Garage Pro Travel Trunks

[SpudRider]

In case anyone is interested, the large, Garage Pro Travel Trunks are back in stock at J.C. Whitney. :) Previously, J.C. Whitney sold the same travel trunk under the company name.

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=4753

I have owned several of the J.C. Whitney Travel Trunks, and they are superb. However, the newer, Garage Pro (GP) Travel Trunks are even better. :) The GP trunks are lighter, employ stronger lid straps, and cost less than the original travel trunks. :tup: To locate the travel trunk, go to the following link and search for JCW-277022. ;)

http://www.jcwhitney.com/?filterid=d17169y2013g67

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Magruder%202014/Magruder2014229_zps014fa9a9.jpg (http://s442.photobucket.com/user/spudrider/media/Magruder%202014/Magruder2014229_zps014fa9a9.jpg.html)

If you use a 20% off code, you can get one of these large travel trunks for $40, delivered with free shipping. :tup: These trunks lock to the luggage rack on a steel mounting plate, and can be easily removed whenever you wish. You won't beat this deal on eBay, or anywhere else. I currently own an original trunk trunk, and a new GP travel trunk, but I am seriously tempted to buy another. ;)

[humanbeing]

JT928 :http://www.jintian.cn/index/incx/picshow.aspx?class=10&pic=41
ADLO 928: http://en.adlo.net/products_detail/&productId=74.html

[SpudRider]

Thank you for providing the informative links, Humanbeing. :)

http://en.adlo.net/imageRepository/b45f116f-e116-499d-8791-4b29cc3ee33e.jpg

[SpudRider]

These travel trunks are copies of Givi, E360 travel trunks, which usually cost over $200 apiece. ;)

http://www.hayabusa.org/forum/attachments/busa-mods/126631d1232408727-hard-luggage-givi-e360-sw-motech-rack-3.jpg

The mounting plate on the new, GP travel trunk is slightly different from the old mounting plate. Apparently, the new GP travel trunks fit perfectly on Givi, Monokey mounting plates, and vice versa. ;)

http://burgmanusa.com/forums/17-aftermarket-accessories/43173-top-cases-jc-whitney-s.html

[SpudRider]

Sears formerly sold the J.C. Whitney Travel Trunk under their name. You might find the following video informative. It shows an unboxing of the travel trunk, and its subsequent mounting on a Kawasaki KLR650 motorcycle. The video also shows how the Givi Monokey mounts are compatible with the Garage Pro Travel Trunks. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtcCOBJ876M

[Weldangrind]

I shared this in another section as well.

I have one of the JC Whitney travel trunks, and it's very good. I installed a genuine Givi for Pastor Jim, and I didn't see much difference.

[katoranger]

I had the earlier JC Whitney one on the scooter.

[SpudRider]

These travel trunks are very rugged, and hold a lot of stuff. I gave one of my travel trunks to a friend this summer, so I just placed an order for another, Garage Pro Travel Trunk. ;) You really can't go wrong for a price of $39.99, delivered. :tup:

[Wolftrax]

I've always been a bit suspect of hanging all the weight off the rear of a bike, especially a trail bike. Just be

[SpudRider]

It's wise to be circumspect. ;) However, I have been using these trunks for years, and thousands of miles, attached to the luggage racks of both my Honda XR650L, and my Zongshen ZS200GY-2. Personally, I haven't had any problems. :shrug:

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Magruder%202014/Magruder2014177_zpsaec2b9c0.jpg (http://s442.photobucket.com/user/spudrider/media/Magruder%202014/Magruder2014177_zpsaec2b9c0.jpg.html)

[Wolftrax]

Don't ya'll worry about snapping these things off on big hits let alone broken sub frames?

