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    On my 2016 Rt. inside the left side cargo box is a moulded intrusion that takes up a lot of space. I believe that on earlier models the battery was fitted behind it. Has anyone cut this part out and refitted it turned around to give back the full box volume. I realise that this will not be easy or very pretty as it will have to be glassed back in. But if anyone has tried this, any tips would be invaluable.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Flier Tuck View Post
    On my 2016 Rt. inside the left side cargo box is a moulded intrusion that takes up a lot of space. I believe that on earlier models the battery was fitted behind it. Has anyone cut this part out and refitted it turned around to give back the full box volume. I realise that this will not be easy or very pretty as it will have to be glassed back in. But if anyone has tried this, any tips would be invaluable.
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    There was a pretty healthy discussion about this earlier in the year. Try doing a search for that thread.
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    I agree with Pete's comment. IMO it is a PITA to lose that space but from a practical viewpoint it's easier to look at the "stuff" one takes on trips or carries on the bike as a matter of course but doesn't use and just eliminate it.
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    The best solution may be "soft" luggage liners for the saddlebags.
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    I tried hard to get the bump out.I pulled the panels off and found that there are important things behind that bump that may be able to be moved but even if you did its gonna be tough.My next idea was to heat the bump and push it in,that did work on the right side and I am now able to put my modular helmet in there,but on the left side it just wouldn't move.If someone manages to do this they will be able to pack a sandwich or a deck of cards.
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    would think that someone could cut out the old batter area in the case , put some sort of super glue epoxy with a black plastic insert , the cut out is up and back so would not be too awful looking ( cut a piece of plastic the same size as the hole , and use a little larger piece for the outer shell , too hold the correct piece in place ) usually sounds easier than done !

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    Quote Originally Posted by spyder01 View Post
    I tried hard to get the bump out.I pulled the panels off and found that there are important things behind that bump that may be able to be moved but even if you did its gonna be tough.....
    Yeah, that wiring & stuff that is in that gap does make it a bit annoying, but you can fairly easily re-arrange it out of the way.... but after looking at how difficult it'd be to remove the intrusion into the pannier space, I decided to go the other way! I cut the flat placcy cover under the seat, hinged & latched it, drilled a finger sized hole as a handle, & made a 'drop in box' to go in the remaining space so I can use it as an 'under seat small valuables & tools' hidey hole! While it's already got a base & 2 sides formed by the bulge in the pannier, you do hafta fit the other sides for it & seal them to the base, cos the void behind the bulge is open into the wheel well & anything small you put in there can get really dirty or wet, or even fall out as you're ryding along (do you really need to ask how I know this?!?) Still, it's not hard to do, didn't take 30 mins to do once I'd planned it all out, and now that 'void space' is put to good use!

    And a small elaccy strap fitted across the inside of the pannier under the bulge holds a little bag with a litre of gas, some top up oil, & a sml bottle of brake fluid in it hard up against the back wall of the pannier, underneath & to the rear of the bulge. It's almost like it was made to fit that stuff! There's even room for a little collapsible funnel in there, & the skinny 'luggage bag' still fits into the pannier with that stuff tucked away behind it. Works for me!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Aawen View Post
    I decided to go the other way! I cut the flat placcy cover under the seat, hinged & latched it, drilled a finger sized hole as a handle, & made a 'drop in box' to go in the remaining space so I can use it as an 'under seat small valuables & tools' hidey hole!
    That's a great idea. I'll have to think about. That would a good place to carry items you want for those few times you want them, but don't need to get to them on a regular basis!

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    Default L/H cargo box.

    Thanks to all for replies. I think I will go in from under the seat to see how much of the bulge I can remove, without having to move any wires. If it looks worth while I will cut out what I can, and then make a shaped plastic or alloy blanking plate.

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    ^^^^^-- and then post some pics please

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    You would think that after 6 years that BRP would've remolded that side.
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    Quote Originally Posted by k7xi View Post
    You would think that after 6 years that BRP would've remolded that side.
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