the perfect windshield

[frank@beatrous.org]

I'm considering getting one of these for my KLR 650: www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/ser ... reId=10101 Anybody who has one want to tell me why I should or shouldn't get it, or why I should spend the extra bucks for a Givi topcase? Thanks for any info. -- Frank Beatrous Pittsburgh

[scottybm2]

Get it, great price, durable as heck, holds almost anything you could need, and looks pretty decent too. I have one and use it every time I ride. I have mounted it in two places, first was right on top of the rear rack with the tool box blocked, then later I moved it back to be able to use the toolbox. I like it further back because it gives me more room for my sleeping bag and tent, and I can also access my tools. I haven't noticed any negative handling but I don't really put anything really heavy in it either. Best of luck, Scotty

--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, frank@b... wrote: > I'm considering getting one of these for my KLR 650: > > www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/ser ... uctDisplay? productId=4329&catalogId=10111&langId=-1&storeId=10101 > > Anybody who has one want to tell me why I should or shouldn't get it, or > why I should spend the extra bucks for a Givi topcase? > > Thanks for any info. > > -- > Frank Beatrous > Pittsburgh

[Jim Hubbard]

Don't leave home without it. Here's how I mount mine: http://www.xlproject.com/images/trunk_mount.jpg and http://www.xlproject.com/images/trunk.jpg. Jim Hubbard A17

> -----Original Message----- > From: frank@... [mailto:frank@...] > Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 6:02 PM > To: Dual Sport News > Subject: [DSN_klr650] JC Whitney trunk > > > I'm considering getting one of these for my KLR 650: > > www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/ser ... ay?product > Id=4329&catalogId=10111&langId=-1&storeId=10101 > > Anybody who has one want to tell me why I should or shouldn't get it, or > why I should spend the extra bucks for a Givi topcase? > > Thanks for any info. > > -- > Frank Beatrous > Pittsburgh > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List > FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >

[Guest]

> I'm considering getting one of these for my KLR 650:

Frank, it's a fantastic value, and works / holds up exceptionally well. Good enough, in fact, that I gave it a webpage, and not just "honorable mention" or something in the Miscellaneous section: http://klr6500.tripod.com/jcwtrunk.htm I've had one of those trunks on my bike since about 1 month after I bought my KLR, a little over 2 years. It remains 100% waterproof, is off or on the mount literally in seconds, which gives you very convenient luggage. Also, the locking latch continues to work without a single problem. (I mention this last part because I've seen Givi trunks (not) in action.) Go for it! You'll love it, and you can use the money that you saved to buy more KLR stuff from Arrowhead Motorsports! (Fred, make sure to get that check in the mail soon, OK? (Laughing)) Mark My KLR650 Motorcycle Website: http://klr6500.tripod.com/ Our HomePage: http://home.adelphia.net/~msaint/index.html Check out Geocaching: http://www.geocaching.com

[russmoes]

Does anyone have some input on the best way to attach the mounting plate for the trunk. Thanks!

[Mark St.Hilaire, Sr]

> Does anyone have some input on the best way to attach the mounting > plate for the trunk.

Gee, as a matter of fact, I DO! (Grin) Check here: http://klr6500.tripod.com/jcwtrunk.htm Mark --------------------------------------- KLR650 Motorcycle Website: http://klr6500.tripod.com/

[Devon]

I went to a hardware store and bought some stainless flathead screws, nuts, and lockwashers. I threw out the hardware that came with the box. Remove the stock toolkit and box, put the box on the plate, and position it on the rack so the box makes a comfortable backrest for your usual passenger. Mark the position. Make sure the mounting holes you use are over the thick parts of the rear rack. Don't go hog wild tightening the bolts or you'll crack the mounting plate. Use a bit of loctite on the nuts and you won't have to worry about them shaking out. Lockwashers + loctite = belt + suspenders. Some people have mounted it far back enough to retain use of the stock toolbox. I didn't think this was safe. I am looking into making a mounting plate of strong enough metal that I can cut out the middle and use the toolbox. This way the topbox is still in the good "backrest" position. Devon rmoes@... wrote:

