New Pelican-based Luggage System

[CaribouCases]

Originally Posted by RustySpokes

How about interchangeability (is that even a word?)? I have a KLR and a V-Strom 1000. Would the bags from one set-up fit the other? Great looking system!





Jim

Jim, yes the one case fits all bikes, just the rack/rail system that attaches to the bike changes.

So I'll offer just the Pelican case with the Cairbou bracket attached & locks, the Caribou Rack/Rail system alone, and then the whole enchilada.

For those do-it-yourself Pelican projects I'll offer just the Pelican case with the integrated lock, or just the plain Pelican cases.

There's more, but too far out timewise to talk about right now.

-rog

[Quickscribbles]

Roger,

I sent you a note earlier today.

I'm really impressed with your new designs and I look forward to seeing your V Strom results as well as the top case designs your working on. I'm especially interested in the expanded top case design because I ride one up on the Strom.

Please keep us informed when you get the V Strom cases on line.

Mike Blevins
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[gken1954]

are you taking email addresses for when your system is ready for the 650 vstrom? if your are take mine! I am very interested and I can wait....hope it won't be toooooo long. Let me know and I'll get you my email address

[R_W]

the external locking latch is brilliant. makes it so easy to pack them into the hotel/house at night.

Two things:

HURRY UP with the KLR version. I want them.

A good option IMO would be keyed-alike helmet locks. It would be nice to have two helmet locks--on the back of each box.

[R_W]

third thing, when you do the KLR rack, please do a good job of leaving passenger footroom like you did on the GS version (unlike the leading KLR racks today )

[freeflow]

BRAVO...LOOKS GOOD.......I have beat up Pelican products for many years...they take the abuse....


the Givi's on my weestrom are too damn wide (48" !!!)...

the system cases on My GS look nice, but are pretty small....

I use Ortleib soft bags on my KLRs....but a lsecurity is weak.....


about damn time.....be prepared, since copy cats will be drooling already

persoanlly I would add some bungee gear loops to strap more stuff and tie down onto the boxes too....

you are on the right track...good for you....

[CaribouCases]

Originally Posted by R_W

third thing, when you do the KLR rack, please do a good job of leaving passenger footroom like you did on the GS version (unlike the leading KLR racks today )

Yeah, tell me about it. It's like some kind of torture device for the passenger when there is only room for a heel contact on the peg. I'm on it.

The helmet lock is an interesting idea and something I'll look into in time. How about a little battery operated flashlight inside the case?

[CaribouCases]

Originally Posted by FREEFLOW

BRAVO...LOOKS GOOD.......I have beat up Pelican products for many years...they take the abuse....


the Givi's on my weestrom are too damn wide (48" !!!)...

the system cases on My GS look nice, but are pretty small....

I use Ortleib soft bags on my KLRs....but a lsecurity is weak.....


about damn time.....be prepared, since copy cats will be drooling already

persoanlly I would add some bungee gear loops to strap more stuff and tie down onto the boxes too....

you are on the right track...good for you....

Well, I filed a patent on the mounting system so poachers beware! The bungee and gear loops can be done by drilling a hole through the top fins of the case. Or, I can get those gear loops and put them in, but I think this is a personal preference with regard to where they are located. Maybe offer them as an add-on with install instructions.

[chanster]

count me as another interested buyer for a wee-strom set.

[donblas]

count me in for a 1200gs system. when can we expect them?

[sdmotor]

Originally Posted by mutineer

what about mounting the bags lide side in so the deep part of the bag is the side that tilts down?

it owuld elimiate the stuff falling out


this is a very sweet set up and I get a Strom this is the set up Ithink I'll go for

very nice piece of work

I have pelicans mounted on my GS that way and it does help alot.



Adventurepipe, what model Pelican case did you adapt to your mounts?

[Two Dot]

Nice work, best looking mounting system I have seen. How long til you have them for the 950.

[CaribouCases]

Originally Posted by donblas

count me in for a 1200gs system. when can we expect them?

I expect to have the 1200GS done by March. Like the 1150GS, it is pretty straight forward with nice mounting points on rear the subframe.

-rog

[CaribouCases]

Originally Posted by sdmotor

Adventurepipe, what model Pelican case did you adapt to your mounts?

I am using the 1550's for the side cases. The lid of the Pelican case does not have the reinforced lugs like the back of the case does. This is a big strength issue. Although if you really wanted to you can do it that way too.

-rog

[CaribouCases]

Originally Posted by say4567

Nice work, best looking mounting system I have seen. How long til you have them for the 950.

Well I have to do the high volume bikes (11xxGS, F650GS, KLR, V-Strom, 1200GS) first to pay the bills. The KTM's are TBD.

-rog