Author Topic: Is it fugly? (Read 5056 times)

Luap McKeever · « **on:** May 25, 2018, 08:28:48 PM »

The ONLY thing I wish was available for the MGX is a tail trunk for touring purposes.

Since nothing of real capacity is available, I put together this Pelican style case. It's about 45 liters in size. I have mixed feelings about it. On one hand, it will come in handy. On the other, I'm not entirely sure how I feel about the look.

What say you?

jas67 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:33:23 PM »

Yep, it's fugly, but, there is beauty in its function.

I've got a pair of 25L Pelican cases attached to C-bow mounts so I can have lockable (with a padlock), truly water-proof hard bags on the 3 bikes that I have with C-bow mounts on them.
They're not pretty, but, they do what I want.

I love the red rocker covers on the MGX, Audace, and V7 Carbon.

lucian · « **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:35:51 PM »

I think it's function over form in this case. Besides you will be looking the other direction. The rest of that bike is so nice that, that case won't detract at all.

Roebling3 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:43:10 PM »

OMG!!! anon.

Dharma Bum · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:51:35 PM »

Beauty is as beauty does.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2018, 08:54:55 PM »

Kinda like hammered dogshit

guzzisteve · « **Reply #6 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:08:39 PM »

You could make a big swoopy thing out of paper mache and attach it w/velcro to fit the look.

Perazzimx14 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:19:05 PM »

I have Pelican 1550's for my DR and DL650 and also a set of smaller HF knockoffs for the DR for when smaller cases are called for. They are a bit clunky looking but at the end of a day of riding in the rain whatever was in the cases is perfectly dry. I'll take that over looks anyway. As additional bonus's they are cost effective and really durable.

Perazzimx14 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:20:47 PM »

Quote from: guzzisteve on May 25, 2018, 09:08:39 PM

You could make a big swoopy thing out of paper mache and attach it w/velcro to fit the look.

Or bungee net a case of PBR pounders to the top and head to a Guzzi rally.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:23:28 PM »

Dusty

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #10 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:26:08 PM »

Quote from: Perazzimx14 on May 25, 2018, 09:20:47 PM

Or bungee net a case of PBR pounders to the top and head to a Guzzi rally.

mmmmmmpbr

rtbickel · « **Reply #11 on:** May 25, 2018, 09:30:43 PM »

Harley or an aftermarket supplier offers a low profile top case with the same lines as the regular one that looks pretty good. Kind of pricey but it looks like you already have made up the mounting system so that would help on the cost.

pressureangle · « **Reply #12 on:** May 25, 2018, 10:02:08 PM »

Nah, actually it works.

It's completely separated from the styling, so doesn't detract from it as might something 'supposed to match'.

Fontain25 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 25, 2018, 11:07:48 PM »

I've seen worse and bragged about it ; I've seen better and never said nothin.

PJPR01 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 25, 2018, 11:14:05 PM »

Pelican cases are super products...water proof, lockable and in this case, black so it's color coded.

It could be worse if you put a milk crate on it, but then it would be fugly and Guzzi cheap...I think what you've got there at least works well even if not perfectly matching design wise to the rest of the batmoto...

You could put some Cedar Vale stickers on it to liven it up a bit perhaps! :)

:)

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #15 on:** May 26, 2018, 05:11:17 AM »

Quote from: Perazzimx14 on May 25, 2018, 09:20:47 PM

Or bungee net a case of PBR pounders to the top and head to a Guzzi rally.

That. That's the winner

kingoffleece · « **Reply #16 on:** May 26, 2018, 05:36:51 AM »

You asked. Yes, it is. Matters not. However, it's now a quest to find the correct look, as your mission Mr. Phelps, should you choose to accept it.

Mike Craven · « **Reply #17 on:** May 26, 2018, 05:45:52 AM »

Paint the top opening side red to match the valve covers. :roll eyes:
-Mike-

yogidozer · « **Reply #18 on:** May 26, 2018, 06:05:55 AM »

How about using a backpack across the two hard bags? keep your essentials in it, then you can just take it with you when you park the bike.

earemike · « **Reply #19 on:** May 26, 2018, 06:12:08 AM »

Better looking than my soft bag.

Enjoyed my ride on the big beast

Unkept · « **Reply #20 on:** May 26, 2018, 06:23:53 AM »

Maybe you should get some of that "carbon wrap" for it?

Jim Rich · « **Reply #21 on:** May 26, 2018, 06:27:08 AM »

That is a good attempt. It is such a uniquely styled bike that nothing will match if it is not shaped like the bags and probably have a carbon fiber look. TechSpec sells carbon fiber-looking tank knee pads that may help the look of the pelican. Link: https://techspec-usa.com/

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #22 on:** May 26, 2018, 06:29:17 AM »

chuck peterson · « **Reply #23 on:** May 26, 2018, 06:49:29 AM »

How bout a V7 III back there? Good for short trips at a rally...

twowings · « **Reply #24 on:** May 26, 2018, 06:55:02 AM »

Just stencil it 'Bat Utility Kit' and call it good!

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #25 on:** May 26, 2018, 07:24:45 AM »

Quote from: twowings on May 26, 2018, 06:55:02 AM

Just stencil it 'Bat Utility Kit' and call it good!

Perfect

JJ · « **Reply #26 on:** May 26, 2018, 07:43:36 AM »

Not FUGLY...but practical!!

:1:

pebra · « **Reply #27 on:** May 26, 2018, 08:14:40 AM »

Sort of hipsterish, isn't it, so it matches the rider rather than the bike?

Actually I think the case looks nice, but I'd expect to see it on another bike...

stonelover · « **Reply #28 on:** May 26, 2018, 08:20:05 AM »

Function IS beauty!

kenvil1 · « **Reply #29 on:** May 26, 2018, 09:06:41 AM »

How about a Vision Tour topbox?

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Author Topic: Is it fugly? (Read 5056 times)

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