Prima Roll or S/X Appeal top case, any thoughts

Mulliganal · Post by **Mulliganal** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 1:07 pm

on which of these is better? I've heard some were not totall happy with the fading of the Prima case or with the buckles, but has anyone tried the S/X appreal case? I'm wondering if the S/X Appeal would have the same fading problems.

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:43 pm

I had one of the S/X bags. Was fabulous!!! Never had a single issue...I regret having let it go with a scooter I sold.

--Keys

Silver Streak · Post by **Silver Streak** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:07 pm

I have two of the S/X Appeal bags -- one in black and one in brown. They fade too, unfortunately, but they are very well made and really hold a lot. The one on my 2007 Vespa LX has been on there nearly three years with no issues other than the fading. I don't have a garage, and the scoot has lived outdoors, uncovered most of the time.

Mulliganal · Post by **Mulliganal** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:07 pm

Keys wrote:I had one of the S/X bags. Was fabulous!!! Never had a single issue...I regret having let it go with a scooter I sold.

--Keys

Thanks Keys, I think I'm going to pick one up.

Jennyfer · Post by **Jennyfer** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 10:17 pm

I just recently acquired a Prima Case with my scooter purchase and yeah...

They do fade and get dusty and mine came with a broken buckle. That being said, the interior of the pack is zippered so I think the buckle was more for aesthetics than really serving any purpose other than to secure the top flap down...but it doesn't fly up either.

They do tend to hang on the back of my Buddy and cover the taillight, even with a designated rack which was bought to help mediate that problem.

No experience with the other one.

jasondavis48108 · Post by **jasondavis48108** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:55 pm

I have the small prima roll bag for my front rack and I love it but I always bring it inside with me so I don't know how it would hold up in the elements.

Post by **ericalm** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:27 am

I hate to say it but both are somewhat flawed. Still the S/X seems to hold up better over time. I have the Prima and it's okay but I don't use it unless I need it on the Stella. (Also, I got it for $20, so no complaints here.)

Mulliganal · Post by **Mulliganal** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 1:46 pm

Mulliganal wrote:

What I'd really like to have is this same bag in a nice tan naugahyde/pleather type material; does anyone make such an item?

I see a few in leather but I don't want to shell out $400 for a leather trunk bag.

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:00 pm

The scooterwest site only shows the black S/X bag when you browse the accessories, but the detail inside the black bag's listing (http://www.scooterwest.com/item_details ... -BLACK/162) says that it's available in black _and_ tan. You might want to contact them.

Witch · Post by **Witch** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:12 am

SX bag is definately available in tan. I've got a tan one sitting on my scoot right now.

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:12 pm

while we are talking about these....

do you actually have to unbuckle the two buckles to open it each time?
Or are they for show?

On work days, I am in & out of my top case all day long (each customer stop) so dealing with buckles would be a pain

But... it wold look much better on my Stella than my plastic top case

Silver Streak · Post by **Silver Streak** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 3:33 pm

ScootLemont wrote:while we are talking about these....

do you actually have to unbuckle the two buckles to open it each time?
Or are they for show?

On work days, I am in & out of my top case all day long (each customer stop) so dealing with buckles would be a pain

But... it wold look much better on my Stella than my plastic top case

They are mostly for show (and to provide capability for adjustment of the strap lengths). There are modern Delrin snap buckles behind the traditional "belt buckles" that allow you to undo the straps effortlessly. It actually provides more flexibility than a hard topcase because you can accommodate fairly tall loads by adjusting the straps to full length.

Lovelandstella · Post by **Lovelandstella** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 7:02 pm

Mulliganal wrote:... I'm wondering if the S/X Appeal would have the same fading problems...

Lovelandstella wrote:...Also the SX apparently includes a rain cover (handy), and claims to have a UV protective coating to prevent fading...

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even if the S/X UV protective coating doesn't work- maybe you could just leave the rain cover on it when parked outside? that's what I was thinking of doing if I get one of these.

amudzen · Post by **amudzen** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 7:21 pm

SX case is the one I am eyeing. Was looking for Primas but read up on both and SX does seem superior. The price is holding me back though as I wouldn’t use it enough to justify spending over $100 for one.