[SpudRider]

My goodness, no. :hmm:

The subframe of my Zongshen 200GY-2 is very strong. I'm confident the subframe of the Zongshen RX3 is very strong as well. All Chinese luggage racks are also very strong. :tup:

I installed a very strong luggage rack on my Honda XR650L. :) The subframe of my Honda XR650L is not noted for its strength, so I reinforced it. ;)

The Garage Pro Travel Trunk and its mounting plate are very strong. :tup:

Needless to say, one should still exercise discretion, and not overload a travel trunk. When heavily loading a motorcycle, one should also take care to keep the weight distributed, and as low a possible. ;)

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Magruder%202014/IMG_3398_zpsf073ded1.jpg (http://s442.photobucket.com/user/spudrider/media/Magruder%202014/IMG_3398_zpsf073ded1.jpg.html)

[Weldangrind]

I agree. The racks I've seen on China bikes are not trivial. My Honda clone bikes have fully welded subframes, like an old XR200, and I've yet to see one crack.

When Son of Weldangrind and I joined Spud on an adventure ride to Bonneville last year, we had mounted a massive Plano box on the rack to hold everything we needed. It worked very well.

[SpudRider]

Weld,

I think you will agree; the road to Bonneville got pretty rough in places. ;) I have traveled thousands of miles over similar roads, at high speeds, with a fully loaded, J.C. Whitney Travel Trunk attached. I haven't had any problems. :)

As a side note, I can vouch that Chinese motorcycles are built tough, to perform as work vehicles, not recreational toys. That's one of the reasons Chinese bikes are significantly heavier than Japanese motorcycles. ;) Unlike a dirt bike, an adventure bike definitely needs to be built in this manner, with a very strong subframe to support heavy loads. I am thoroughly confident the Zongshen RX3 is built tough, and will prove to be a strong, reliable motorcycle. :) Therefore, I won't hesitate to mount a Garage Pro Travel Trunk on my Zongshen RX3. :tup:

[Wolftrax]

Glad to hear so much confidence in the Zong frames. I'm not a big fan of top boxes or hard luggage and probably won't even install either when i build my RX3. I'm a fan of soft luggage and probably do something like this.

http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad140/brntrt/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsdb9f1d84.jpg (http://s929.photobucket.com/user/brntrt/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsdb9f1d84.jpg.html)

I like my weight low and forward.

[SpudRider]

You make a good point. I like those soft bags. :tup:

The Garage Pro Travel Trunk is really nice even if you are just running errands around town, or shopping for groceries. ;) It nice to secure your items in a locked trunk while you are visiting different stores. :) In addition, you can easily remove the trunk, and keep the panniers, if you are going for a day ride. ;)

[SpudRider]

I just got an email verification; my Garage Pro Travel Trunk has shipped. :D

[MotoJ]

... but I think I messed up- I got the Medium. Too late to exchange for a Large- Live Chat said the order was already processed and ready to ship about 10 minutes after I placed the order.

Will a Medium fit a helmet?
I want it for store runs- put the helmet in the box when I go in, put the groceries in the box when I leave. If I could fit my jacket and the helmet that would be a plus. Anyone have a Medium? How much stuff can you cram in there?

[humanbeing]

...have a Medium…
JT929 http://www.jintian.cn/home.asp?pageType=view&perID=0&s_id=458&ln=en&id=656
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=39852377492
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=22013460433

[Weldangrind]

Weld,

I think you will agree; the road to Bonneville got pretty rough in places. ;) I have traveled thousands of miles over similar roads, at high speeds, with a fully loaded, J.C. Whitney Travel Trunk attached. I haven't had any problems. :)

As a side note, I can vouch that Chinese motorcycles are built tough, to perform as work vehicles, not recreational toys. That's one of the reasons Chinese bikes are significantly heavier than Japanese motorcycles. ;) Unlike a dirt bike, an adventure bike definitely needs to be built in this manner, with a very strong subframe to support heavy loads. I am thoroughly confident the Zongshen RX3 is built tough, and will prove to be a strong, reliable motorcycle. :) Therefore, I won't hesitate to mount a Garage Pro Travel Trunk on my Zongshen RX3. :tup:

I agree on all points. I think it would take a significant crash to harm one of these travel trunks.

