Cheap and Easy DIY Motorcycle Luggage

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2 жыл бұрын

I turned a Harbor Freight Apache 4800 case into a top case/top box for my 2021 BMW F750 GS for less than $75.00.
Materials list:
1 BMW F750 GS or F850 GS with factory luggage rack similar to the one shown or something similar
1 Harbor Freight Apache 4800 case
6 M6 x 40 bolts, however, these were too long, choose wisely
6 ¼” inch by 1 inch stainless steel fender washers
6 ¼” inch by 1 inch (or more) rubber washers, you can opt to use silicone sealant instead
1 ¼ inch spade drill bit
1 tube of blue LocTite
A sense of wonder
A fully formed problem solving mentality

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@baconwhiskey821 2 жыл бұрын

Genius! Lockable and tough.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. It was very easy to do. Thank you for watching.

@sscbkr48 15 күн бұрын

Warren report, Vonnegut.. You're the last of the good guys, back when the world hadn't yet gone completely mad. Looks great. Happy trails!

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 15 күн бұрын

Thank you, sir. And thanks for watching.

@cordellian 14 күн бұрын

Finally someone else's sees these bike boxes are insane money for something you can buy from a hardware shop.

@gudgengrebe 9 ай бұрын

That’s a good idea! I’m watching this from the uk, where everything costs the earth. I’m always looking for bike stuff and clothing that is affordable, so liked this. I also enjoy your humour. Happy riding and thanks for the inspiration 👍

@quinnellington5476 21 күн бұрын

Great stuff, I love the motorbikes and the nonsense. You're a riot.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 20 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@nadjib3ajib268 Жыл бұрын

Nice work , you can add metal bars and fix them on top or sides of the case to hang other stuff on the case like tent or folded chair or other camping stuff ,

@lennieblake3444 Жыл бұрын

Thats awesome. Love how clear this was and that you were just a dude having a go and doing a great job.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@seanhenry4830 Жыл бұрын

I was looking for the best easy informative video on how to do this. I found it your video was great. Very helpful informative and appreciated. Thank you.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@gurpalsahota9726 6 ай бұрын

Wow great job, i was trying to figure out how to carry on my small tool box on my bike, very inspiring.

@fabienpics 5 ай бұрын

Very good set up .... the same thand I do with my r1200gs. And now I m gonna do again this with the new bike ktm 790 adv.

@middle-agedmacdonald2965 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for making the video. I've watched a few people do this, and I'm sold. Since I shop for groceries daily after work, I'm going to bolt a $10 wire basket from amazon on top. Just throw my groceries/beer in the basket, bungee it down and go. The basket only weighs a pound or so and I don't think it will impede opening the box. It will definitely impede my ability to get a leg over the bike, so there is that. Thanks again.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Жыл бұрын

It turned my bike into a grocery getter, too! Thanks for watching.

@Josefppaz Ай бұрын

After 2 years still an awesome video thank you

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@americandude3825 2 жыл бұрын

I did this with a ridgid tool box from Home Depot for my versys 650. Look ok. The box was black and orange. It was big enough to hold two gallons of milk and other groceries. Loved my versys. Shoulda never sold it!!!

@darrenmckellep7338 Жыл бұрын

Clever low-cost solution, I like it!

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@onthepegs Жыл бұрын

Nice! I also wish for a smaller topcase (current is 50L) mainly for reduced wind resistance. Also would thought you as the guy with thr axe in the toocase :D Few tips: put rubber washers under it too, use loctite threadlock for nuts, maybe use a thin metal plate inside the box so it grabs the box better. Some big bumbs in the road at speed and the box will want to fly away disregarding the 6-8 fixing points.

@abyields7831 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a cool video, thank you Sir, wish you’d do the MABDR, I’d ride with you! Stay safe and ride on!

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 2 жыл бұрын

So many BDR and so little time! Thanks for watching.

@nickecommerce8127 Жыл бұрын

I like your sense of humour

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@PRID8R Жыл бұрын

awesome job! Economical and looks really good too.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I'm happy it helped.

@2018NukNuk 11 ай бұрын

This keeps me thinking!

@johnaddy6410 2 ай бұрын

Very simple, great idea

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@wingandhog Жыл бұрын

Very nice! I have a DeWalt case I was throwing away and decided to restore it and use it as a mountable camera case to store my GoPro cameras and accessories on the luggage rack. I was looking for a solution to clamp it down with quick disconnects. I will figure that out.

@MyMegaJOKER2 Жыл бұрын

What type of quick connect/disconnects did you end up using?

