Just a little more storage on an RT..??

[Mazo EMS2]

Are there other options to get just a little more storage on the RT?. We're planning on going on some longer rides this coming summer, and would like to be able to take a little more "stuff" along. What are folks using, (Other than a trailer) for that little bit of added space? Added bags, racks, etc...?? We're planning on "doing laundry" for Spyderfest at this point, we've also mailed stuff home on other rides..What do you folks do?

Rick

[finless]

Some folks put on the trailer hitch and thnn bought or made a box that mounts to it.

There are vendors here that sell a box or basket for the trailer hitch.

Bob

[Cruzr Joe]

Are there other options to get just a little more storage on the RT?. We're planning on going on some longer rides this coming summer, and would like to be able to take a little more "stuff" along. What are folks using, (Other than a trailer) for that little bit of added space? Added bags, racks, etc...?? We're planning on "doing laundry" for Spyderfest at this point, we've also mailed stuff home on other rides..What do you folks do?

Rick

I have used

Show Chrome Rack for rear trunk and a bag


If you have a trailer hitch you can also use rear racks that hook to your trailer hitch.

Cruzr Joe
Cruzr Joe

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

.........................if you do the trunk rack ( I don't advise it because ) the trunk ( itself ) has a weight LIMIT of 20 lbs....after you add that rack , if you already have 20 lbs.in the trunk, just the weight of the empty rack puts you over the limit....................just something to consider...........................Mike

[Gordy]

the first time my wife and I went on a mc trip we took a way too much stuff with us look it all over carefully and only take what you need

[latony007]

if you have someone on back there are not many options i would think unless she wants to wear a backpack
The trailer box is probably your best bet. Assuming the trailer hook up is a standard 2 inch (i dont know) there are several options for cars you can look at. This might be a little big but you get the idea

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hitch-Mounte...dVS8iK&vxp=mtr

[Bob Denman]

BMW Larry came up with this one...

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

I got the brp hitch & put the doc humphreys rack, was able to put a lot of bulky stuff on that last summer when i went on vacation

[Bfromla]

Roadster renovations spyder rack Also needs the hitch, but not the trailerYou can add that later as your trips go further & farther out
With & without optional spyder pack. Fyi is on my farkle list for sure!

[Yazz]

Mail your good stuff. Bring a baggie of quarters for laundry.

I do that every Spyderfest now.

[Highwayman2013]

http://www.theluggagebuddy.com/

[Cruzr Joe]

.........................if you do the trunk rack ( I don't advise it because ) the trunk ( itself ) has a weight LIMIT of 20 lbs....after you add that rack , if you already have 20 lbs.in the trunk, just the weight of the empty rack puts you over the limit....................just something to consider...........................Mike

Don't know what rack you are referring to???? My rack and bag combined weighs less than 5 lbs. so i can safely add up to 15 lbs of items. and the bag has a waterproof cover.

Cruzr Joe

[SpyderAnn01]

I rode from Las Vegas to Florida and back and from Las Vegas to British Columbia and back with a box on the trailer hitch and I hated it. Spyder handled awful with that. On the FL trip I know for sure that I was well below the 40 lb tongue weight but it was still awful. If it was me, I'd go with the rack on the lid or better yet buy your wife her own Spyder and you'll have twice the storage. I would think that the trailer hitch option is a lot more expensive than the trunk rack.

[Cruzr Joe]

I rode from Las Vegas to Florida and back and from Las Vegas to British Columbia and back with a box on the trailer hitch and I hated it. Spyder handled awful with that. On the FL trip I know for sure that I was well below the 40 lb tongue weight but it was still awful. If it was me, I'd go with the rack on the lid or better yet buy your wife her own Spyder and you'll have twice the storage. I would think that the trailer hitch option is a lot more expensive than the trunk rack.

, trunk rack and bag = $225.00

Cruzr Joe

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Don't know what rack you are referring to???? My rack and bag combined weighs less than 5 lbs. so i can safely add up to 15 lbs of items. and the bag has a waterproof cover.

Cruzr Joe

........I'm referring to the PIC you posted of the bag on the rack on the rear trunk.......If you open the trunk lid there is sticker " weight limit 20 lbs " put there by " BRP ", if you think they did this as a joke ...fine by me , I believe them , at least on this ..........Mike

[Cruzr Joe]

........I'm referring to the PIC you posted of the bag on the rack on the rear trunk.......If you open the trunk lid there is sticker " weight limit 20 lbs " put there by " BRP ", if you think they did this as a joke ...fine by me , I believe them , at least on this ..........Mike

I refuse to hi-jack this thread by arguing with you and your silly emoticons and orange letters.

