"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
09/20/2019 at 19:12 • Filed to: two wheels good
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"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
09/20/2019 at 19:12 • Filed to: two wheels good | 1
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My buddy and I are going to be embarking on another long scooter adventure, like last year when we did the Gambler 500-Illinois on scooters. The Gambler is out of range for us this year, but we still want to go adventure. We will probably be riding 400 miles over the weekend this time. This year, I have a rear rack on my scooter. I’m too cheap to buy an actual top case, so I’ve got two options.
Option A, old Craftsman tool box:
Option B, milk crate:
He tool box is more interesting and offers dry storage, whereas the crate has the advantage in volume. What say Oppo?
MM54
> shop-teacher
09/20/2019 at 19:27 |
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If you can fit what you need in the toolbox, it is at least 375x cooler than the crate.
AestheticsInMotion
> shop-teacher
09/20/2019 at 19:32 |
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Toolbox. Easy
farscythe - makin da cawfee!
> shop-teacher
09/20/2019 at 19:40 |
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i vote for bolt on a hitch
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shop-teacher
> farscythe - makin da cawfee!
09/20/2019 at 19:48 |
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Nice!
But no.
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shop-teacher
> MM54
09/20/2019 at 19:48 |
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Good point. I guess I should figure out what I actually need.
Longtime Lurker
> shop-teacher
09/20/2019 at 20:37 |
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If you go with the toolbox make sure you secure it well, it looks very theftable.
CTSenVy
> shop-teacher
09/20/2019 at 20:42 |
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The toolbox. Mostly because the orange of the cra te is a bit in your face when matched with the black of the scooter.
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shop-teacher
> CTSenVy
09/20/2019 at 20:57 |
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I do have a black crate, I just need to put the stuff in that crate, in this one instead.
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shop-teacher
> Longtime Lurker
09/20/2019 at 20:58 |
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Gonna bolt it on with U-bolts.
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shop-teacher
> AestheticsInMotion
09/20/2019 at 20:58 |
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Its definitely the cooler solution.
XJDano
> shop-teacher
09/20/2019 at 21:02 |
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I’d probably try to get some used luggage from goodwill then strap that down, wrap it in a tarp.
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shop-teacher
> XJDano
09/20/2019 at 21:32 |
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Interesting idea.
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XJDano
> shop-teacher
09/20/2019 at 21:42 |
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Been working in Indy for 5 weeks living out of luggage, it’s first thing that came to mind.
I’d probably secure a plywood as a footprint for suitcase. Then attach suitcase to that.
Just Jeepin'
> XJDano
09/20/2019 at 22:25 |
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Did you ever check out the ISP museum?
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XJDano
> Just Jeepin'
09/20/2019 at 22:36 |
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https://oppositelock.kinja.com/indiana-state-police-museum-indianapolis-in-1837903841
Sure did, neat. Worth the 45 minutes I spent there.
I stopped by Fort Harrison state park and it’s a $7 day use fee. That’s a hard no for just looking around. Season passes available, but still not really worth it.
jminer
> shop-teacher
09/20/2019 at 22:37 |
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I’ve rocked a milk crate before on my scooters and loved it. It would fit both a lot of stuff and even my XXL helmet with no issues.
Downside on the milk crate is it’s open to the weather, downside to the toolbox is that if you got in an accident it turns into a heavy, nasty and pointy projectile.
The toolbox itself might also be at the upper end of what your luggage rack should hold without anything being in it.
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Just Jeepin'
> XJDano
09/20/2019 at 22:47 |
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Nice, thanks.
Free parks in the general area worth visiting: Southeastway, Skiles Test, Paul Ruster, Marott, Holliday.
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shop-teacher
> jminer
09/20/2019 at 23:38 |
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If I do the toolbox, I’ll drill holes in the bottom and bolt it to the rack with flat U-bolts. It's not as heavy as it looks, although either one loaded up won't exactly help my handling. The rack is pretty beefy, and it mounts very solidly to the frame of the scooter.
Pat Pfeiffer
> shop-teacher
09/21/2019 at 00:32 |
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Milk crate+tarp+bungee cords= Great Success
fryguy
> shop-teacher
09/21/2019 at 08:23 |
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One must uphold one’s place in the world. Shop-teacher(s) would never do a milk crate. A tool box is the only way to go.
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shop-teacher
> fryguy
09/21/2019 at 09:58 |
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Heavy breathing ensues!
Fuckkinja
> shop-teacher
09/21/2019 at 10:36 |
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Milk crate all the way.