I always watch this guy before hitting the road with two wheels and before making an accessory purchase. He's good and has cred.

I love how you always talk about crashing and going where you probably shouldn’t. Glad I’m not the only one.

I’ve been toying with the idea of doing this, I’ve even had that same box in my hands at harbor freight and then put it back, I’m pulling the trigger now, thanks for the video

I have that exact same case as a top case. Mine holds my camp kitchen (infamous Stanley), 3 days of food, and fire starting supplies. It's mounted reverse of Tim's so it opens from the front, that way it doesn't interfere with a loaded back seat when open. I also mounted aux flashing and brake lights on the rear.

I have the same case on my bike. Add a single piece of aluminum plate on the inside of the box for the bolts to go through. This will prevent it from warping and makes it a bit more secure. I think I used a 2" x 8" piece.

@sscbkr48

17 күн бұрын

I bolted 1/4" aluminum plate to my Himmi and strengthened the tail rack. Now I have a choice of whatever box that at one time held a tool. Each uses the same bolt pattern. It's a good idea to use a plate on the inside like a giant washer especially riding rough roads. A larger top box that works well is the Craftsman versa tool box. It's waterproof and dust proof. I sprayed the red lid gravel grey so it looks less like a tool box. A man's got his pride ya know. 😆

Great set up and pretty cost effective. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻

I like the way you mounted the Rotopax and the gopro ram mount!

I have a very similar top case on my DR 650. One size bigger. For normal riding this is all I use. For trips I lash a dry bag to the top of the case. No side bags as I tend to get into some fairly serious off road conditions with the DR. I have a lot of mods to my DR but if I were forced to pick the most important mod it would be the rear rack and top case.

Awesome job and works perfectly and so much more affordable. Thanks

YES!! Thank you, Tim! I was just looking at this as an option and wondering how well it would work.

I put one on my DR650. Works great, thanks for the idea

Thanks for the great info mounted that exact box on my 750GS today, it’s going to work out perfect and all for around 45 bucks with bolts and washers, thanks

This is an affordable, nifty solution! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for a great video Tim. Love the setup. Keep them coming. All the best.

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Thanks Tim that's a great idea ,safe travels

Hello friends! I ship expensive breakable stuff to customers and use quality cases for that. Pelican, Nanuk, Seahorse, and SKB all make great cases. Seahorse is probably my favorite because of the price/quality ratio, with Nanuk being second. Anyway, I tried going with the Harbor Freight cases (and even mounted one on the back of my DRZ400 because of the ridiculously low price, and while they are fine and don't leak and all, they are very cheaply made. The plastic is not comparable to any of the other cases I mentioned, and it will crack quite easily. In fact the one on my DRZ cracked at the base where I had it mounted just from the vibration of the bike over a year. It's not a fibrous plastic like the high quality competition--it's just a vacuum formed plastic that is made it look like it is a quality case. I'm not saying you shouldn't use them, but just be aware when it comes to durability the HF cases aren't even in the same league as the big boys. If you mounted them as side cases and drop your bike, they would be toast. You can run over a Pelican case with your bike and you will be the one hurting, not the case. My 2C.

This is exactly what I needed to see!

Got it on my scrambler, i went one size up with the 4800 Apache Hard Case from Harbor Freight. Love it! Thanks

I had bought this exact one at harbor freight and looking to see how folks mounted it. Thanks for sharing! Definitely an easy and cheap solution, all I need

If you don’t have a flat bracket and just a tubular rack to mount to, you can also use rubber insulated clamps to mount the box to the frame with no permanent mod to the bike-rack. Mine hasn’t moved and works great.

Perfect Tim, thanks. I have a GS and the AltRider rack also and have been trying to figure something out that works for me for electronics, puncture kit, first aid kit, and such, giant pricey metal top boxes just don't do it for me, and now I've got a sweet solution...that also accommodates extra gas where I might need some. Thanks for all the great videos.

Great video. Gear tips are really helpful!

Another great FTA idea. Thanks Tim. IMHO you deserve more like 300K subs for the quality of your content. Keep up the good work sir.

I did the same thing. I love it, kinda wish I went with the bigger case, but works great

I have one of those boxes on an Altrider plate on my Tiger. I used offset T-slot nuts on the underside as a sort of quick release. It mounts and comes off with a single allen wrench in about 30 seconds.

