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[knightsabre75]

Oh yes, I'm well aware of this concept. The only increase I'm considering is to the top case, and only to the 1550 from the 1500, or possibly a true top case that could hold my helmet, specifically for that purpose (and hence, would be mostly empty most of the time). I've grown accustomed to the 1550 side cases, and they are just about ideal for my needs. Warren -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Warren Werner 2005 KLR650 1980 SR500D Seward, NE

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud Jones" wrote: > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "knightsabre75" wrote: > > >SNIPPED >> > > Incidentally, I am also considering upgrading my top case to a 1550...I think I even mentioned this on my install page. Could always use a little extra room! > > This is a dangerous error in packing theory. Too big a case means more opportunity to take more crap than you need. I have packed that way many times in the past, and usually come home with more than half my gear untouched and unused. E21's give plenty of capacity, and are top-loading. Instead of looking for a little more room, give a little more thought to what you can leave behind, and how to pack what you have more efficiently. >

[Skypilot]

Warren, I think my 9 inch aluminum cases (Whitehorse Press supplied) have about the same usable interior space as the 1550s do. I went aluminum to keep the weight down but I really like the durability of the Pelicans. I also like the side load option better since you can get in them when you have dry bags stacked on the back. My GS had the stock side opening bags and I loved them. Top opening sux when the back is loaded with dry bags

>Posted by: "knightsabre75" yahoo@... knightsabre75 > >I had considered the top-loading cases, but I wanted the capacity of the

1550s, and >none of the top-loaders have that...yet...I have noticed that Pelican seems to be ?>getting a bit larger with their top-load designs, and I'm hoping they might get >there.

>Incidentally, I am also considering upgrading my top case to a 1550...I

think I even >mentioned this on my install page. Could always use a little extra room!

[Skypilot]

Darcy or Julie, Cut some cardboard boxes the same outside size as the pelicans then tape them to the bike in the same place you see them on other bikes in pictures. Then get on and see if they work. It helps to look at the mount bracket you plan to use too so you know how far back they will be.

>Will Pelican cases get in the way of your passenger and their legs?

[Darren Clark]

So that means I shouldn't put a hitch on the back of my bike to pull a camper/trailer. -- Darren Clark http://www.flickr.com/photos/84373829@N00/ 2004 KLR-650 Fowlerville, MI Jud Jones wrote:

> --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "knightsabre75" wrote: > >> Thanks, Darren, I had a lot of fun getting them installed. >> >> I had considered the top-loading cases, but I wanted the capacity of the 1550s, and none of the top-loaders have that...yet...I have noticed that Pelican seems to be getting a bit larger with their top-load designs, and I'm hoping they might get there. >> Incidentally, I am also considering upgrading my top case to a 1550...I think I even mentioned this on my install page. Could always use a little extra room! >> > > This is a dangerous error in packing theory. Too big a case means more opportunity to take more crap than you need. I have packed that way many times in the past, and usually come home with more than half my gear untouched and unused. E21's give plenty of capacity, and are top-loading. Instead of looking for a little more room, give a little more thought to what you can leave behind, and how to pack what you have more efficiently. > > > > ------------------------------------ > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > >

-- Darren Clark http://www.flickr.com/photos/84373829@N00/ 2004 KLR-650 Fowlerville, MI [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]