Which JC whitney case to get?

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spotch

Discussion Starter · Feb 5, 2009

I was thinking of bolting one of these onto a rear seat frame of my naked 01...

I like the looks of this trunk quite a bit, but I'm not sure it would fit a full face helmet (although it says it is?)...

http://www.jcwhitney.com/TRAVEL-TRUNK/GP_2002510_N_111+10211+600014603_10111.jcw

Then there's these... it looks like their dimensions are better suited for fitting a helmet (even the medium would, no?) but I don't really like the looks of these. Almost make the bike kinda look cheesy IMHO. At least the top one doesn't have any pretensions about trying to look good).

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Search?catalogId=10111&storeId=10101&sku=zxe20997G

I dunno... any thoughts? If I have to go with the 2nd one to fit a helmet, do you think the large one would just look way too large hanging off the back end of a 1g? I don't want it to look topheavy...

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ZeroSpawn

· #2 · Feb 5, 2009

Get the LARGE MATTE BLACK TRAVEL TRUNK. I have it and it fits my ARIA helmet just barley, and I can get a 12 case of beer with room left over!! Don't get the medium, DO NOT!!

I have the LARGE attached to my passenger seat, and its perfect.

Gerard7aa

· #3 · Feb 5, 2009

2nd link

twizted1

· #4 · Feb 5, 2009

Get the large. My Shark RSI will fit it it if laid on its side, but not standing up.

Zach

· #5 · Feb 5, 2009

large. medium won't fit your helmet.

spotch

Discussion Starter · #6 · Feb 5, 2009

No votes for this one though, eh?

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Zach

· #7 · Feb 5, 2009

i've got this one in large on my dualsport

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Zach

· #8 · Feb 5, 2009

I don't know if you've seen this before, spotch, but I'm fairly certain it still works:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=294434&highlight=klr650

I got my case like this last summer.

twizted1

· #9 · Feb 17, 2009

twizted1 said:
Get the large. My Shark RSI will fit it it if laid on its side, but not standing up.

To dredge this up for anyone who may look at this later.

Here is my Shark RSI in my JCW Large trunk
Click for full size

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Coop

· #10 · Feb 18, 2009

spotch, if you like that first one better, newenough.com sells an Emgo identical to that for $60.

Edit: And for the record I just did the JC Whitney "deal" on the large case and used the code frshp50 and got free shipping too by adding a bungee net to the order to get it over $50. I opted for expedited shipping so it was an $8.98 surcharge compared to $4.99, but I wanted to get it quicker.

I followed Zach's link and followed the steps on post #372 and worked great.

spotch

Discussion Starter · #11 · Feb 18, 2009

yeah, I just caught that emgo deal the other day. I have yet to pull the trigger (won't have time to rig anything for another month or so, still mulling over the options).

Thanks for the response!

Coop

· #12 · Feb 19, 2009

I almost bought the Emgo, I like the handle and shape better. But I figured I would try JC Whitney to see if I could get the $47.99 deal to work. Since it did I went with that.

Zach

· #13 · Feb 19, 2009

Coop said:
I almost bought the Emgo, I like the handle and shape better. But I figured I would try JC Whitney to see if I could get the $47.99 deal to work. Since it did I went with that.

BMW purists will be appalled!

GOOD! :vroom:

edit: well, you could always put a roundel over the iron cross sticker ;D

Coop

· #14 · Feb 19, 2009

Zach said:
BMW purists will be appalled!

GOOD! :vroom:

Well I have never have been one to follow the crowd ;D.

DownNeck

· #15 · Feb 19, 2009

another vote for the $50 large case. my mounting plate cracked on the way back from indy last year and JCW replaced the whole trunk for free

Coop

· #16 · Feb 21, 2009

I ordered on Wednesday and it was sitting on the porch tonight when I got home. It's nicer than I expected. I don't like the stupid Iron Cross emblem or the pinkish red stripe, but those are both easily fixed. I'll mount it tomorrow and take some pics.

spotch

Discussion Starter · #17 · Feb 21, 2009

Awesome... you should post how they look after you fix them, and what you do to do so

Coop

· #18 · Feb 22, 2009

I mounted the top case today. It is pretty tough I was rocking the whole bike from the mounted case because I wanted to make sure it was secure. It is also much easier to take on and off then I expected. It's only about 17 degrees here so I didn't get to paint the pink stripe or Iron cross decal, so no pictures until I get to do that first

. So far it seems worth $50.

Now I have to decide if I want to spend $650 on BMW side cases since I already have the mounts, or just spend $400 on a Givi setup (side cases and mounts) from Happy Trails. I am really leaning towards the Givi's because I hear the BMW cases dent easily. Plus it gives $250 to spend on something else

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trunkmonkey

· #19 · Feb 22, 2009

pics pics pics

Coop

· #20 · Feb 25, 2009

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trunkmonkey said:
pics pics pics

In the second pic it looks HUGE, but it must be the angle or something it doesn't look that big in person. I did a halfassed quickie paint job on the stripe for now until I can do it nicer. That pink had to go though, lol. I have some Givi side cases and mounts coming, they should be here Friday or Monday.

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