[Weldangrind]

Glad to hear so much confidence in the Zong frames. I'm not a big fan of top boxes or hard luggage and probably won't even install either when i build my RX3. I'm a fan of soft luggage and probably do something like this.

http://i929.photobucket.com/albums/ad140/brntrt/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsdb9f1d84.jpg (http://s929.photobucket.com/user/brntrt/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsdb9f1d84.jpg.html)

I like my weight low and forward.

Not just the Zong frames, but all China bike frames that I've seen.

I like those soft bags. I see they're depicting a fuel bottle in the pocket; I use one of those for gasoline, rather than camping fuel.

[MotoJ]

JT929 http://www.jintian.cn/home.asp?pageType=view&perID=0&s_id=458&ln=en&id=656
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=39852377492
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=22013460433


Thanks for the reply, but I think you misunderstood my question. I'm asking if anyone here already has a Medium and how much stuff can they fit in it?

[SpudRider]

... but I think I messed up- I got the Medium. Too late to exchange for a Large- Live Chat said the order was already processed and ready to ship about 10 minutes after I placed the order.

Will a Medium fit a helmet?
I want it for store runs- put the helmet in the box when I go in, put the groceries in the box when I leave. If I could fit my jacket and the helmet that would be a plus. Anyone have a Medium? How much stuff can you cram in there?

I'm sorry to report your helmet will not fit in the medium travel trunk. :ohno: Perhaps you can order a large trunk, and try to sell the medium trunk? :shrug:

[SpudRider]

Thanks for the reply, but I think you misunderstood my question. I'm asking if anyone here already has a Medium and how much stuff can they fit in it?

If you are running errands to the hardware store, et cetera, you might like the medium travel trunk. However, I much prefer the large travel trunk, and wouldn't get anything smaller. ;)

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/XR650L%20Trips/XRL%20Challis%208-14-11/challisaug2011234.jpg

You can fit two bags of groceries in the large travel trunk, and it will hold a lot of gear when you take a multi-day adventure on your bike. :tup:

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/XR650L%20ManRacks%20Racks/TravelTrunkmountedXR650L013.jpg

[MotoJ]

I'm sorry to report your helmet will not fit in the medium travel trunk. :ohno: Perhaps you can order a large trunk, and try to sell the medium trunk? :shrug:

Ah. I'll keep it and put it on the sidecar rig. I can store stuff in there if the sidecar is full of dog.

[SpudRider]

:lol:

[MotoJ]

I received my Medium Travel Trunk and I'm happy to report it does fit my medium size full face Icon Alliance helmet, as well as an ancient Shoei RF200. It doesn't quite fit my Fulmer ADV style helmet- the chin bar is just barely too long.
So anyway, it should be big enough for my purposes. I may get another medium and then a large and build a rack for a hard-bag system. These JC Whitney cases seem plenty rugged. Can't beat them for the money, that's for sure!

[SpudRider]

Thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear I was mistaken, and the medium travel trunk holds two of your helmets. :tup: Indeed, these travel trunks are excellent values. :)

I also received my large travel trunk this morning. :)

[Weldangrind]

Spud, have you always purchased the large size?

[MotoJ]

Thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear I was mistaken, and the medium travel trunk holds two of your helmets. :tup: Indeed, these travel trunks are excellent values. :)

I also received my large travel trunk this morning. :)

I'm sure you're intentionally misunderstanding me. Of course it doesn't hold two at once, but two different model helmets, one at a time. I didn't know this was an English grammar class as well as a motorcycle forum, lol.

[SpudRider]

I'm sure you're intentionally misunderstanding me. Of course it doesn't hold two at once, but two different model helmets, one at a time. I didn't know this was an English grammar class as well as a motorcycle forum, lol.

Yes, I understand. My large travel trunk won't hold two helmets at a time. ;) I'm very happy to know the medium travel trunk will hold several different models of helmets, one at a time. :tup:

[SpudRider]

Spud, have you always purchased the large size?

