Pillion utility box
- Thread starter Mark Hooton
- Start date
Mark Hooton
Cymarcbikeparts
And who made the adaptor plate for said Peli............ 
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
It’s taken shape nicely and I like the way the corners emulate the corners of the BMW ally cases. Well done for persevering Mr Hooton.
And who made the adaptor plate for said Peli............
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Indeed, it was you
Agreed - the pillion grab handles also provide a good fastening point for bungee straps and offer the advantage that items larger than the box - soft bags perhaps? - can be fastened on more easily
One thought that I had is that on a long ride without a pillion it's sometimes good to be able to ease back in the seat a little to change position. Would the hard edge of your box prevent this do you think?
Mark Hooton
Cymarcbikeparts
Thanks for the agreement on the bungee straps
after a nights kip I think the majority would prefer no more `furniture` on the box whatsoever but I may still ship some brackets just in case any lads do want to drill and fit them.The edge of the box, in the rear mounting position, is further back than the OEM pillion seat when fitted so IMHO I don`t think this will be a problem
Just a quick thought Mark about keeping things flexible .
Is there enough clearance to still fit the OEM ally top box in case some bod wanted both on?
Is there enough clearance to still fit the OEM ally top box in case some bod wanted both on?
Mark Hooton
Cymarcbikeparts
Yes there`s enough room fella tho I`m not sure about the standard GS and Vario box...............
Mark Hooton
Cymarcbikeparts
Haha bless ya I need to nail the GSA one first - if I take too much on I go into melt down thanks for the offer
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I need to nail the GSA one first - if I take too much on I go into melt down thanks for the offer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Mark Hooton
Cymarcbikeparts
Well I know it's personal preference but I'm not liking the additional furniture on the lid.......
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Well I know it's personal preference but I'm not liking the additional furniture on the lid.......
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Agreed; sometimes less is more!
Mark Hooton
Cymarcbikeparts
It`s settled then - no furniture
I`m gonna make 2 next week, one for the client (Billy) and one for spare/stock
Thanks again for all the input, I think it`s been worth it as it`s an improvement on the US one
Deleted account 240831001
Registered user
- Joined
- Feb 7, 2015
- Messages
- 39,182
- Reaction score
- 4,585
I can only sit and admire your patience and willingness to change things as more suggestions come in.
It’s just a shame you don’t own a KTM 1290 GT
It’s just a shame you don’t own a KTM 1290 GT
Mark Hooton
Cymarcbikeparts
I can only sit and admire your patience and willingness to change things as more suggestions come in.
It’s just a shame you don’t own a KTM 1290 GT
I`ve never been that far up my own backside (close tho
not to listen and try suggested stuff, it`s always enhanced my reputation with the lads (well mostly) - thanks for saying.And sorry, I do`t have a KTM 12-thingy or I`d be happy to make something for it.
Mark, I had one of your plates to replace the pillion seat. The edges were very very sharp- is there anything you can do to soften the edges at all? Not a massive problem on the plate once it was fixed in place but it could be a problem with the box that is being accessed regularly.
Also, is the box as wide as the pillion seat and therefore sheds water off the sides of the bodywork rather than channelling it underneath?
I assume the sharp edges were a by product of the laser cutter?
Also, is the box as wide as the pillion seat and therefore sheds water off the sides of the bodywork rather than channelling it underneath?
I assume the sharp edges were a by product of the laser cutter?
It`s settled then - no furniture
I`m gonna make 2 next week, one for the client (Billy) and one for spare/stock
Thanks again for all the input, I think it`s been worth it as it`s an improvement on the US one
The chamfered corners look quite easy to get to, so what about a fastening point on each of those corners - not on the lid but the side section? Just a thought...
Mark Hooton
Cymarcbikeparts
Yes the laser cutter can be 'surgical' at times however I do hand dress all edges to give them a softer edge - perhaps I didn't on yours? Send it back (I'll refund all postage) and I'll happily do it again/better if you wish?
Regarding the edges of the box I've fitted some c section rubber trim to take the 'sharp ness' out of the edge - the lid in leaving as it seems ok. As for where any water might go I have no idea - possibly swept off the back?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Regarding the edges of the box I've fitted some c section rubber trim to take the 'sharp ness' out of the edge - the lid in leaving as it seems ok. As for where any water might go I have no idea - possibly swept off the back?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Mark Hooton
Cymarcbikeparts
I think I'll leave that to individuals fella - it'll never be perfect for everyone (tho I suspect it's good enough for most and better (and cheaper) than the yank one on which it's based) however it can be drilled to suit whatever anyone may want to fit
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Similar threads
