Cheap and Easy DIY Motorcycle Luggage

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I turned a Harbor Freight Apache 4800 case into a top case/top box for my 2021 BMW F750 GS for less than $75.00.
Materials list:
1 BMW F750 GS or F850 GS with factory luggage rack similar to the one shown or something similar
1 Harbor Freight Apache 4800 case
6 M6 x 40 bolts, however, these were too long, choose wisely
6 ¼” inch by 1 inch stainless steel fender washers
6 ¼” inch by 1 inch (or more) rubber washers, you can opt to use silicone sealant instead
1 ¼ inch spade drill bit
1 tube of blue LocTite
A sense of wonder
A fully formed problem solving mentality

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@baconwhiskey821 2 года назад

Genius! Lockable and tough.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 2 года назад

I'm glad you liked it. It was very easy to do. Thank you for watching.

@tuangiang9023 2 месяца назад

Good Job. No longer consume a lot of money for damn Givi bag

@middle-agedmacdonald2965 2 года назад

Thanks for making the video. I've watched a few people do this, and I'm sold. Since I shop for groceries daily after work, I'm going to bolt a $10 wire basket from amazon on top. Just throw my groceries/beer in the basket, bungee it down and go. The basket only weighs a pound or so and I don't think it will impede opening the box. It will definitely impede my ability to get a leg over the bike, so there is that. Thanks again.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 2 года назад

It turned my bike into a grocery getter, too! Thanks for watching.

@fabienpics 8 месяцев назад

Very good set up .... the same thand I do with my r1200gs. And now I m gonna do again this with the new bike ktm 790 adv.

@americandude3825 2 года назад

I did this with a ridgid tool box from Home Depot for my versys 650. Look ok. The box was black and orange. It was big enough to hold two gallons of milk and other groceries. Loved my versys. Shoulda never sold it!!!

@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537 3 месяца назад

Motorcycle stuff is ridiculously priced. I just got a 24 Honda Africa twin sport dct es. They want 500 per aluminum pannier. Hell to the no.

@gudgengrebe Год назад

That’s a good idea! I’m watching this from the uk, where everything costs the earth. I’m always looking for bike stuff and clothing that is affordable, so liked this. I also enjoy your humour. Happy riding and thanks for the inspiration 👍

@ricardoh.3947 2 года назад

great imagination. Thanks for the tip.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@nadjib3ajib268 Год назад

Nice work , you can add metal bars and fix them on top or sides of the case to hang other stuff on the case like tent or folded chair or other camping stuff ,

@cordellian 3 месяца назад

Finally someone else's sees these bike boxes are insane money for something you can buy from a hardware shop.

@psalm2forliberty577 Год назад

Very good. Probably quick release for removal is one enhancement to consider implementing. Any thoughts ?

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Год назад

My drill can remove those 6 bolts pretty fast. I haven't found a reason to take it off yet. I would need a considerable amount of fabricating skill or a ready-made solution to make that happen.

@psalm2forliberty577 Год назад

@@MotorbikesAndNonsense Right on. Going into a hotel room or securing on you / with you, perhaps ? A person could always have a "dry bag" in there too, to contain all items once arrived, for quick removal.

@lordvader2060 10 месяцев назад

Video is very applicable to my situation I like the video and your style. But can we just say that cat playhouse is off the hook. Seriously what brand is that. My cats would go nuts with it.

@onthepegs Год назад

Nice! I also wish for a smaller topcase (current is 50L) mainly for reduced wind resistance. Also would thought you as the guy with thr axe in the toocase :D Few tips: put rubber washers under it too, use loctite threadlock for nuts, maybe use a thin metal plate inside the box so it grabs the box better. Some big bumbs in the road at speed and the box will want to fly away disregarding the 6-8 fixing points.

@davidgun6826 9 месяцев назад

I used these for the paniers on my KLR with tusk rack, have dropped it numerus times , they don't brake.

@ryandelehanty8368 Год назад

great video man!

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Год назад

Thanks!

@wingandhog 2 года назад

Very nice! I have a DeWalt case I was throwing away and decided to restore it and use it as a mountable camera case to store my GoPro cameras and accessories on the luggage rack. I was looking for a solution to clamp it down with quick disconnects. I will figure that out.

@MyMegaJOKER2 Год назад

What type of quick connect/disconnects did you end up using?

@luigiprovencher День назад

I wonder if this would work for an eBike.

@sscbkr48 3 месяца назад

Warren report, Vonnegut.. You're the last of the good guys, back when the world hadn't yet gone completely mad. Looks great. Happy trails!

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 3 месяца назад

Thank you, sir. And thanks for watching.

@lifeexpert3053 Год назад

What about if fall down..not broken?! 🔩 Bolt?!

@kamudankemter 11 дней назад

Nice job, thanks for sharing

@Lloyd-mo Год назад

When those bolts a too long just double nut the end and use it for tie spots for bungees

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Год назад

That's a very good idea. Thanks.

@luigiprovencher День назад

@@MotorbikesAndNonsense They also act as locking nuts.