Great idea! I have one of these for part of my knife collection and another bought for a pistol case originally. I think use it and I'll follow your lead with a few slight changes. Thanks for sharing. And BTW, it actually looks pretty good, especially for an inexpensive solution. Be careful out there.

I use very similar system on my klr. Cheap princess auto case bolted to rack. But I put aluminum plates around bolt holes to distribute the clamping force to a bigger area of plastic.

I run the same one on my f800gs. Perfect for my laptop when I commute

This is an awesome idea for storage! The KTM bags on my super adventure are “super” expensive and don’t fit very much, given their large exterior dimensions. A while back, I bought a Milwaukee M18 kit that came with a packout case. Until now I had no real use for it but after seeing this video, I might just try to mount it sideways and scoot it forward over the passenger seat a little so that I can use it as a back rest too. Milwaukee makes a mounting plate and an assortment of different cases that fit and lock together in modules. They even make a cooler that connects to the system.You’re always full of great ideas Tim and such an inspiration to the motorcycle community, keep it up!

Great idea Tim, thanks for sharing. One question: why did you put the bolts through the rack from underneath. Good engineering practice is to put heads ‘up’, so that should the nut come off (by vibration) the bolt will remain in the hole (it also means the bolt tails won’t stick up inside the box).

A friend just gave me a awesome case and now i know what to do with it. Thanks

wow...finaly a solution, you 're my hero

Thanks for the video. I'm a big fan of repurposing, the lunch bags are especially inventive.

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil, glad you enjoyed this video!

this is sooooo perfect! thanks for this!

Really cool. I’m not exactly really handy but that looks like something simple that I could deal with if I ever get a bike.

Like your videos. Yours was one of the first channels I subscribed to. Your presentations are informative and down to earth without much obnoxious music or boring continual views if you riding down the road. Others could take lessons from you on how to improve their videos.

I am on this...……. great idea! Have a ride on Thursday, this will be a great improvement. Thank you sir!!

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Glad that worked out for you!

I have a couple of those boxes, possibly the next size bigger, that I bought specifically for making a set of interchangeable panniers that I can switch between my different bikes. Using Tusk pannier brackets to make them quick release but they don't make pannier racks for any of the bikes I want to use them on so I bought a tubing bender and I'm about to start making the racks myself, just buttoning up a few other projects first. Seen a KTM with Pelican box panniers a year or so ago and fell in love with the idea. Great idea for some dry, secure storage.

Great idea!

I saw the case at Harbor Freight and visualized the set up the spot. That was 2 years before I saw the video

Hey Tim... Great video. I’m a Harley boy, but I love to camp. ADV bikes are awesome, but I couldn’t justify it owning a Jeep Wrangler. Still I’ve subscribed and enjoy your adventures. With a Harley, some of the same challenges are in play. Limited loads, and very limited off road mobility, my adventures are more hard surface campground stuff. Still, I see alot of ADV bikes out riding up here in Idaho. I know the limitations of my Softtail Deluxe. Your book applies to any bike, with a rider who loves the outdoors. I gain alot from your experience & insight. Thanks again for the videos and book! One day I hope to meet... maybe the next time you’re in Idaho... Happy Trails. Rand

Thanx was looking into one of these for on the rear of a cruiser motorcycle I plan to do a few month long trips on.

Thanks for the video. I'm just getting back into motorcycle riding and am getting "sticker shock " regarding the expenses to get started. This is an inexpensive and functional option to the premiere versions of luggage! Subscribed...

Done....works a treat....

Ya it very useful been using it since 2007 I even make a lock so I don't need a padlock. Document even my tools kit and tyre kit. Been using Pelican 1450 side it just nice fit well. From my FJR, GTR 14 , Tracer and Tracer GT now waiting for my CRF1100L4 to mount it.

Thanks for the great idea. Hadn’t thought of something like that.

I put that same case my bonneville scrambler a couple years ago and LED strip on it for additional brake lights.

I put the KTM orange Apache 4800 on my 690. Simular to how you set yours up. Thanks for the lunch box tip.

Good idea and I love the new intro!

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like it, thanks!

Love the set up and lunch box idea

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This will sound crazy, but I have a few spare Pelican cases and I've been searching for something for my maxi scooter. This fits the bill. And satisfies my diy proclivities.