Yes, I have always purchased the large travel trunk. Whether grocery shopping or traveling, I always try to pack the most stuff possible into the travel trunk. ;) Over the years I have heard several owners report the medium travel trunk won't hold a helmet, and since I don't have a lot of extra space for a helmet even in my large travel trunk, I assumed the rumors were correct :doh: However, if both trunks are approximately the same height and width, and the main difference in size is the length of the trunks, I can understand how the medium travel trunk would hold a helmet. :tup:

[humanbeing]

...won't hold two helmets at a time. ;) ...
Adlo 982 http://chinariders.net/images/icons/orngbirin5.gif (From https://www.ptt.cc/bbs/biker/M.1392358854.A.CB2.html)
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/singizu/media/MOTORCYCLE%20CASE/201401074FE17FA98CDE688570CF677E5D19263.jpg.html?s ort=3&o=12

[SpudRider]

Adlo 982 http://chinariders.net/images/icons/orngbirin5.gif (From https://www.ptt.cc/bbs/biker/M.1392358854.A.CB2.html)
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/singizu/media/MOTORCYCLE%20CASE/201401074FE17FA98CDE688570CF677E5D19263.jpg.html?s ort=3&o=12

Does the lid close? If so, that's impressive. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v291/singizu/MOTORCYCLE%20CASE/201401074FE17FA98CDE688570CF677E5D19263.jpg

[humanbeing]

http://en.adlo.net/products_detail/&productId=65.html | http://www.adlo.net/products_detail/&productId=92.html
The chinese version seems more honest (42L).

[SpudRider]

I must admit, until recently I haven't owned more than one helmet. ;) I can barely fit my Fly Trekker helmet into the large travel trunk because of the sun visor.

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb379/AstroC/WR250x/Fly%20Trekker/8b1805a3.jpg

Even though it also has a sun visor, I can more easily fit my GMax GM27 helmet into the large travel trunk, because it is a 3/4-face helmet.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/515eYth91fL._SY450_.jpg

A standard, 3/4-face helmet fits very easily into the large travel trunk. I think it's possible the large, Garage Pro Travel Trunk might hold two, 3/4-face helmets. :)

[Weldangrind]

Yes, I have always purchased the large travel trunk. Whether grocery shopping or traveling, I always try to pack the most stuff possible into the travel trunk. ;) Over the years I have heard several owners report the medium travel trunk won't hold a helmet, and since I don't have a lot of extra space for a helmet even in my large travel trunk, I assumed the rumors were correct :doh: However, if both trunks are approximately the same height and width, and the main difference in size is the length of the trunks, I can understand how the medium travel trunk would hold a helmet. :tup:

I have considered buying another JC Whitney trunk, just to cannibalize it for the mount. I think I could transfer the mount to a larger Plano box (like the one we used on the trip to Bonneville), allowing me to easily install and remove the large box.

[fishman10]

so where coulkd one find the 20% code ,,spud speaks of??

[Weldangrind]

Keep watching this page: http://www.jcwhitney.com/universal-motorcycle-travel-trunks/p2010969.jcwx

They'll often have a promo banner on the page. Today, the promo banner offers free shipping and a 10% discount over $49.00.

[SpudRider]

so where coulkd one find the 20% code ,,spud speaks of??

If you sign up for emails, J.C. Whitney will also send you the coupon codes. J.C. Whitney frequently offers 20% off with free shipping, and no minimum purchase. :tup: However, these codes expire after a few days. ;)

[woodlandsprite]

Hey Spud (and anyone else who happens to have a JC Whitney case and an RX3) - I noted Huck had to drill the mounting plate to match the holes on the RX3 plate - I'm guessing this means there are no other configurations to make it work without having to get out a drill? (I have a drill, but it is very rarely used :P and I'm pretty sure the bits are for wood and not metal *sigh*)

[Weldangrind]

If it were me, I'd sooner drill the JC Whitney plate than the RX3 rack. A set of high speed steel drill bits can be had for cheap at Harbor Freight.

Do you have anybody who could assist you? Sometimes it's much easier with a second set of eyes, and an extra pair of hands.

The good news is that even if things didn't go well for you, a new rack on Taobao isn't terribly expensive.

