(Also posted next door with some pictures.)
Standard disclaimer...no financial interest in the company, yada yada yada.
I'm cheap. Just plain ol' cheap. That's why I bought an Electra Glide
Standard instead of an Ultra. I decided to upgrade my "extremely
el-cheapo aftermarket generic tour pak" that a friend of mine gave to
me, to a "not-quite-as-cheap" model.
I did my research and discovered the Mutazu DMY trunk.
http://www.mutazu.com/
The trunk itself was a mere $130. I added the fancy-schmancy wrap around
backrest that set me back another $69, and with shipping it totaled $229.
First, the service from the company was fine. Did it through Paypal, and
the next day I got an e-mail that had the UPS tracking number. It came
when they said it would, in one big box and it was well packed and
protected.
Took it out and checked it for damage or blemishes. Found none. The
paint is good. Not great, but well within acceptable limits. The paint
on the bottom was kinda thin, but no one sees that. The bottom lip of
the lid had a few thin spots, but nothing that would in anyway detract
from its appearance. The backrests are cheap, but are comfortable and
look like they'll last a while. But crimeny…it was only $229!
It seems well constructed. The walls will flex if you push hard on 'em,
and the hinges are plastic, but seem sturdy. The lock is sorta cheap
compared to the HD lock system, but it works. Whadya expect for $229?
The installation. Took me just over an hour. It comes with "all the
mounting hardware" you need. True, but not if you're mounting it on a
Harley. I'm not complaining here, but if you get one you'll need to get
your own nuts, bolts and washers. The stuff they supplied simply didn't
fit with my removable rack.
There are four holes in the bottom of the trunk. They appear to be part
of the molding process. They don't match up to anything, so you'll need
to smear some silicone over them when you're done. But jeeze! It cost
only $229!
I sat the trunk on the rack and used a dry-erase marker to mark the
spots for the required holes. Drilled 'em and fastened the trunk to the
rack. I used fender washers on both sides of the floor of the trunk for
sturdiness. (Is that a word?)
The last step was to mount the wrap around seat. You simply remove 6
nuts that hold on the existing pad and remove it. Inside the lid they
have marked 3 spots with white-out where you need to drill holes for the
new seat. Drilled 'em where they were marked, and it fit perfectly. Used
the old hardware and bolted it right up.
I did note that the six nuts, which held the original pad on, were only
finger tight and had no lock washers. Maybe they figured I was going to
remove it to install the wrap around seat and didn't bother to tighten
them up. Could be they simply forgot. If you get one you ought to have
your nuts checked. <sfsf>
I got the wife to sit on the bike. It was sturdy enough for her to lean
against, and she sensed no flexing. We're going to try it out with a few
local 100 mile trips to work the bugs out. There will surely be one or
two, but it only costs $229. (Did I mention that already?) It is large,
too. About the same dimensions as the HD trunk, give or take an inch or two.
Bottom line. I am satisfied with the thing. It isn't the quality of the
HD tour pak, nor does it have the fancy lights and racks on it. If I was
going put 50K miles a year on the bike I would buy an HD tour pak simply
because it would probably last longer. But since I'm only going to use
it maybe half a dozen times a season it should do me well. If it falls
apart after 2 or 3 years I'll just buy another one cuz they only
cost...wait, I think I said that already. So...I was pleasantly
surprised and completely satisfied. Two thumbs up, even for just $229.
YMMV, etc.
Andy aka Big Stinkie wrote:
> (Also posted next door with some pictures.)
>
> Standard disclaimer...no financial interest in the company, yada yada yada.
>
> I'm cheap. Just plain ol' cheap. That's why I bought an Electra Glide
> Standard instead of an Ultra. I decided to upgrade my "extremely
> el-cheapo aftermarket generic tour pak" that a friend of mine gave to
> me, to a "not-quite-as-cheap" model.
>
> I did my research and discovered the Mutazu DMY trunk.
>
> http://www.mutazu.com/
>
> The trunk itself was a mere $130. I added the fancy-schmancy wrap around
> backrest that set me back another $69, and with shipping it totaled $229.