Fantastic!

Really smart setup 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Love these simple solutions. I imagine removing this without opening the case would be troublesome (a good thing for security purposes!). You're right though, It's all just to deter people. Someone really serious will take the whole bike if they want it so bad. Your idea of stacking fuel is great. I think stacking a second smaller case with some sort of wing nut inside would be good for the the small stuff. I'm only just getting started in setting up a DR650 and haven't pulled the trigger on anything yet. This and Nanuk cases is where I'm leaning

I have the straight GS. Nearly identical to your. Only thing I don’t like is the 5 gallon tank and range. You putting that Jerry can on top of your back hardcase is brilliant. I have a similar case. You’ve inspired me to install an extra fuel can on top. Although I’m a little nervous about drilling the holes in the BMW hardcase. But anyways. Thank you.

Nice set up.....Please consider doing a review on your rear view mirrors. Thanks for sharing.

Hi Tim, still in lockdown in Northern Ontario Canada. Your top box solution is awesome. I have a small pelican box I got for Christmas one year and I agree they make great luggage for delicate things. Roto packs always leak on me so I use aluminum fuel jugs but I like your setup. Cheers!

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shawn! Mine haven't leaked yet but if they do I will check those out!

You can use "wafer head machine screws" to eliminate the bolt heads inside the case.

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks

Awesome video thanks for sharing. Very insightful

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Wow great setup. I was wondering what to do for my bmw f650 for a top case but did not want to spend big money. This is awesome. Thanks for the idea.

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Great ,,,Ive learn new idea in this video ride safe ,.

Good ideas Tim. Thinking of mini top case for my large top cases. Touratech charges $$$ for stuff, but a trip to Harbor Freight is in order ha.

How fortuitous for me! I was researching a top box to fit on my scramblered Thruxton, and was ready to send you a question about yours. This is perfect! Thanks for this video!

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@copcuffs9973

4 жыл бұрын

@@FTAAdventures I put a storage crate on my top mount so my helmet doesn't fall off the saddle or move the mirrors out of adjustment. Tim, thanks for recommending a good upgrade!

Very nice Tim. I’m looking at DIY solutions to mount a quick release camera case that I can switch off on my GoldWing or my Harley’s trunk luggage mount

Nice and tight setup!

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice rig bro! I like it

That's really clever. I don't usually like the price or the look of top cases - both too high, but I really like yours.

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I agree!

Great idea! Wondering if it’ll be good enough for my wife to use as a backrest since I ride with her a lot.

excellent setup! great job! I've been thinking about getting a small hard top case just for my camera gear

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

(except for the fuel can) that's amazingly similar to how I did my side cases on my last bike (I used Ridgid brand boxes). Awesome tips/setup and video, Tim! I enjoyed this one (well I enjoy ALL of em, LOL, you know what I mean though 😜) 😊✌

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

Nice hack Tim. Not real happy with my Yamaha top case on my Super Ten. May consider doing this. Thanks.

Neat solution.

Great Setup! Thanks for the tip!

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@DCUngelled

4 жыл бұрын

@@FTAAdventures I am always very inspired by your passion! You have given me the inspiration to start my own channel and go off on my adventures as I have always dreamed. Can't wait to see what you have in store next!

Diggin' it man! 👊

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, thanks again for the help with this!

@c.jordanadventures1240

4 жыл бұрын

@@FTAAdventures Anytime!

Thanks for great top tip... I was looking myself for something from Givi but this option is much and much cheaper.

Great idea! However, I'd probably use a larger metal plate instead of the washers as it created a much larger surface area that will prevent the the washers from pulling through the plastic of the case - in the event of an off.

@phililpb

2 жыл бұрын

some dome head coach bolts might make the indide bolt heads less prominent

excellent

Hi Tim. Man I really like that idea. It’s a whole lot cheaper than getting a new Pannier when the original one falls apart. I wonder if I could figure out a Mounting System for the Big Pelican Boxes for the side Panniers? Anyway, Thanks for another Great Video and a Great Idea. Be Safe Tim. I hope you carry some kind of protection for when you’re way off the Trail. I don’t think I have seen one of your Videos talking about Protection and Security when your Camping. One thing you can do is get a Solar or Battery Powered high Lumen motion activated Light. When a Animal comes into your Camp the Light coming on will usually scare them away. Plus it lets you know something or someone Is out there. I think I would rather have the something these Days. Thanks again Tim.👍

@ryannoblett9017

2 жыл бұрын

Check out Caribou Cases, they are exactly this solution.