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:25 pm

thanks Silver Streak for the buckle info

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:40 pm

Ok... Brown or Black on a red Stella?
What do you think?

Post by **ericalm** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:58 pm

ScootLemont wrote:Ok... Brown or Black on a red Stella?
What do you think?

2T: Black.
4T: Brown.

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:03 pm

ericalm wrote:
ScootLemont wrote:Ok... Brown or Black on a red Stella?
What do you think?
2T: Black.
4T: Brown.

Funny E

Silver Streak · Post by **Silver Streak** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:40 pm

Yep.

Here's my 4T:

Post by **ericalm** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:36 pm

See?

4T has brown seat & grips. 2T has black! Somehow fitting.

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:10 am

Eric
I thought you were yanking my chain - I didnt realize the grips & seat were not black on the 4T

Now I am torn....
I think I would like the tan better... but it looks like the tan SX is no more - at least from ScooterWest
but... I just found it here for $80
http://www.scootertronics.com/sxrollbag.html

but... maybe the black would look better with my black seat

but... I am thinking that black bag is going to get HOT in the summer (I am sure the tan will also... but the black would be worse)

And... havent I seen a post from Eric with a black leather bag?

crap! this should not be that difficult to pick a freekin bag

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 1:10 am

ScootLemont wrote:And... havent I seen a post from Eric with a black leather bag?

Not from me!

I'm working on some custom bags & cases for my (hopefully forthcoming replacement) Stella. I have plans for that scoot!

Mulliganal · Post by **Mulliganal** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 2:06 am

ericalm wrote:
ScootLemont wrote:And... havent I seen a post from Eric with a black leather bag?
Not from me!

I'm working on some custom bags & cases for my (hopefully forthcoming replacement) Stella. I have plans for that scoot!

You gettin' another creme Stella or are you going with another color?

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 2:24 pm

Mulliganal wrote:
ericalm wrote:
ScootLemont wrote:And... havent I seen a post from Eric with a black leather bag?
Not from me!

I'm working on some custom bags & cases for my (hopefully forthcoming replacement) Stella. I have plans for that scoot!
You gettin' another creme Stella or are you going with another color?

Haven't decided yet. Part of me feels like getting creme again would be like cloning a dead pet. It'll look the same, but it's not!

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 2:31 pm

ericalm wrote:Part of me feels like getting creme again would be like cloning a dead pet. It'll look the same, but it's not!

RePet

Lovelandstella · Post by **Lovelandstella** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 4:59 pm

ericalm wrote:
Mulliganal wrote:...You gettin' another creme Stella or are you going with another color?
Haven't decided yet. Part of me feels like getting creme again would be like cloning a dead pet. It'll look the same, but it's not!

Wha? you are getting another one? why? is it cuz you laid it down?
I'm dumb. I obviously missed a big post somewhere.
are you okay?

Lovelandstella · Post by **Lovelandstella** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:00 pm

ericalm wrote:
ScootLemont wrote:Ok... Brown or Black on a red Stella?
What do you think?
2T: Black.
4T: Brown.

+1

devojones · Post by **devojones** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:10 pm

This:

w/bungee net.

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:23 pm

devojones wrote:This: w/bungee net.

Egg-zactly what I'm using these days 13"x18"x13" a weeks worth of groceries or a case of beer fits just right

Lovelandstella · Post by **Lovelandstella** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:31 pm

KABarash wrote:
devojones wrote:This: w/bungee net.
Egg-zactly what I'm using these days 13"x18"x13" a weeks worth of groceries or a case of beer fits just right

Okay, but share how you connect it to the scoot. bolts? U shaped screws?
It's got to be more than bungies as a case of beer is heavy and would/could tip that thing right over.
Could you get specific and perhaps others can benefit from your knowledge?

Mulliganal · Post by **Mulliganal** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:34 pm

devojones wrote:This: w/bungee net.

I just can't see such a beautiful scooter like the Stella being strapped with an ugly milk crate, but that's just me.

