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Retro Style Rear Carrier Box - Scoobynut_imp - 04-01-2014

I was looking for a cheap, detachable solution for grocery runs and this is what I came up with. I think it suits the spirit of a retro bike like the CB1100 just fine:

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I figured rubber bands would be easiest to put on and take off. They're cheap, plentiful and easily replaced if one breaks. When he saw my setup, my mechanic friend suggested I should probably double them up for added security:

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RE: Retro Style Rear Carrier Box - the Ferret - 04-01-2014

Lol..cool. Lost in the 70s. Banana

RE: Retro Style Rear Carrier Box - kevbroce_imp - 04-01-2014

Rubber bands would make me worry... I'd pickup some reusable zip ties. Much more secure, still easy to put on and off.
Wow, I'm an idiot, you win... Smile I need some coffee!

RE: Retro Style Rear Carrier Box - Scoobynut_imp - 04-01-2014

(04-01-2014, 02:22 AM)kevbroce_imp Wrote: Rubber bands would make me worry... I'd pickup some reusable zip ties. Much more secure, still easy to put on and off.
Wow, I'm an idiot, you win... Smile I need some coffee!

Lol!

RE: Retro Style Rear Carrier Box - scott will_imp - 04-01-2014

i like it! alot
i currently use a cargo net and duffle, yours is much more similar to what my honda sl70 looked like back in the day when i ran to local market.

RE: Retro Style Rear Carrier Box - Scoobynut_imp - 04-01-2014

Hey, thanks, Scott!

RE: Retro Style Rear Carrier Box - scott will_imp - 04-01-2014

not a pic of my actual bike, but it was blue n white and i hauled more stuff with that bike

RE: Retro Style Rear Carrier Box - Scoobynut_imp - 04-01-2014

Cool bike, Scott. I can see that rockin' a milk crate. Have you ever seen this website? This guy restores those little SLs and other Honda minibikes:

http://www.marblesmotors.com/bikesforsale.htm

RE: Retro Style Rear Carrier Box - dlhmatt_imp - 04-01-2014

I wouldn't trust rubber bands for that. Get some of those black rubber bungee cords for that. I know a guy who rides from cocoa beach to Orlando with a milk create bungeed to his sportster everyday.

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Flatbed-Trailer-Products/Rubber-Tarp-Straps/Rubber-Tarp-Strap-10-bundle-of-10-EPDM?gclid=CLbFp-X5v70CFVFp7AodxmcAbg

RE: Retro Style Rear Carrier Box - Scoobynut_imp - 04-01-2014

Thanks for the tip, dlhmatt, I'll have to look into those things.