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Returning from the Yankee Rally, I rode through a steady downpour for six hours or so. Both the Viking saddlebags and Saddlemen tail bag allowed the contents to get damp. I hate damp especially since I was camping.
I plan to continue to use the C50 for touring and began a search for waterproof hard saddlebags. As an aside, I need to discuss a theory."M" theory states that the given cost of any product or service available in the open market escalates in cost by a factor of 20 when sold for use in Motorcycle, Matrimony. or Marine applications. Think I am kidding? Buy a boat or pay for a wedding. You already know about how the theory applies to motorcycles.
Back on point. After seeing good hard saddlebags priced from $500 to $1,500 a set, I ran across posts on adventure bike forums about using Pelican and Storm cases as saddlebags and top cases. After reading all I could find, I think I am about ready to pull the trigger on a set of Storm IM2450 cases (18"X13"X8.5" interior and 7.4 pounds) and plan to mount them using Easy Brackets. Delivered cost for two is $198 and I paid $79 a few weeks ago for the Easy Brackets.
I do not care how they look, form follows function. Mounted, they would be side loaders but with the Easy Brackets, it should be easy enough to pop them off and set them on a flat surface to load or retrieve items.
So, before I pull the trigger, any experience in the forum with these or something similar?
Thanks and good hunting
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A few pics of the Pelican Storm IM2450 cases. I used Easy Brackets, added some reflecting tape and case liners from Caribou to keep the bits from falling out when the cases are opened. I needed to move the passenger pegs forward. So far, so good. Will keep everyone posted if issues develop.
I plan to continue to use the C50 for touring and began a search for waterproof hard saddlebags. As an aside, I need to discuss a theory."M" theory states that the given cost of any product or service available in the open market escalates in cost by a factor of 20 when sold for use in Motorcycle, Matrimony. or Marine applications. Think I am kidding? Buy a boat or pay for a wedding. You already know about how the theory applies to motorcycles.
Back on point. After seeing good hard saddlebags priced from $500 to $1,500 a set, I ran across posts on adventure bike forums about using Pelican and Storm cases as saddlebags and top cases. After reading all I could find, I think I am about ready to pull the trigger on a set of Storm IM2450 cases (18"X13"X8.5" interior and 7.4 pounds) and plan to mount them using Easy Brackets. Delivered cost for two is $198 and I paid $79 a few weeks ago for the Easy Brackets.
I do not care how they look, form follows function. Mounted, they would be side loaders but with the Easy Brackets, it should be easy enough to pop them off and set them on a flat surface to load or retrieve items.
So, before I pull the trigger, any experience in the forum with these or something similar?
Thanks and good hunting
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A few pics of the Pelican Storm IM2450 cases. I used Easy Brackets, added some reflecting tape and case liners from Caribou to keep the bits from falling out when the cases are opened. I needed to move the passenger pegs forward. So far, so good. Will keep everyone posted if issues develop.





