Inspired by the pics online of Pelican 1430 cases added to a Yamaha R1 "power commuter"
http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237334 (http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237334)
Got the hoops the cases are attached to from www.dirtracks.com. Added a pair of Pelican 1430 cases and about a week of evenings staring at the parts before busting out the MIG welder and attaching brackets to the factory tied own bar thingys under the seat on each side. A stroke of genius hit one night and I added a diagonal brace on each down to the rear peg mounts. Brought it to a buddy that is a master welder for finish welding and voila!
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz45/jandbj/20130707_104910_zps5bc94231.jpg)
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz45/jandbj/20130707_223934_zps8adfc7ea.jpg)
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz45/jandbj/20130707_105045_zpsd2e28dc8.jpg)
Still need to shorten the rear taillight stalks and add some reflective tape, but they are on tight & don't wobble or wiggle, I see no negative effects to handling and only melted a little plastic while tacking it together. ;). Might have to paint the bike the same shade of green over the winter too. :D
:whisper:Found the in progress pics!
Started by attaching the bags to the racks, the welded 18" rods between the racks to hold them in position while I started tacking. Set those over the tire and used a bungee cord & the piece of wood through the handles to set position parallel to seat...
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz45/jandbj/20130628_130947_zpsbf78f275.jpg)
Early pics...
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz45/jandbj/20130629_110814_zps29d30e23.jpg)
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz45/jandbj/20130629_110804_zps24c7fe3e.jpg)
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz45/jandbj/20130629_111547_zps7ba5cc43.jpg)
Just a bit of trimming left before going off to finish welding... Removed the temporary rear spacer too.
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz45/jandbj/20130629_180153_zps00b0dbd2.jpg)
Very cool. Looks good and clean.
:thumb: nice!!!