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:36 pm

Lovelandstella wrote:
KABarash wrote:
devojones wrote:This: w/bungee net.
Egg-zactly what I'm using these days 13"x18"x13" a weeks worth of groceries or a case of beer fits just right
Okay, but share how you connect it to the scoot. bolts? U shaped screws?
It's got to be more than bungies as a case of beer is heavy and would/could tip that thing right over.
Could you get specific and perhaps others can benefit from your knowledge?

I used bungies (stretched extremely tightly) for a while (2+ years) and switched to bolts with fender washers and lock nuts when I noticed the bungies fraying...
What I'm noticing now, is that the crate itself is beginning to deteriorate and crack at the bottom.

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 5:42 pm

Lovelandstella wrote:
ericalm wrote:
Mulliganal wrote:...You gettin' another creme Stella or are you going with another color?
Haven't decided yet. Part of me feels like getting creme again would be like cloning a dead pet. It'll look the same, but it's not!
Wha? you are getting another one? why? is it cuz you laid it down?
I'm dumb. I obviously missed a big post somewhere.
are you okay?

It got taken out by a Mercedes minivan. I was lucky not to be taken out with it!
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ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 6:00 pm

I like the milk crate idea but....
I use my stella to visit customers & that means I am usually carrying a writing pad in a leather folio, my iPad & contracts - so I prefer something closed, water resistant & out of site.

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:00 pm

Stella has a nice, big-ass glove box! I have a padded case for my external hard drives that fits snugly in there and still leaves room for tools and gloves and all the other crap I carry. My small camera bag fits in there quite well, too. I imagine it'd do well with a folio and iPad.

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:41 pm

you are so right Eric - THANKS

I am still not used to having that glove box - you just saved me the $$$ for the roll bag - I will just hang onto my top case & only use that when I need to haul something big - its easy enough to snap on & off

But I do need to pick up a more padded case for the iPad if I am going to have it bouncing around in there.

I really want a folio that will hold both an iPad and a legal pad of paper - You would think that would be easy to find but no......

Coffeejunkie · Post by **Coffeejunkie** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:58 pm

I went the other route and got a set of Givi saddle bags for Victoria. They're one of the best buys I've made so far. They've got a ton of storage space, and better yet I can take them off at the grocery store and use them as my shopping bags. I've gotten a few strange looks, but heck it makes it a lot easier to load and unload groceries.

Lovelandstella · Post by **Lovelandstella** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:08 pm

ericalm wrote:
Lovelandstella wrote:... Wha? you are getting another one? ... are you okay?
It got taken out by a Mercedes minivan. I was lucky not to be taken out with it!
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oh geeze. I am sorry. thats sucks - +1 to everyone's comments on that topic.
sad you are banged up but glad you are okay.
and the stella dmg is worse than unfortunate. wow.

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Mon May 14, 2012 11:07 pm

ok... over a year later.... I just ordered my SX roll bag in black

Silver Streak · Post by **Silver Streak** » Tue May 15, 2012 1:48 am

ScootLemont wrote:ok... over a year later.... I just ordered my SX roll bag in black

That's interesting. I'd heard they were being discontinued.

BlueMark · Post by **BlueMark** » Thu May 17, 2012 1:32 pm

I had the S/X bag and it served me well. It is surprising how huge the space is inside it - yes you can fit a case of beer, or diet soda, in there - or two helmets. And surprisingly it was fairly watertight.

Downsides - it can't be locked up as securely as a hard case, and after a while the base sagged down where it overhangs the rack platform. I was considering putting an extended base underneath it to extend support the full length - the inside stiffener doesn't prevent sagging below.

ScootLemont · Post by **ScootLemont** » Sat May 19, 2012 3:22 pm

Here is a pic with my new SX roll bag - I like the look a lot
My Shad 29 top case was much more practical & secure but I was never crazy about how it looked on my Stella -

By the way... I am selling my SHAD 29 top case if anyone is interested
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viney266 · Post by **viney266** » Sat May 19, 2012 5:19 pm

Besides. I personally find the fade kinda cool. My galindo tailbag has 8-9 years of fade to it. It still works ( i respray it with waterproofing once a year). But they fade says to me..."yeah, I ride THAT much

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