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Milk crate on motorcycle

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The Honda Rear Carrier offends me, expensive and I don't have the passenger seat. I'm thinking some sort of padding, milk crate, and some kind of straps to the side bolt holes on the fender? Or just use the center bolt holes for the seat? Any and all ideas welcome. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. Save your pennies and get a set of saddle bags

Liked 1 Time in 1 Milk crate on motorcycle. I am carrying around probably 6 more pounds due to rack and crate as compared to just putting the bag on my bag. I swap bikes on occassion, so it beats cutting a bunch of zipties, but you can add them as desired too.

Discussion in ' Equipment ' started by Queen of Spades , Oct 29, Log in or Join. Adventure Rider. A slightly better version of the milk crate? Queen of Spades , Oct 29,

Bicycles are used for multiple purposes, but one of the handiest a bike can offer individuals is a platform to carry loads around. There are different methods for carrying groceries, supplies, and other heavy loads. Typically, people use backpacks, straps, and racks until they discover the cheapest and most convenient way is to use a milk crate on bike. This classical method is functional, and in this article, we shall give step-by-step instructions on how to go about it. Before getting into the steps for attaching a milk crate to your bike, you should make sure you have a sound bicycle system that can hold the milk crate and the loads you put in them. Females especially should look at their bikes to make and use the most comfortable. There are three methods you can use to put a milk crate on a bike rack; each has different steps for placing them. Zip ties, bungee cords, bots, and nuts are the methods that can be used to put a milk crate on your bike. This is the first and most recommended method as it is easy and only needs three materials to set up. You use zip ties, scissors, a bike rack, and a strong milk crate for this method.

Milk crate on motorcycle

Discussion in ' Equipment ' started by Queen of Spades , Oct 29, Log in or Join. Adventure Rider. A slightly better version of the milk crate? Queen of Spades , Oct 29, I have a small rack installed on my DR and want to mount a crate for hauling small lightweight items around like grocery shopping.

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However, after reading some of these forums, it seems like the inclusion of a crate increases the center of gravity. Fits the personality of the bike. Also the weight of the bag and the rack and the crate, with my laptop and power supply added, does slow me down. Just because I'm tired of arguing, doesn't mean you're right. IF you park the bike with a kick stand, you may have issues. For any off road riding, no way. I've always used soft but rugged gym bags as a top pack where I generally keep my camping gear. Find More Posts by LetzRide. A slightly better version of the milk crate? Five Dolla at Home Depot. I use an old school wooden milk crate. For that matter I could just junk my weird Mr. I step away from the mc a bit then just lift up my leg as if climbing over barbed wire. You must log in or sign up to reply here. It wouldn't be as stif and strong.

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Originally Posted by ben Aluminum back with 4 sections of 4" pvc pipe zip tied to it. Find More Posts by alexaschwanden. The point of keeping your crate or basket lower and away from your butt is a good one. You can use your leg to help push it onto the stand. Should I cut out one "wall" or just lieave things as is? I spent about an hour one day trying different ways to secure my crate with the least number of connections that was secure and stable, as well as non-catastrophic if one of them failed. It's really no bigger than the ones you see on scooters, which are even smaller than a Rebel. I think I'd just leave those sides or walls intact and attach them togrether with screw clamps again. Milk crates work great but are a little wider than I like. QR Basket for Front Rack. Seems to fit the personality of the Tdub to a tee. I once used mine when I used to have one on my bike , to carry some LBs drunk man home for 23 miles. Is there a better and not much more expensive option than the good old milk crate? Did you have to buy your milk crate?