@hassana.201 2 жыл бұрын

very good idea,, looks nice, doing the job no need to spend much money.great 👍. thanks 🇸🇦🌹

@johnvincent9685 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I just bought the Apache 2800 for my KLR 650 S. I’m attempting install tomorrow.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Жыл бұрын

Nice. It should work great. Take your time. Thanks for watching.

@johnvincent9685 Жыл бұрын

@@MotorbikesAndNonsense if I could send a pic I would , worked great

@banarne71 Жыл бұрын

Smart! Looks great. 😀👍🏻

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lloydsplace101 Жыл бұрын

When those bolts a too long just double nut the end and use it for tie spots for bungees

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Жыл бұрын

That's a very good idea. Thanks.

@ryandelehanty8368 Жыл бұрын

great video man!

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ricardoh.3947 Жыл бұрын

great imagination. Thanks for the tip.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@coolness-vt4mu Жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@CPalanysamy 8 ай бұрын

buena idea,, muy practico y economico

@gabrielbatallan1107 11 ай бұрын

Hermoso trabajo. Ojala pudiera tener algo asi. Saludos desde Argentina eres bienvenido Argentina

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 11 ай бұрын

Gracias por ver

@cottonhiker 11 ай бұрын

You have exactly my kind of humor, I find you hilarious!? 🙏🤷🏼‍♂️😂💪🏼

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I do enjoy being a silly goose. Thanks for watching.

@othoapproto9603 Жыл бұрын

Nice job, looks like you're happy, and that's what counts. Still don't like top case, my BMW top case is a storage box I fill with all my GSA gear leftovers, has never seen the road and never will.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Жыл бұрын

I completely understand. I still have some mixed feelings about it. Thanks for watching.

@akmalarief4624 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ku71111 Жыл бұрын

Tq for share.. I try to diy my box soon..

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@MongPlata 3 ай бұрын

nice

@davidgun6826 6 ай бұрын

I used these for the paniers on my KLR with tusk rack, have dropped it numerus times , they don't brake.

@ikaapatnahokage1023 Жыл бұрын

I'd like to see what if you cut it in half and extend the height of the box With aluminum sheet ...

@psalm2forliberty577 11 ай бұрын

Very good. Probably quick release for removal is one enhancement to consider implementing. Any thoughts ?

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 11 ай бұрын

My drill can remove those 6 bolts pretty fast. I haven't found a reason to take it off yet. I would need a considerable amount of fabricating skill or a ready-made solution to make that happen.

@psalm2forliberty577 11 ай бұрын

@@MotorbikesAndNonsense Right on. Going into a hotel room or securing on you / with you, perhaps ? A person could always have a "dry bag" in there too, to contain all items once arrived, for quick removal.

@lifeexpert3053 8 ай бұрын

What about if fall down..not broken?! 🔩 Bolt?!

@jeffdavies688 Жыл бұрын

I used the Apache 3800 on my GS310.....thinking about changing to the 4800...for a bit more space.....a really cheap option.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Жыл бұрын

And extremely handy. Thanks for watching.

@MrTandtrollet 11 ай бұрын

Here is Europe there are some very cheap top boxes mine was $70 for a 56L one with lock and mounting plate. Just search for Topcase Rollerkoffer - 56 L =)

@choppergirl 4 ай бұрын

My box is way bigger by a factor of 4x. Hauls all my groceries in one trip every couple of weeks.

@sscbkr48 15 күн бұрын

The Craftsman versa tool box is a good choice if you need something bigger.. it holds around 25 litres, is dust proof and waterproof. The red lid is a safety feature. I sprayed mine gravel grey so it looked less like a tool tote. Suits my Himmi.

@lordvader2060 7 ай бұрын

Video is very applicable to my situation I like the video and your style. But can we just say that cat playhouse is off the hook. Seriously what brand is that. My cats would go nuts with it.

@michaelthompson7570 Жыл бұрын

If you end up stacking on top of your case and mounting the bike becomes difficult. Watch a you tube vid on cowboy mounting a motorcycle…

@pungkis243 Жыл бұрын

Do you think it's possible to make side boxes or not?

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. It would require side-case racks. I've seen Shadetree Surgeon do it on his Dirtster. Caribou Cases makes them using Pelican cases but they are much more expensive. Thanks for watching.

@pungkis243 Жыл бұрын

@@MotorbikesAndNonsense maybe if used as a sidebox the waterproof function is reduced, there is a risk of water seeping from the bolt holes?

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Жыл бұрын

@@pungkis243 True, however, silicone sealant would probably do the trick.