SV650 storage space options, ( no top box).

Hi All,

I ride to work everyday and so far have had 3 -4 punctures which every time I had to quickly ride home before so moving forward want to have the minimum kit in my bike so can ride when punctured.

I hate the top box so don't want to buy one just for sake of carrying it few pieces . As well as been ugly it is also expensive , i think I need to spend a minimum of £100 for the bracket and the box ( more like £150-200)

so to cut it short , I don't want to use it and only have the underseat which can only fit few items in there so are there any other options for me ?

Mine is SV650 2005 model

many thanks

[jambo]

May I suggest using the space under the seat?

Then you can carry on with whatever you already have?

Jambo

[yorkie_chris]

You can fit plenty "get me home" stuff under the seat.

Personally I'm just lazy and leave a tank bag on any bike 24/7, maybe likely to get nicked depending where you are?

What about one of the renntec grab rails? Just get a cheapo waterproof bag, a couple of bungee cords and just leave the "get me home" kit in the bag, on the bike, 24/7.
At least then if it gets nicked you haven't lost a lot.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-RENNTE...item19dc97f151

If that's out of your price range I've got an old one in the garage thats had a slight scuff if you're interested.

[Mauler]

I bunged Oxford first panniers on mine, I've never gotten around to taking them off...

[maviczap]

Small magnetic tank bag?

[PyroUK]

Where's your tool kit? Under the seat or I the cubby hole by the rear shock? If it's in the seat the cubby hole should be free to use.

Yea I was also gonna say tank bag.

thanks and sorry for the late reply.

I like the differnet ideas but the magnetic bag or just bag with bunjee cord seemed the best however again it doesn't give the bike that much of a great look (the bunjee cord).

I can fit some screws etc under the seat plus the repair kit but can not fit my air pump ( it is a foot pump) so I am thinking of doing below, do you guys think it is safe ?


Fit all accessories under the seat

put the airpump in my bag which I carry every morning with me to work and also buy some CO2 capsules ( i think this is what they are called ) for occasions when I do not have my back pack with me so if punctured I can use the co2 filler.

re putting the pump in my back pack , I am worried If I fall or drop the bike , it could seriously injure me as it is a metal and right at my back


co2 filler

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_tr...at=0&_from=R40


or do you suggest using the tyre sealent and inflater

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WYNNS-WYNN...item2a16453e5c

also how many co2 filler would you need to fill a tyre up ?