: for aesthetically pleasing, go to an antique/vintage store and get an old coca cola or similar crate, clean it up, and shellac the heck out of it.

mike932 · Post by **mike932** » Sun Jun 18, 2017 9:01 pm

Or just make a custom box out of plywood and paint it the same color as your scooter

kmrcstintn · Post by **kmrcstintn** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 4:18 am

milk crate...practicality over aesthetics; attached to rack with heavy duty cable ties; add cargo net ðŸ˜‰

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 5:47 am

kmrcstintn wrote:milk crate...practicality over aesthetics; attached to rack with heavy duty cable ties; add cargo net

I realize that milk crates have their fans

. But if the OP does not like the bulky look of a 30 lt topcase, I don't see that a milk crate will solve the problem. We are talking about something smaller like a small roll bag, or nothing but a rack and a bungee cord.

dckick · Post by **dckick** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 1:47 am

What I really want is a front basket

but the rear mesh basket will have to work.

kmrcstintn · Post by **kmrcstintn** » Mon Jul 10, 2017 4:19 am

dckick wrote:What I really want is a front basket but the rear mesh basket will have to work.

the Prima metal crate is very aesthetically pleasing vs an ugly plastic crate (like I have) and I might switch over eventually...

https://www.amazon.com/Milk-Crate-Metal ... B003JO07C0

a2dmusic · Post by **a2dmusic** » Mon Jul 10, 2017 5:48 am

kmrcstintn wrote: the Prima metal crate is very aesthetically pleasing vs an ugly plastic crate (like I have) and I might switch over eventually...

https://www.amazon.com/Milk-Crate-Metal ... B003JO07C0

Anyone know the dimensions? Scooterworks says 13"L x 13"W x 9-3/4"H (though I see someone on amazon says the height is 12"). But I assume that's at the top, not the bottom since it appears SLIGHTLY tapered/trapezoidal.

Basically wondering if LPs would fit (properly cushioned)