>Does anyone have some input on the best way to attach the mounting >plate for the trunk. >Thanks! > > > >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html >Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: >DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

[Jim Hubbard]

Here's how I did mine: http://www.xlproject.com/images/trunk_mount.jpg I used the fasteners that came with the trunk. The front 2 holes line up perfectly and screw right in where the stock screws were. I drilled 2 new holes in the mounting plate for the rear. The 2 middle stock screws stayed in place. Cut the toolkit hole later with my dremel tool, but looks like I may not have been entirely sober at the time. Oh well, here's a side view: http://www.xlproject.com/images/trunk.jpg It's a little crowded with a passenger, but not too bad. Jim Hubbard A17

> -----Original Message----- > From: russmoes [mailto:rmoes@...] > Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 3:17 PM > To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [DSN_klr650] JC Whitney Trunk > > > Does anyone have some input on the best way to attach the mounting > plate for the trunk. > Thanks! > > >

[jiminwaseca]

Is this the best trunk for the money on the market? How does it do keeping gear dry in the rain? I plan to mount the trunk like Mark has shown on his website, any negatives with that? Thanks for the help. Jim Motorcycle Shop > TRAVEL TRUNK CUSTOM-STYLE TRAVEL TRUNK * Compact yet big enough to hold a full-face helmet and more * Tough, lightweight high-impact plastic with flat matte black finish * A storage trunk that doubles as hand luggage! Ends unnecessary packing and unpacking forever carry it with you when destination is reached. Black plastic mounting plate (approx. 11-3/4" x 1"H x 9") attaches to any existing flat rear rack with included straps and hardware. Plate can be positioned so trunk will open to the front, rear or either side. Locks securely onto plate, but can be removed in seconds. Lockable hinged lid protects valuables and stored gear against theft (2 keys included); overlapping rain lip protects stored gear against the elements. Approx. 16-3/4"W (at widest point) x 12"H x 12-1/4"L (13-3/4"L with handle). To remove, simply turn lock key to right and then push red release button (1). Lift trunk up and push back to remove from plate (2). Use molded-in handle to carry trunk and its contents anywhere you go (3). Click product SKU for more detailed information Item Description Unit SKU# Price Qty. Order Custom-Style Travel Trunk Each ZX013068T $59.95

[Russell Dixon]

Jim, I got one, and I like it. Price is right, does well in the rain, and looks good on the A19. Enjoy!

>From: "jiminwaseca" >To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [DSN_KLR650] jc whitney trunk >Date: Tue, 01 Mar 2005 22:56:49 -0000 > > > >Is this the best trunk for the money on the market? How does it do >keeping gear dry in the rain? I plan to mount the trunk like Mark has >shown on his website, any negatives with that? Thanks for the help. > >Jim > > >Motorcycle Shop > TRAVEL TRUNK > > > >CUSTOM-STYLE TRAVEL TRUNK > > * Compact yet big enough to hold a full-face helmet and more > * Tough, lightweight high-impact plastic with flat matte black finish > * A storage trunk that doubles as hand luggage! > >Ends unnecessary packing and unpacking forever carry it with you when >destination is reached. Black plastic mounting plate (approx. 11-3/4" >x 1"H x 9") attaches to any existing flat rear rack with included >straps and hardware. Plate can be positioned so trunk will open to the >front, rear or either side. Locks securely onto plate, but can be >removed in seconds. Lockable hinged lid protects valuables and stored >gear against theft (2 keys included); overlapping rain lip protects >stored gear against the elements. Approx. 16-3/4"W (at widest point) x >12"H x 12-1/4"L (13-3/4"L with handle). >To remove, simply turn lock key to right and then push red release >button (1). Lift trunk up and push back to remove from plate (2). Use >molded-in handle to carry trunk and its contents anywhere you go (3). >Click product SKU for more detailed information > >Item Description Unit SKU# Price Qty. Order >Custom-Style Travel Trunk Each ZX013068T $59.95 > > > > > >Archive Quicksearch at: >http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html >List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com >List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > >Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

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