For the rest of you folks, i have used this on all my Spyders and have never had a problem.

Cruzr Joe

[blacklightning]

Roadster renovations spyder rack Also needs the hitch, but not the trailerYou can add that later as your trips go further & farther out
With & without optional spyder pack. Fyi is on my farkle list for sure!

This would be my preferred method to do my longer rides. One of my fellow riders won this setup at the spyder rally that was held in Fontana village this past October. My only problem is that I would need to get a trailer hitch to use it.

[Roadster Renovations]

PM me for any questions to Roadster Renovations Spyder Pack and Rack and I will get back to you.

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I refuse to hi-jack this thread by arguing with you and your silly emoticons and orange letters.

For the rest of you folks, i have used this on all my Spyders and have never had a problem.

Cruzr Joe

Joe, I'm pretty much with Mike on this. IMO, it would be fairly easy to load 20 pounds of stuff into the trunk, thus leaving you zero spare capacity, according to specified load limit, to add anything to the top of the trunk. Now, if your experience is that a total load of 30 or 40 lbs, including what's IN the trunk and ON the trunk, has caused no problems in spite of exceeding the BRP spec, then more power to you. In that case feel free to SUGGEST the rack as a solution, but for those who take notice of the BRP specifications, it would be prudent, IMO, to acknowledge this approach MAY cause an overloading issue.

[cptjam]

Take less stuff! You need underwear/sox for 5 days. A few shirts, a spare pair of pants or jeans, toiletries. Do laundry. All your stuff should easily fit in the trunk and one side case. Her stuff in 1 sidecase, and the frunk. No redundancies - you are going to Springfield, Mo, a town with all manner of stores and shops. If you ruin your shoes, pitch them, and get new ones. If you split your pants, there are tailor shops who can fix them. You are not going to the middle of no where! With practice, you can whittle it down to a fairly small bag. Yes, bring tools, but only for emergency repairs. There are enough tools at Lamont's shop to fix any problems. A small sewing kit - if you lose a button, or tear something. A knife or leatherman tool. Lay it all out on the floor, and then be very critical. Boots to ride in, shoes or sneakers to lounge around. Less is better. You will get better with practice! That is half the fun! A tankbag might help. Joe

[DJFaninTN]

call me silly but I just broke down and bought a trailer. problem solved and momma is much happier

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

[QUOTE=Cruzr Joe;1081408]I refuse to hi-jack this thread by arguing with you and your silly emoticons and orange letters.

For the rest of you folks, i have used this on all my Spyders and have never had a problem.

Cruzr Joe[/QUOTE...........................................................PS - MZEMS2...... C J knows exactly what to tell the dealer if something breaks back there because it was over-loaded and you think you can claim it under warranty...just PM Him for legal advice

[Mazo EMS2]

While BlueKnight and Cruzr Joe hash this one out, I think I might try to come up with a plan to fabricate some framework similar to how the hitch installs, but I don't want the hitch. The rack is interesting though. This might take some head scratchin'.....LOL. The budget is tight, so the hitch is out, and a trailer is certainly out. The bag 'o quarters just might be the final approach.

Mike and Cruzr Joe, I've learned a lot from both of you guys, so don't get in a peein' match on my account.....

[Markg]

Since you plan to do laundry it seems like a re-adjustment of luggage would be better. My wife & I have a RT-S, so no luggage in the frunk. We went for a five day trip and had enough room for our clothing by using a flexible dufflebag in the frunk. Had raingear and other stuff in saddlebags & rear trunk but was able to get the full use of the frunk space by having the thin flexible bag in the frunk.

[Cruzr Joe]

While BlueKnight and Cruzr Joe hash this one out, I think I might try to come up with a plan to fabricate some framework similar to how the hitch installs, but I don't want the hitch. The rack is interesting though. This might take some head scratchin'.....LOL. The budget is tight, so the hitch is out, and a trailer is certainly out. The bag 'o quarters just might be the final approach.

Mike and Cruzr Joe, I've learned a lot from both of you guys, so don't get in a peein' match on my account.....

I agree , the bag of quarters is the best solution, but if you just have to have more room, make something work.

Cruzr Joe