>
> First, the service from the company was fine. Did it through Paypal, and
> the next day I got an e-mail that had the UPS tracking number. It came
> when they said it would, in one big box and it was well packed and
> protected.
>
> Took it out and checked it for damage or blemishes. Found none. The
> paint is good. Not great, but well within acceptable limits. The paint
> on the bottom was kinda thin, but no one sees that. The bottom lip of
> the lid had a few thin spots, but nothing that would in anyway detract
> from its appearance. The backrests are cheap, but are comfortable and
> look like they'll last a while. But crimeny…it was only $229!
>
> It seems well constructed. The walls will flex if you push hard on 'em,
> and the hinges are plastic, but seem sturdy. The lock is sorta cheap
> compared to the HD lock system, but it works. Whadya expect for $229?
>
> The installation. Took me just over an hour. It comes with "all the
> mounting hardware" you need. True, but not if you're mounting it on a
> Harley. I'm not complaining here, but if you get one you'll need to get
> your own nuts, bolts and washers. The stuff they supplied simply didn't
> fit with my removable rack.
>
> There are four holes in the bottom of the trunk. They appear to be part
> of the molding process. They don't match up to anything, so you'll need
> to smear some silicone over them when you're done. But jeeze! It cost
> only $229!
>
> I sat the trunk on the rack and used a dry-erase marker to mark the
> spots for the required holes. Drilled 'em and fastened the trunk to the
> rack. I used fender washers on both sides of the floor of the trunk for
> sturdiness. (Is that a word?)
>
> The last step was to mount the wrap around seat. You simply remove 6
> nuts that hold on the existing pad and remove it. Inside the lid they
> have marked 3 spots with white-out where you need to drill holes for the
> new seat. Drilled 'em where they were marked, and it fit perfectly. Used
> the old hardware and bolted it right up.
>
> I did note that the six nuts, which held the original pad on, were only
> finger tight and had no lock washers. Maybe they figured I was going to
> remove it to install the wrap around seat and didn't bother to tighten
> them up. Could be they simply forgot. If you get one you ought to have
> your nuts checked. <sfsf>
>
> I got the wife to sit on the bike. It was sturdy enough for her to lean
> against, and she sensed no flexing. We're going to try it out with a few
> local 100 mile trips to work the bugs out. There will surely be one or
> two, but it only costs $229. (Did I mention that already?) It is large,
> too. About the same dimensions as the HD trunk, give or take an inch or
> two.
>
> Bottom line. I am satisfied with the thing. It isn't the quality of the
> HD tour pak, nor does it have the fancy lights and racks on it. If I was
> going put 50K miles a year on the bike I would buy an HD tour pak simply
> because it would probably last longer. But since I'm only going to use
> it maybe half a dozen times a season it should do me well. If it falls
> apart after 2 or 3 years I'll just buy another one cuz they only
> cost...wait, I think I said that already. So...I was pleasantly
> surprised and completely satisfied. Two thumbs up, even for just $229.
>
> YMMV, etc.
Good to know, thanks. I've kinda been looking at one of those for my 03
FLHRI. May just stick with a T-bag on the luggage rack as I always ride
one up.
SKooter
Andy aka Big Stinkie wrote:
>
> (Also posted next door with some pictures.)
>
> Standard disclaimer...no financial interest in the company, yada yada yada.
>
> I'm cheap. Just plain ol' cheap. That's why I bought an Electra Glide
> Standard instead of an Ultra. I decided to upgrade my "extremely
> el-cheapo aftermarket generic tour pak" that a friend of mine gave to
> me, to a "not-quite-as-cheap" model.
>
> I did my research and discovered the Mutazu DMY trunk.
>
> http://www.mutazu.com/
Thanks Andy!
Been thinking about doing this for a looong time. <g>
You pulled my trigger, and I just ordered one in vivid black
with the wrap around seat back and a chrome cargo rack for the top.
Shipping was $60. <<<YIKES>>> which brought my total to $298...
Still less than and HD tourpac.
{{{I realize that the shipping charge is a whole lot less than the cost
of me driving from Syracuse, NY to San Leandro, CA and then back to Syracuse.}}}
[[[[Probably not as much *fun* though. /;^)]]]
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> TL Mitchell wrote:
> > <severe snippage>
> >> I did my research and discovered the Mutazu DMY trunk.
