trunk storage By leftwayleft2 (Read 885 times)

[leftwayleft2]

I bought my first scooter today and I want to put a storage trunk on it so I can haul my purse and lunch bag to work. It didnt come with one and when I was talking to the dealer he showed my the basic ones that normally come with them and others. He said the basic ones tend to make noise as you drove. Had various one there and that I could order. What I would like to know is your recommendations on this....What is good and quiet? This it what it'll go on
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[Alleyoop]

The ones made out of heavy plastic are the strongest like this one. There are many sizes as well so think of what you want to store in it and check out the width, height and depth.
And google for them the prices are all over the place, from 100+ to low as this one:
Remember it is winter and they are not selling much of anything for scoots including scoots
so its a buyers market.
Alleyoop
www.jafrum.com/Motorcycle-Luggage/Trunk-Bags/Scooter-Travel-Trunk-Case-with-Reflectors?gclid=CNbB6MOklLUCFacWMgod_D8AMQ

[bobf]

You might also want to have one big enough to carry your helmet and any riding gear you may want to leave in the trunk while at work. That may include gloves, leather jacket, chaps, whatever. If you have enough room at work then carry them inside if you want. Right now I leave my helmet and gloves in the trunk when not riding. Just be sure to lock the trunk when not riding and using the trunk for storage of items.
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[terrilee]

also, dont forgetyou can get some cheap saddle bags
i got a cheap set from Harbor Freight for like $25
if i think theres a possibility i might need it,
i take it with me, if not it stays home.


cant find the link but they have 'em cheap

[leftwayleft2]

Never thought about saddle bags for a scooter. BUT it would be great for quick trips to store...You are AWESOME Terrilee....time to shop some more...lol........Gee you'd think maybe I was a LITTLE excited about my scooter....

[jct842]

Best temp bags are the cheapest. At walmart they sell black nylon shopping bags, they used to go for 50cents. tie two together and sit on handles for saddle bags, hang one or two off the handle bars and a case of coke laying on the floor boards. I can carry more like that on my 150 than I can with the huge under seat storage that the 400 has. I always carry them on scooter just in case.

[leftwayleft2]

Feb 1, 2013 10:21:53 GMT -6 jct842 said:

Best temp bags are the cheapest. At walmart they sell black nylon shopping bags, they used to go for 50cents. tie two together and sit on handles for saddle bags, hang one or two off the handle bars and a case of coke laying on the floor boards. I can carry more like that on my 150 than I can with the huge under seat storage that the 400 has. I always carry them on scooter just in case.

i'll pick up a couple and keep them folded neatly in bottom of trunk so if I need them they are available. Would hate to be out and about with no way of hauling...I will honestly admit that I may go to store planning on buy x number of things but buy 5 extra things not planned...Do it all the time LOL ;D

[rgmarsing]

Hey Leftway, checkout my post in pic's forum from Sept. 2012. I'm not recommending you build your own trunk but the side bags were a breeze. Went to the local thrift store and picked up a couple soft attache cases (messenger bags in today's vocab. Guess I'm showing my age) for $5 total. Not each. The shoulder straps just attach to each bag and go under the seat. That makes them secure and less likely to be stolen. I use mine all the time, even to go camping. At high speeds I need to put a bungee on them to keep them from flapping in the wind but that's it.