Ok so today I was on a mission and trying to finish a project......try and find the simple part pictured below......what a royal pain in the rump.....it is called a threaded knob.........I went to auto parts, hardware, Home Depot, Canadian Tire, Wal-Mart, Beeson's, Auto Quest, Ackland -Grainger, and Fastenal, and could not find one, then at Home Hardware on Algonquin, and bingo.... so got four of them for my project.......making headway now......
I want to thank Troll for this idea and for the work involved, I know that GB will really like this idea.......and it is going to work really well.........now to go and get it done.......
Ok so now you have two different style threaded knobs . Have NO clue what your up to , but sure it's going to be cool ::)
You'll find every kind of threaded knob you ever dreamed of at a Ham Radio Swap Meet. I'm heading to the largest one in the world next weekend ( http://www.hamvention.org/ ), and there will be literally hundreds of booth's there with just knobs, let alone every other thing you can imagine. Look into Ham Radio stuff and you'll find knobs!
After I got home I think I figured it out about the knob.
Like most guys who like to tinker and putter about with things, prior to throwing something out I take parts off in case I would ever need to use them or have a reason for them. The first knob I think is like from a table saw or some saw for the guide on the table, that is why I only have one of them, this is more for making things tight and securing them, and not need tools to do it.
D1, only went with the ones in the picture and right after a test ride I'll let you know if I can see/feel any difference, but that Troll guy is moving up on my list for sure.........GB, you are going to love this one.......
Now what did I do???
Oh Troll you are a master of getting people to learn and follow your lead...
so Jafrum International had a sale this past week or so. I bought a Inspire 3005- Plain for $49.95. Figured I could not go wrong for the price. I got it and it is an impressive piece of luggage and huge, there is enough room in that sucker for my kit for a 3 month deployment. Very impressed with the quality of the piece.
here are a few pictures of the piece.
so put it all together and here is the results....
I can now call my bike Troll Jr. .............mmmmmmmmmm think Red will do however.......
Nice work Ratman. Bag and the bike lookin' real good!!!
Looks a lot like my Saddlemen bag...You got any Bagels to go with them there Locks????
Thanks CM and Troll I think I saw lots of locks on your bag too...lol...just to keep them honest people from getting hurt.......
The locks are to keep the honest people out, you're right. I have one lock, however that goes to the helmet holder spike on the clutch lever......
Sorry I thought I saw a few other locks on your bags.......my mistake....lol.....
Nice looking bag R man . Definitely looks like you can go on a vacation with that bad boy ;) What were the measurements on this ?
Thanks D1 it is 16 long x 12 high x 11.5 wide, and it is really well made, not sure how it will hold up to the weather but it is going to be good for the season for sure.
http://www.jafrum.com/Shop-By-Brand/Inspire-Luggage/Inspire-Sissy-Bar-Bag-3005
here is the link.
I would imagine it will hold up just fine . Definitely enough room for your Drift-in run now with this bag and looks nice on the bike as well . Funny I was looking at bags earlier today for the rear rack on the 1500 and found these prices very reasonable . There was another I liked as well ( can't remember the model ) but it attached to the rear passenger back rest and had a roll bag on top . I watched the provided video , looked roomy and easy access to the openings . In the video they mentioned the weather bag did need to be taped along the seams of the provided weather proof bag . Something you may want to do to yours ?
http://www.jafrum.com/Motorcycle-Luggage/Motorcycle-Sissy-Bar-Bags/SB1PU
I bought this bag last year, and I used it on a couple of trips. Now smart army lad like yourself you know that prevention is the answer. I always use plastic bags to pack my kit in, just in case. On one trip I ran into a really nice rain storm, I managed to get my rain gear on and then it was too late for the rain cover for the pack but having everything in plastic nothing got wet, now I keep the rain cover outside under my net when it looks bad....
Yes, there are locks on all the buckles, save one. I have them because the saddlebags came with them to "lock" the buckles, and they were just laying around, doing nothing. I decided to put them on before I lost one or two, and besides...they are CHROME!!!!!!!
Yes sir plastic and zip lock bags are the key to DRY things , as we military troops all know ;) It's funny I pack all my socks , britches and essentials in zip lock bags , even if were going on a family vacation . You should see the look on the airport scanners as my bags roll through :D Guess being in the military this long , it has become a habit to pack such a way .
That bag looks right at home there Ratman!
I keep my .45 inside a gallon size zip bag inside it's case when I'm traveling...
Hey R man like to see this install added to the mod/tip section .
PC that bag does fit Ratmans bike nicely . Looks a lot less cluttered from last years trip .
Troll . 45 for travel safety is a good choice . Surprised it isn't carried in the inside pocket so you can shoot on the go if need be ;D
Might get wet if it rains....I hate rust!
I thought about this for a bit now and the reason I used the big knobs is because now without tools I can remove the trunk and go back to 2 packs.
I can make it short and sweet and put it in the Mods tips section if people want it.
I'm interested to see how you installed it . I have the Viking bag with studs , similar to what you just installed . Mine plan was to use a cutting board underneath the rack to install . I believe Troll did his in this fashion , but not sure if it will slip side to side ?
Good looking trunk Ratman!
Thanks Dear Lady
Nice job, Ratman. I've been gone all weekend, and I almost missed this whole deal!
Quote from: CDNRatMan on May 10, 2014, 21:16:52 PM
Thanks D1 it is 16 long x 12 high x 11.5 wide, and it is really well made, ...
That appears to be about the same size as the Saddlemen Drifter, is that correct?
not sure but at what cost, can you get the saddleman for $49.99?
I think the Saddlemen is about double the cost of yours.
I think the Saddleman is a little bigger...longer, anyway. They are VERY close.