Nice setup. I might go this route for my s1000xr instead of buying givi case.

Great solution. I put 2 on the side of my ktm

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Cool! I have the exact setup, except that mine case is a Pelican

Great diy Tim. Here's a tip for the pluck and pull foam. After you pullout out foam to the shape you need, spray some plasti dip on it. It will make it more rigid and hold items much firmer without falling apart. I use it with a small pelican case for my drone. Great job as usual.

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, that is an awesome tip! I will have to try that.

@MRMRS2wheeler

4 жыл бұрын

FTA Adventures anytime bud. Glad to help.

Ty tim

Amazing setup Tim! AltRider's rack for $187.97 seems quite expensive though

Apache 3800 + 1 Gal RotoPax FOR THE WIN!!! (DR650 rider)

DIY a great economic solution for the need. Thanks. Keep doing what you do.

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Thanks Tim for answering that inquiry. Love it, simple and inexpensive (except for the AtlRider plate, lol). I see Bob is with you. Where are you camping, looks awesome? Just got back from Apache Junction and Lake Pleasant. Just too darn hot this time of year. Need to go North again.

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

You bet! We were off of 89a near Prescott. It was a quick trip, most places were packed and there wasn't much available for dispersed camping. It is getting super hot here, I am looking forward to getting back to the mountains again.

I welded up some brackets and mounted two Harbor Freight/Apache 3800s as side cases on my KTM 990. Looks factory.

Super cool:-)

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice ingenuity 👍. I have a question if you don't mind. I've thought about carrying a fuel container, but so far I'm skeptical. Do you ever worry about a spontaneous combustion due to extreme heat?

Awesome thanks for sharing but where is the COAT HANGER from BISBEE????

I had the 3800 size case on my Victory octane and then put the 4800 size on my Versys until I finally bought a nice Givi Maxia case that I can keep helmets in. They've got new colors of the Apache series now which are nice. I've got a fuel bottle in a water bottle holder on my crash bars in case I need it, but it's only 1L.

@rosemaryus-ct6151

4 жыл бұрын

so that's what a pelican case is

@Bweizr

4 жыл бұрын

@@rosemaryus-ct6151 pretty much. Pelican is the fancy brand name, and "Apache" is the Harbor Freight Chinese knock-off that's mostly the same

Aishhh... Benda senang dapat dan murah.. beli je la..

Have you ever had any leaks yet with either the gas can or Apache Case? Has it felt pretty secure since you've installed? I'm probably going to do the same thing myself. Great Idea

While most people are wearing masks and are paranoid about others and complying with Big Brothers dictates that are illegal and unconstitutional , you on the other hand are out in beautiful nature enjoying life . As for your setup that's close to what I will eventually do with my Tenere when and if it comes in June . Something you could add would be an alarm to the lid in some fashion for the times when you are in places that are more likely to have someone mess with your stuff . Another thing that would be really good would be a small tracking device stuffed into each of those camera/lunch cases . Set that up on your phone and at least you have a chance at getting the person and your stuff back .

Later comer to your channel but have just subscribed, love it, great real world tips and coverage, that top box solution has won me, any chance of the dimensions of the top box your using, exactly what will suit my GS , can’t justify spending huge for aftermarket boxes now I’m retired. 👍

@FTAAdventures

2 ай бұрын

I don’t have it anymore but I think it’s the 3500 box from Harbor freight.

Tim I hope you don't mind I installed a similar case. A Max430 on my Himalayan and I mentioned your channel and this video on my video with a link in the description. Wee Jaunt.

❤

Thanks for another great how-to video. These have been so valuable as I plan my first multi-week ride. Is cost the primary reason you decided on this vs. a top case from one of the many motorcycle luggage makers? Thanks again!

@FTAAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Good question! The cost was the main reason for the decision, but also I liked the dimensions and weight of this case. So far I am very happy with it!

Does the fuel in your Jerry can get hot being flat and out in the sun, especially in AZ?