Gen 2 Trunk Mod

[sixpack577]

I finally got around to putting a bigger trunk in my Gen 2. I bought a 9"x12" black plastic storage container at Wal-Mart for $9, and trimmed it to fit. From under the bike the bottom of the new trunk sits 3 1/2" above the rear tire, and is higher than the outside of the tail, so it's not visible from the sides or rear. The 3 1/2" of clearance is more than enough for me(175lbs) and even with my wife on the back it won't bottom or rub. I like my suspension pretty stiff, so it's not bouncing up and down. I could've made it with more tire clearance if needed though.
I took a bunch of pictures, so give me a few to post them all. It's not a step by step how to, but enough to where you get the idea.

 

[sixpack577]

Stock

 

[sixpack577]

Removed tail and trunk, and this is the box I bought 9"x12"x I think 18", course the height doesn't matter as I cut it down.

 

[sixpack577]

Cut the old trunk out. Used a sharp knife as the plastic is very soft.

 

[sixpack577]

I cut the top off the box, and after some trial and error, eventually ended up with this shape. I then pop rivoted it into the old trunk space.

 

[sixpack577]

I reassembled it and it's now 7" to the seat latch to the bottom and 12' long into the tail.
And no, that's not a 20oz drink, that's a 2 liter!

 

[BusaWizard]

Very ingenious.

 

[sixpack577]

Here's what it looks like from the sides, rear, and underneath, it's not visible.

 

[sixpack577]

It cost $9 and took a little over an hour, and there are no clearance issues at all. Just thought I'de share in case anyone else has ben thinking of something similiar. Now there is plenty of room for ECU Editor/Power Commander, air shifter bottle, NOS bottle, tools, a drink, sweatshirt, and then some. I HAVE SPACE NOW!!!

 

[hunt1je]

WOW! You guys here on the .org are full of ideas and talent. I get scared that I'm going to scratch somethimg if I just take the seat off.

 

[Schism]

now that's a mod. i am impressed that there are no clearance issues with the new storage.

 

[warp10]

great job, and pics

 

[smac]

Very cool!

 

[cipher5791]

I will surely steal that idea from you.

 

[papi_ocho]

this is the reason i am a member of this site...

 

[BigRod1300]

Great job! But...do you ride 2up? Carefull not to bottom out the suspension.

 

[sixpack577]

Great job! But...do you ride 2up? Carefull not to bottom out the suspension.

Yeah, my wife rides with me, it doesn't bottom out or rub.

 

[Mikael H]

Great job!
Mikael.

 

[NickSully]

Very impressive!

 

[rusheriv]

Pretty nifty!