> >>http://www.mutazu.com/
> > Neat. What's something like that cost?
> I imagine $400-500 or thereabouts. I wish he'd have let us know.
I've been thinking about a chopped tour pak and at times really miss
my ol Ultra Glide as far as storage goes.. But I really enjoy the
freedom of not having it in back of me. Something about that weight
that far behind the rear really threw off the handling of a bike.
And on a trip I can put more in a T-Bag then I could ever put in the
Tour Pak.
But that is a hella of a price whatever it was.
Mike
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>
> Standard disclaimer...no financial interest in the company, yada yada yada.
>
> I'm cheap. Just plain ol' cheap. That's why I bought an Electra Glide
> Standard instead of an Ultra. I decided to upgrade my "extremely
> el-cheapo aftermarket generic tour pak" that a friend of mine gave to
> me, to a "not-quite-as-cheap" model.
>
> I did my research and discovered the Mutazu DMY trunk.
>
> http://www.mutazu.com/
>
> The trunk itself was a mere $130. I added the fancy-schmancy wrap around
> backrest that set me back another $69, and with shipping it totaled $229.
>
> First, the service from the company was fine. Did it through Paypal, and
> the next day I got an e-mail that had the UPS tracking number. It came
> when they said it would, in one big box and it was well packed and
> protected.
>
> Took it out and checked it for damage or blemishes. Found none. The
> paint is good. Not great, but well within acceptable limits. The paint
> on the bottom was kinda thin, but no one sees that. The bottom lip of
> the lid had a few thin spots, but nothing that would in anyway detract
> from its appearance. The backrests are cheap, but are comfortable and
> look like they'll last a while. But crimeny…it was only $229!
>
> It seems well constructed. The walls will flex if you push hard on 'em,
> and the hinges are plastic, but seem sturdy. The lock is sorta cheap
> compared to the HD lock system, but it works. Whadya expect for $229?
>
> The installation. Took me just over an hour. It comes with "all the
> mounting hardware" you need. True, but not if you're mounting it on a
> Harley. I'm not complaining here, but if you get one you'll need to get
> your own nuts, bolts and washers. The stuff they supplied simply didn't
> fit with my removable rack.
>
> There are four holes in the bottom of the trunk. They appear to be part
> of the molding process. They don't match up to anything, so you'll need
> to smear some silicone over them when you're done. But jeeze! It cost
> only $229!
>
> I sat the trunk on the rack and used a dry-erase marker to mark the
> spots for the required holes. Drilled 'em and fastened the trunk to the
> rack. I used fender washers on both sides of the floor of the trunk for
> sturdiness. (Is that a word?)
>
> The last step was to mount the wrap around seat. You simply remove 6
> nuts that hold on the existing pad and remove it. Inside the lid they
> have marked 3 spots with white-out where you need to drill holes for the
> new seat. Drilled 'em where they were marked, and it fit perfectly. Used
> the old hardware and bolted it right up.
>
> I did note that the six nuts, which held the original pad on, were only
> finger tight and had no lock washers. Maybe they figured I was going to
> remove it to install the wrap around seat and didn't bother to tighten
> them up. Could be they simply forgot. If you get one you ought to have
> your nuts checked. <sfsf>
>
> I got the wife to sit on the bike. It was sturdy enough for her to lean
> against, and she sensed no flexing. We're going to try it out with a few
> local 100 mile trips to work the bugs out. There will surely be one or
> two, but it only costs $229. (Did I mention that already?) It is large,
> too. About the same dimensions as the HD trunk, give or take an inch or
> two.
>
> Bottom line. I am satisfied with the thing. It isn't the quality of the
> HD tour pak, nor does it have the fancy lights and racks on it. If I was
> going put 50K miles a year on the bike I would buy an HD tour pak simply
> because it would probably last longer. But since I'm only going to use
> it maybe half a dozen times a season it should do me well. If it falls
> apart after 2 or 3 years I'll just buy another one cuz they only
> cost...wait, I think I said that already. So...I was pleasantly
> surprised and completely satisfied. Two thumbs up, even for just $229.
>
> YMMV, etc.