[woodlandsprite]

If it were me, I'd sooner drill the JC Whitney plate than the RX3 rack. A set of high speed steel drill bits can be had for cheap at Harbor Freight.

Do you have anybody who could assist you? Sometimes it's much easier with a second set of eyes, and an extra pair of hands.

The good news is that even if things didn't go well for you, a new rack on Taobao isn't terribly expensive.

I do have someone who can assist, but I'm the more patient of the two of us :P Though I fully admit it could be a ploy to get me to do a bunch of the troubleshooting/repairs around here ;)

I would definitely be aiming to drill the JC Whitney plate and not the RX3 rack. I just with I had access to a shop - a nice drill press would make quick work of this rather than my messing about with a hand drill that hardly ever gets used. Good thing I still have the pallet from the bike so I have something to brace on ;)

[SpudRider]

Thanks for reminding me; I am going to install my J.C. Whitney (JCW) mounting plate today. :) If you drill the JCW mounting plate to match the mounting holes for the stock trunk, you can use the same bolts, and quickly remove the JCW mounting plate, and switch to the stock trunk whenever you like. :tup:

[Weldangrind]

Spud, after you drill the required holes, perhaps you could make a paper template. You could then scan the template and make it available to CR members.

[woodlandsprite]

Spud, after you drill the required holes, perhaps you could make a paper template. You could then scan the template and make it available to CR members.

Weldandgrind you are entirely too clever ;)
I very much like this idea.

Pretty Please, Spud, could you help a lady out and provide a template for use after you drill your plate? ;)

I could reverse this also I suppose and trace the RX3 rack and holes and use that to figure out where the holes on the JCW plate need to be :)

[SpudRider]

...I could reverse this also I suppose and trace the RX3 rack and holes and use that to figure out where the holes on the JCW plate need to be :)

Indeed, you already have the perfect template at your disposal. ;) That is the exact method I plan to employ. :)

[Huck369]

Thanks for reminding me; I am going to install my J.C. Whitney (JCW) mounting plate today. :) If you drill the JCW mounting plate to match the mounting holes for the stock trunk, you can use the same bolts, and quickly remove the JCW mounting plate, and switch to the stock trunk whenever you like. :tup:

This is exactly what I did....the foam pad that goes under the JC Whitney trunk mount, had holes almost exactly where the 2 front holes need to be drilled....I should have taken pics.....

[Weldangrind]

Weldandgrind you are entirely too clever ;)

If you could share that with Mrs. Weldangrind, I would be most grateful.

:hehe:

[Weldangrind]

I could reverse this also I suppose and trace the RX3 rack and holes and use that to figure out where the holes on the JCW plate need to be :)

That does sound like the best plan to me. When you perform the procedure, perhaps you'd care to take pics to share with the group.

[SpudRider]

Today I removed the stock trunk from my Zongshen RX3, and installed a large, Garage Pro Travel Trunk I had purchased from J.C. Whitney.

http://www.jcwhitney.com/garage-pro-universal-motorcycle-travel-trunks/p2010969.jcwx?skuId=346517&&filterid=u0

Using a 20% off coupon, and free shipping, you can purchase this travel trunk for less than $40, delivered. :) This travel trunk locks to the luggage rack on a steel mounting plate. Therefore, you can remove the trunk from the bike and take it into your motel room, tent, et cetera, at the end of the day. You can also remove the trunk if you wish to lighten the bike for daily rides. :)

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Zongshen%20RX3/DSCF3606_zpsnj4cbnm3.jpg (http://s442.photobucket.com/user/spudrider/media/Zongshen%20RX3/DSCF3606_zpsnj4cbnm3.jpg.html)

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq146/spudrider/Zongshen%20RX3/DSCF3616_zpsr2pkooa5.jpg (http://s442.photobucket.com/user/spudrider/media/Zongshen%20RX3/DSCF3616_zpsr2pkooa5.jpg.html)

You can read my installation thread for this travel trunk at the following link. ;)

http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=14712