Dye it or paint it! Looks good otherwise.

 

A couple of light coatings of black spraypaint on that red will work great.

 

a cooler on the back of a bike... what are you going to put in it?

looks a litte like a pizza delivery pouch... just get a domino's emblem, you'll be set!

 

ive thought about doing the same thing...

 

Reminds me of my $4.00 seat bag....aka Wallyworld cooler.

 

I did the same with mine 2 years ago, still going strong, and I get lots of compliments on it. However, mine isn't a cooler, but just a black cudora tote bag. To make it more rigid, I just glued some pieces of 1/8th thick masonite to the inside walls and floor. Total cost = $8.95

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Whoops sorry, had a double post.

 

Creative and it works. Fabric Paint the top and you are done.

 

I did the same with mine 2 years ago, still going strong, and I get lots of compliments on it. However, mine isn't a cooler, but just a black cudora tote bag. To make it more rigid, I just glued some pieces of 1/8th thick masonite to the inside walls and floor. Total cost = $8.95

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i like yours.. extra storage packets on there also... good idea..

 

a cooler on the back of a bike... what are you going to put in it?

looks a litte like a pizza delivery pouch... just get a domino's emblem, you'll be set!

take my lunch to work... a quick trip to the store... and yes maybe even a pizza or two... :mrgreen:

 

Very Nice, Indeed

 

Little el-cheapo bags and lunch boxes really fit the bill on motorcycles at times. The "seat bag" I have has a loop on the frt that I put a clip in. I clip that to the passenger strap and put the carry strap under the seat. I've ridden with it a bunch and it's very secure. Mine even has reflective stripes!

 

I think it's an ingenious idea! Nice job!

 

Little el-cheapo bags and lunch boxes really fit the bill on motorcycles at times. The "seat bag" I have has a loop on the frt that I put a clip in. I clip that to the passenger strap and put the carry strap under the seat. I've ridden with it a bunch and it's very secure. Mine even has reflective stripes!

i used to use it on the seat also... i used cable ties and connected to my bungie hooks, then i bought some black small dog collars and attached them to the bungie hooks instead of the cable... i just covered it last night with the leather.....

 

why didnt i think of something like that before my wife talked me into this

 

I like it! But i'm cheap and don't want to spend 300+ for a place to put my lunch lol

 

You don't have to spend 300. My wife found a leather bag for the back of her 1500 for 30 bucks on ebay. Studded to match the Leatherlyke bags, easy to take on and off with a couple buckle attachments, and a zippered liner to keep things water resistant.

A while back I saw where someone took one of those 3 gallon water/gatorade circular coolers, painted it black, glued a foam piece on to act as a backrest, and used some eyebolts to provide mounting points. They laid it on it's side and strapped it onto the passenger pillion (with a sissybar) to use as storage. You unscrewed the lid to get into it. Very cool idea.

 

why didnt i think of something like that before my wife talked me into this

Man, that thing is quite enourmous. But, you could definitely bring a lot of crap with you.... Looks pretty useful to me.

As for the orignal post, great idea!

 

T Conroy...I have a similar one for touring but for daily use I have a Grand Tour by Kuryikan. Until my wife gave me that I was looking at a cooler like fast 20 used. Strong enough for a little back support and insulated enough to hold a few bottles of....water....and some ice.
We are an inventive group aren't we?

 

I did the same with mine 2 years ago, still going strong, and I get lots of compliments on it. However, mine isn't a cooler, but just a black cudora tote bag. To make it more rigid, I just glued some pieces of 1/8th thick masonite to the inside walls and floor. Total cost = $8.95

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That is a short driveway!

 

That is a short driveway!

Ummm, my driveway is about 100 feet long and 30 feet wide. The garage you see in the picture is at the back of my property, cause I don't use it for my cars, but rather just for my toys.

 

Ummm, my driveway is about 100 feet long and 30 feet wide. The garage you see in the picture is at the back of my property, cause I don't use it for my cars, but rather just for my toys.

I figured as much. It just really caught my eye w/the grass in front of the door and a short slab. It does give that impression, though...

 

almost finished with this project... still need some black paint to cover some of the red that is showing a little... please be honest... does it look good or does it look tacky, goofy, cheap, stupid etc.... thanks for your input...
fast20

UPDATED WITH SOME BLACK PAINT NOW.....still missed a few spots... lighting not very good...

 

spray the chain with some chrome paint and you got it!! Do you like it??? That's all that matters.What would be considered trash to some will be treasures to others.

 

Hey fast20,
Nice looking bike. I'll keep an eye out for it the next time we're in Bardstown. Enjoy the rest of the summer. I had to endure 34 first days of school, but now I'm on permanent vacation.

Metalman from Rineyville, KY