Luggage pictures thread

[vandgo61]

Pelican im2400 on rt side, 2450 on left, mounted on givi racks with stainless nuts, bolts, washers and rubber washers. 40 total inches width, left side 3/8" wider than right. Givi v46 topcase. I would have mounted a Givi e45 or trekker top case for a better match had I not purchased the v46 first.

[Satch]

Originally Posted by vandgo61

Pelican im2400 on rt side, 2450 on left, mounted on givi racks with stainless nuts, bolts, washers and rubber washers. 40 total inches width, left side 3/8" wider than right. Givi v46 topcase. I would have mounted a Givi e45 or trekker top case for a better match had I not purchased the v46 first.

I have a similar setup, except both sides are the im2400. I've been fine with that until I saw your setup with the 2450 on the left! Thanks a lot...now I've gotta go swap out my left 2400 with a 2450! I don't recall the 2450 being available at the time I got my 2400s. I got my cases before Hardigg was bought by Pelican. Do you know if the 2450 is a newer model?

I also have the TT removable bracket kit installed which allows me to remove the cases. I love the option to easily remove the cases.

[vandgo61]

I did want the TT quick releases also but came down with a case of "tight-wad-itis" and decided the quick release racks were enough. I've got a little frankenstein going on with this bike - i first bought the chin fairing and v46 with the intent of it just being a small displacement sport tourer, then watched You Tube videos of guys doing adventure riding and though that would be even funner!! The pelicans were bought with the idea that WHEN (not if) I dumped, the pelicans would take the abuse and be cheaper to replace. (I paid about $100 and $112 for the 2400 and 2450 in august of 2011). Shortly after that I apparently was cured of my disease and bought a tank pad from England for about 24 British pounds - essentially a $38 sticker!!! (My wife will never let me live that one down). I really am enjoying this motorcycle though. Did you get the quick release racks as well as the TT brackets?

[Stphnw8]

My new luggage.
First time out with it all a few Sunday's ago....on leaving my drive I put a nice crease in the wing of my wife's car....she wasn't happy!!!

But I'm happy to report the side box held up well with no damage

[Satch]

Originally Posted by vandgo61

I did want the TT quick releases also but came down with a case of "tight-wad-itis" and decided the quick release racks were enough. I've got a little frankenstein going on with this bike - i first bought the chin fairing and v46 with the intent of it just being a small displacement sport tourer, then watched You Tube videos of guys doing adventure riding and though that would be even funner!! The pelicans were bought with the idea that WHEN (not if) I dumped, the pelicans would take the abuse and be cheaper to replace. (I paid about $100 and $112 for the 2400 and 2450 in august of 2011). Shortly after that I apparently was cured of my disease and bought a tank pad from England for about 24 British pounds - essentially a $38 sticker!!! (My wife will never let me live that one down). I really am enjoying this motorcycle though. Did you get the quick release racks as well as the TT brackets?

I dumped my Wee a few years ago when I rode through a deep puddle in the middle of a muddy road. I hit a large submerged rock which washed out my front wheel and instantly put me down on the left side. The Pelican case held up just fine and helped save my bike from damage. I don't think a Givi would have fared as well and I'm sure an aluminum case would have sustained a permanent dent.

Yes, I have the SW-Motech quick release rack as well as the TT removable brackets. It's great to be able to remove the cases from the rack when traveling and also nice to be able to remove the racks from the bike when not needed. For the way I ride, it's the most useful combination.

[vandgo61]

Yes, I have the SW-Motech quick release rack as well as the TT removable brackets. It's great to be able to remove the cases from the rack when traveling and also nice to be able to remove the racks from the bike when not needed. For the way I ride, it's the most useful combination.[/quote]

Makes sense, and in hindsight I should have gone that route as well. However, it is fun to walk into a hotel lobby with my bags and get funny stares from people wondering what the metal appendages attached to my bags are! A good converation starter! These are great motorbikes. Happy riding!

[HokiesRWee]

I like the nice, clean look of Vandgo61's black Pelicans on the white Wee. Very nice.

Comments / questions -

1. What's the logic behind having a larger (deeper) case on the left (compared to the right) ? Is the rack not symmetric w/ respect to the bike center line due to the exhaust pipe ?

2. It seems that top-loader Pelicans would be better (would not "dump" everything out if opened while on the bike). Am I missing something ?

[Satch]

Originally Posted by HokiesRWee

I like the nice, clean look of Vandgo61's black Pelicans on the white Wee. Very nice.

Comments / questions -

1. What's the logic behind having a larger (deeper) case on the left (compared to the right) ? Is the rack not symmetric w/ respect to the bike center line due to the exhaust pipe ?

2. It seems that top-loader Pelicans would be better (would not "dump" everything out if opened while on the bike). Am I missing something ?

1. Correct

2. It's a matter of personal preference whether to go with side or top loading cases. There are pros/cons to both. I prefer side loading cases. When going on a trip, I pack my side case with items that I don't need to access during a ride. I also have bag liners for the side cases that I use to pack and organize everything. Nothing falls out when opened. I use my top case, tank bag, tank panniers, or jacket pockets for items that I may need to access during the ride. On a day ride, I still take my side cases and will put my jacket/pants in the side cases when stopping for lunch. It's easier to stuff bulky items like jacket/pants into the large opening of a side case.

[vandgo61]

Originally Posted by HokiesRWee

I like the nice, clean look of Vandgo61's black Pelicans on the white Wee. Very nice.

Comments / questions -

2. It seems that top-loader Pelicans would be better (would not "dump" everything out if opened while on the bike). Am I missing something ?

I way like the side-opening type bags for my packing style. I do use liners and did buy lid stays (not cheap - nearly $40 the for two bags). Although cases can never be too big, I feared the givi e36/e45 combinaion (that I also like), would not provide enough foot room for passengers. My daughter prefers to use the pelican handles over the bikes grab bars for a handhold. And these things are bone dry. As far as looks? well . . . in the eye of the beholder and all other cliche's certainly apply with the strom.

[HokiesRWee]

Thanks much for the replies / answers.