Storage...Where do you keep anything?

SuZuki10 · September 08, 2004, 03:19:49 PM

I need some suggestions for designing a small storage box or where to buy one for under my seat. I've tried buying a small plastic box with a tight lid to just keep my license and insurance card in for when I'm riding, and nothing will fit under the two metal pieces that hold the seat up. I don't want to add saddlebags or anything else to the outside of the bike because I want those things to be locked up under the seat.

What did anyone out there come up with or is there something I can buy already out there? The little black rubberband they put under there just isn't secure enough and is a pain in the butt to hook on and off.

crash · September 08, 2004, 03:43:13 PM

i like to keep my license in my jacket... that way if i'm thrown off the bike, they'll still know where to ship the body...

as far as useful suggestions... how about an altoids tin? it's sturdy, about the size of an id card and will leave your stuff smelling minty

pantablo · September 08, 2004, 04:10:10 PM

I stuck a copy of my license, my registration and my insurance card inside a zip-loc baggie and held it in place with the rubber strap holding the tool kit in place. Everything else I just shoved under the seat as I needed. I also usually rode with a tank bag.

Roadstergal · September 08, 2004, 04:16:47 PM

I put my license and registration in my breast pocket when I'm riding. I don't think Mr./Ms. Officer would appreciate me pulling off the seat and rooting around...

Kerry · September 08, 2004, 04:30:19 PM

Quote from: crashas far as useful suggestions... how about an altoids tin? it's sturdy, about the size of an id card and will leave your stuff smelling minty

Brilliant! You could even leave some mints IN there....

"Officer, would you care for an Altoids mint while you look up my info? They're curiously strong!"

EvilScooby · September 08, 2004, 04:43:07 PM

What???

Were supposed to carry our license with us?

I have a waterproof pouch that is taped to the bottom of my seat

I have been thinking of getting some sport saddlebags, but I havent found anything that fits my price range yet

johncam4 · September 08, 2004, 07:51:24 PM

i dont cary my insurance :dunno:

crash · September 08, 2004, 08:41:26 PM

Quote from: RoadstergalI put my license and registration in my breast pocket when I'm riding. I don't think Mr./Ms. Officer would appreciate me pulling off the seat and rooting around...

yeah, that's actually another concern.

i've gone through a couple of road blocks, and the cops were pissed off at me for taking the time to put the bike on the side stand so i could take off my gloves and root in my pockets for my wallet and ID... i'm sure they'd be REALLY ticked if i told them i have to get off, take the bungee net off and look under my seat.

Alias · September 08, 2004, 08:45:17 PM

My wallet. Registration, ID, and insurance.

Stephen072774 · September 09, 2004, 06:25:23 AM

Quote from: AliasMy wallet. Registration, ID, and insurance.

Me too, although I get a 'curiously strong' feeling I'm gonna loose it every once in a while. Hasen't happened yet :dunno:

tdan553527 · September 09, 2004, 06:32:45 AM

ziplock baggie with insurance and registration kept in my tool bag. To add more storage, I use one of those hip packs with the zipper, it will fit under the seat between the frame and the right rear plastic. It's big enough not to fall out of the cracks.

dgyver · September 09, 2004, 08:31:47 AM

My registration & insurance cards stay in a zip-lock bag under the tool kit. Several years ago we went through a license check into a state park, actually the day after 9/11. We had to pull off to the side to get the documents out, which took several minutes. The cops where not upset at all. They were actually very pleased that we were so cooperative.

cay · September 09, 2004, 11:16:46 AM

Only stuff I leave with my bike (insurance card, manual, tool kit, wooden shingle to keep my kickstand from sinking into sand / hot pavement) stays under my seat.

Previously everything else went in my jacket pockets or if it didn't fit, a backpack -- but I just picked up a Super Mini Cortech Tank Bag from helmet harbor and that's been perfect for me. Keys, a map, my phone, my wallet -- that's all I really need on a short ride.

I hated the idea of a huge tank bag sitting between me and the instrument panel, I think they look ridiculous (no offense folks

). This one is great.

http://www.helmetharbor.com/gear/tourmaster/bags/cortech/opening.htm

SuZuki10 · September 09, 2004, 04:58:28 PM

I LOVE the Altoid idea! But maybe I should have mentioned, I'm a girl sooooo I don't carry a wallet and need a little more room than for just license and insurance, like a spot for my lip balm :kiss:
I think the altoid tin would be perfect though. Cool guys~Thanks!
I love this board almost as much as I love riding little blue...You're my boy blue! you're my boy....

ollie357 · September 09, 2004, 06:26:13 PM

Just be careful when storing stuff in those side crevices on either side of the tail fairing. At least on the '04 model there are 1 1/2 ( ~3cm) gaps where stuff could fall out. I'm thinking of sealing off the underside somehow, probably with a piece of flexible plastic. I once was charging my cell phone while riding, with the adapter jacked into a lighter socket under my seat. When I got to a rest stop I figured I would make a call. I pulled the cord out and lo and behold a frayed wire at the end.

Turns out my charger fell out the side opening and got yanked under my rear wheel somewhere on the highway. Good thing I wasn't storing a chain under the seat ! :guns: The guys at suzuki could have easily engineered that a bit better because there is like half a foot of cubic space being wasted otherwise.

crash · September 10, 2004, 12:01:13 AM

Quote from: SuZuki10you're my boy blue! you're my boy....

now you're gonna do the work ladies. these carrots are not going to ejaculate themselves

Kerry · September 10, 2004, 01:32:07 AM

Quote from: SuZuki10I should have mentioned, I'm a girl sooooo I don't carry a wallet and need a little more room than for just license and insurance, like a spot for my lip balm

I stumbled across another possible solution at WalMart tonight.

I ... uh ... hesitate to say what section of the store I found it in. But it's about 5 5/8" tall by 3 3/8" wide by 1 1/4" deep. (By comparison, an Altoids tin is approximately 3 3/4" x 2 3/8" x 7/8".) I made some measurements on the bike when I got home, and it looks like it will fit under the seat supports pretty well.

BustemUpBob · September 10, 2004, 04:30:43 AM

I myself have been considering buying this.

There is a gent on E-bay selling these for $19.00BIN & $4.00 Shipping. Little $$$ for a plastic box,but it does lock and all.

E-Bay Item # 2489288520

R3d · September 10, 2004, 05:34:06 AM

Quote from: SuZuki10Cool guys~Thanks!
I love this board almost as much as I love riding little blue...You're my boy blue! you're my boy....

Are you related to Cernunos?

I've been wondering bout this too, actually. That is some wasted space under the seat since I'm afraid things will fall through. And I do love this forum and the wee GS. :mrgreen:

SuZuki10 · September 10, 2004, 06:11:39 AM

Kerry, Kerry, Kerry...amazing! cute little hair care accessory doubles as a license holder and for only 93 cents. That's perfect...I was on that track and had purchased a small plastic pencil case with a lid, but found it was just a little too big. I will be purchasing one of those tonight. And don't worry, I won't tell anyone you were in the girly section...

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