@abyields7831 2 года назад

This is such a cool video, thank you Sir, wish you’d do the MABDR, I’d ride with you! Stay safe and ride on!

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 2 года назад

So many BDR and so little time! Thanks for watching.

@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537 3 месяца назад

Thank you for the video. I subscribed. My brother and i plan to ride the South Dakota BRDX next year. Have you rode any of that?

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and subscribing. I may have ridden some of it unintentionally. I like to wander around the Black Hills. You're going to love it.

@MrTandtrollet Год назад

Here is Europe there are some very cheap top boxes mine was $70 for a 56L one with lock and mounting plate. Just search for Topcase Rollerkoffer - 56 L =)

@nickecommerce8127 2 года назад

I like your sense of humour

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 2 года назад

Thank you.

@jimmyjames1807 4 месяца назад

and now u cant remove it

@michaelthompson7570 2 года назад

If you end up stacking on top of your case and mounting the bike becomes difficult. Watch a you tube vid on cowboy mounting a motorcycle…

@MongPlata 6 месяцев назад

nice

@gurpalsahota9726 9 месяцев назад

Wow great job, i was trying to figure out how to carry on my small tool box on my bike, very inspiring.

@hassana.201 2 года назад

very good idea,, looks nice, doing the job no need to spend much money.great 👍. thanks 🇸🇦🌹

@ikaapatnahokage1023 Год назад

I'd like to see what if you cut it in half and extend the height of the box With aluminum sheet ...

@cottonhiker Год назад

You have exactly my kind of humor, I find you hilarious!? 🙏🤷🏼‍♂️😂💪🏼

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Год назад

Thanks! I do enjoy being a silly goose. Thanks for watching.

@choppergirl 7 месяцев назад

My box is way bigger by a factor of 4x. Hauls all my groceries in one trip every couple of weeks.

@sscbkr48 3 месяца назад

The Craftsman versa tool box is a good choice if you need something bigger.. it holds around 25 litres, is dust proof and waterproof. The red lid is a safety feature. I sprayed mine gravel grey so it looked less like a tool tote. Suits my Himmi.

@darrenmckellep7338 Год назад

Clever low-cost solution, I like it!

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Год назад

Thanks!

@othoapproto9603 2 года назад

Nice job, looks like you're happy, and that's what counts. Still don't like top case, my BMW top case is a storage box I fill with all my GSA gear leftovers, has never seen the road and never will.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 2 года назад

I completely understand. I still have some mixed feelings about it. Thanks for watching.

@jeffdavies688 2 года назад

I used the Apache 3800 on my GS310.....thinking about changing to the 4800...for a bit more space.....a really cheap option.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 2 года назад

And extremely handy. Thanks for watching.

@CPalanysamy 11 месяцев назад

buena idea,, muy practico y economico

@seanhenry4830 2 года назад

I was looking for the best easy informative video on how to do this. I found it your video was great. Very helpful informative and appreciated. Thank you.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 2 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@Josefppaz 4 месяца назад

After 2 years still an awesome video thank you

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching.

@2018NukNuk Год назад

This keeps me thinking!

@quinnellington5476 3 месяца назад

Great stuff, I love the motorbikes and the nonsense. You're a riot.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 3 месяца назад

Thanks!

@johnvincent9685 Год назад

Thanks for the video. I just bought the Apache 2800 for my KLR 650 S. I’m attempting install tomorrow.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Год назад

Nice. It should work great. Take your time. Thanks for watching.

@johnvincent9685 Год назад

@@MotorbikesAndNonsense if I could send a pic I would , worked great

@gabrielbatallan1107 Год назад

Hermoso trabajo. Ojala pudiera tener algo asi. Saludos desde Argentina eres bienvenido Argentina

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Год назад

Gracias por ver

@lennieblake3444 Год назад

Thats awesome. Love how clear this was and that you were just a dude having a go and doing a great job.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Год назад

Thanks!

@akmalarief4624 6 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@ku71111 2 года назад

Tq for share.. I try to diy my box soon..

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 2 года назад

Thank you for watching.

@PRID8R 2 года назад

awesome job! Economical and looks really good too.

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 2 года назад

Thanks for watching. I'm happy it helped.

@banarne71 2 года назад

Smart! Looks great. 😀👍🏻

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 2 года назад

Thank you!

@nilsongomez9503 Год назад

where do you buy the cover seat

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Год назад

www.alaskaleather.com/ Mine is the "cruiser" model. Thanks for watching.

@johnaddy6410 5 месяцев назад

Very simple, great idea

@MotorbikesAndNonsense 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching.

@pungkis243 Год назад

Do you think it's possible to make side boxes or not?

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Год назад

Absolutely. It would require side-case racks. I've seen Shadetree Surgeon do it on his Dirtster. Caribou Cases makes them using Pelican cases but they are much more expensive. Thanks for watching.

@pungkis243 Год назад

@@MotorbikesAndNonsense maybe if used as a sidebox the waterproof function is reduced, there is a risk of water seeping from the bolt holes?

@MotorbikesAndNonsense Год назад

@@pungkis243 True, however, silicone sealant would probably do the trick.