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jayg · 06-21-2008, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kczukiman

I liked Kats idea so I copied it.

Kman - did you put some type of support under the part of you actionpacker that hangs over the rack?

katoranger · 06-21-2008, 05:36 PM

Mine is attached directly to the rack itself. No additional support pieces used.

The plastic is pretty ridgid and the bottom is sturdy. I put over a 100lbs of stuff in there. I don't recommend trying that. I have also strapped many items to it.

It has taken falls and hits and still looks good.

Allen

jayg · 06-21-2008, 06:08 PM

I finally decided on a luggage and here it is...thanks to Kato.

How I connected it.

I need to add washers for a little more support.

katoranger · 06-21-2008, 06:23 PM

Action Packed?

Allen

kczukiman · 06-21-2008, 06:51 PM

Looks good jayg.One thing you may want to do is add some fender washers to the inside of your action packer.It will help destribute the pull a little better.I put cross braces totaly across the inside from bolt to bolt to help distribute the pull.
I like the way you attached it.Good job.Another Katorised bike....

jayg · 06-21-2008, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kczukiman

Looks good jayg.One thing you may want to do is add some fender washers to the inside of your action packer.It will help destribute the pull a little better.I put cross braces totaly across the inside from bolt to bolt to help distribute the pull.
I like the way you attached it.Good job.Another Katorised bike....

Can you post some pics of the braces you added?

katoranger · 06-21-2008, 07:49 PM

I just have some plain washers, but I am sure the extra bracing helps.

Mine has stayed for 6500 miles now.

Allen

SpeedSouth · 06-21-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Brainsquishy

I am about to order one of the JCWhitney MATTE BLACK TRAVEL TRUNKS and wondered if you wish you had bought the larger one. I think you got the medium size, right?
Looks great. The Ninja makes me drool.

Thanks

On the trunk..to be honest, I haven't used it enough to really form an opinion. I do have the medium, and it will NOT hold my helmet...so I can understand wanting the larger size. I had some reservations about the mounting plate, which is part of the reason for me ordering the medium, but if I had it to do over again, I would more seriously consider the larger model.

Hope that helps...

Brainsquishy · 06-21-2008, 10:50 PM

Do you think a larger one than the one you have would be too big or still OK? I'm really leaning towards the larger of the two. Thanks for your input.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/MATTE-BLACK...w?reviewflag=1

katoranger · 06-21-2008, 11:01 PM

I think my action packer is closer in size to the larger one and it doesn't seem to big to me.

Allen

kczukiman · 06-22-2008, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayg

Quote:

Originally Posted by kczukiman

Looks good jayg.One thing you may want to do is add some fender washers to the inside of your action packer.It will help destribute the pull a little better.I put cross braces totaly across the inside from bolt to bolt to help distribute the pull.
I like the way you attached it.Good job.Another Katorised bike....

Can you post some pics of the braces you added?

Yes,its late tonight,but I will tomarrow.

kczukiman · 06-22-2008, 08:43 AM

Here is how I applied it.I got the brackets at ace hrdwr.They have several different brackets already drilled .

jayg · 06-22-2008, 11:12 AM

kczukiman - I do like that a little more than the way I have my action packer attached. I need to go to a Ace and see what they have to add to my configuration.

I need this box to be really sturdy because it will carry my computer and stuff on my daily commute. Loosing it mid way will not be nice. $2700.00 to replace my Mac Book Pro...not so good.

jayg · 06-24-2008, 11:10 PM

Kato and kczukiman - I was wondering how do you lock your trunk? I tried a long shaft mater lock and I could not get it close? I also tried a waterproof master short shaft lock and I could not get it through the hole.

Please do tell...

Thanks.

katoranger · 06-25-2008, 10:06 AM

I used just a couple old master locks. Tight fit on the hole, but it worked.

You could probably drill the hole slightly bigger.

I don't usually lock it. Nothing of much value in there. I have used them when I left itin a parking lot for an extended period and also for a helmet lock.

Allen

06-21-2008, 05:36 PM	#32
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Mine is attached directly to the rack itself. No additional support pieces used. The plastic is pretty ridgid and the bottom is sturdy. I put over a 100lbs of stuff in there. I don't recommend trying that. I have also strapped many items to it. It has taken falls and hits and still looks good. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-21-2008, 06:23 PM	#34
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Action Packed? Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-21-2008, 06:51 PM	#35
kczukiman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Independence,Missouri Posts: 1,049	Looks good jayg.One thing you may want to do is add some fender washers to the inside of your action packer.It will help destribute the pull a little better.I put cross braces totaly across the inside from bolt to bolt to help distribute the pull. I like the way you attached it.Good job.Another Katorised bike.... __________________ Kman 2007 HI-BIRD 250 2007 Vbike V4S 250
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06-21-2008, 07:49 PM	#37
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I just have some plain washers, but I am sure the extra bracing helps. Mine has stayed for 6500 miles now. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-21-2008, 10:50 PM	#39
Brainsquishy Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 327	Do you think a larger one than the one you have would be too big or still OK? I'm really leaning towards the larger of the two. Thanks for your input. http://www.jcwhitney.com/MATTE-BLACK...w?reviewflag=1 __________________ Riding a blue plated HSUN 200GY (Otherwise know as a ULIKE 200GY, SUNL 200GY or a VIVA SX200S), a 2010 Gio Mini Hummer 110cc ATV, 2010 Gio T3 Rebel ATV, and a 2002 Kawasaki KLR650, 70cc Katera dirtbike, and a 49cc GIO dirtbike...so far!
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06-21-2008, 06:08 PM	#33
jayg Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 149	I finally decided on a luggage and here it is...thanks to Kato. How I connected it. I need to add washers for a little more support.
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06-21-2008, 11:01 PM	#40
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I think my action packer is closer in size to the larger one and it doesn't seem to big to me. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-22-2008, 08:43 AM	#42
kczukiman Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Independence,Missouri Posts: 1,049	Here is how I applied it.I got the brackets at ace hrdwr.They have several different brackets already drilled . __________________ Kman 2007 HI-BIRD 250 2007 Vbike V4S 250
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06-22-2008, 11:12 AM	#43
jayg Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 149	kczukiman - I do like that a little more than the way I have my action packer attached. I need to go to a Ace and see what they have to add to my configuration. I need this box to be really sturdy because it will carry my computer and stuff on my daily commute. Loosing it mid way will not be nice. $2700.00 to replace my Mac Book Pro...not so good.
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06-24-2008, 11:10 PM	#44
jayg Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 149	Kato and kczukiman - I was wondering how do you lock your trunk? I tried a long shaft mater lock and I could not get it close? I also tried a waterproof master short shaft lock and I could not get it through the hole. Please do tell... Thanks.
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06-25-2008, 10:06 AM	#45
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I used just a couple old master locks. Tight fit on the hole, but it worked. You could probably drill the hole slightly bigger. I don't usually lock it. Nothing of much value in there. I have used them when I left itin a parking lot for an extended period and also for a helmet lock. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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