need a water proof trunk

[studysession]

Links would be appreciated....

Do I need this luggage rack to put a water proof trunk on my bike?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EBDXIA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1V0XOKNY63KCP&coliid=I1DFPDFR4U3WR4

I have a bag on my back seat that is not water proof so behind it I want to put a water proof trunk that can fit my helmet when the bike is parked in the rain. Now a 100% sure if there are trunks that I can attach without the luggage rack or not.....or if I need a different luggage rack.....Far I can find this is the only luggage rack for the GZ250....

Appreciate all the advice I can get. Links would be appreciated.

[studysession]

Other things I am looking for and would appreciate any inexpensive links for a sissy bar and engine guard.

This little bike has been dropped a few times. Engine guard is wanted in a big way but looking for inexpensive everything with the water proof trunk being my next purchase....

[studysession]

Found this for engine guard but unsure if it is a good deal or not

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006571USI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1V0XOKNY63KCP&coliid=IIQWWHGRE0DIJ

First purchase will be whatever I need to have a waterproof trunk to put my helmet in :D

[Water Warrior 2]

MC Enterprises make a good product. Lynda had that crash bar on her M-50 Suzuki. Highly recommended after I dropped her bike twice.

If you just want to mount a trunk you can use a piece of flat plate steel and create some mounting points like the pic you posted. That allows you to custom mount to your needs and save a bunch of cash.......
Or you could use a plastic cutting board or chunk of plywood to mount the trunk on.
Big box hardware stores are full of brackets and fittings so let your imagination run wild.

[raul10141964]

I get my on a chines scooter dealer for $50 and adapted to the GZ hear swome pictures

[Shammua]

I just did this not to long ago and it has held up very well even in heavy rain. Thank god I got my rain gear too just in time. Anyway, this trunk is from Mutazu, I did have to do a kind of custom ghetto mounting but it is very solid and secure.

http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=302&d=1407655153

The saddle bags are from Mutazu also if you are interested, great price point, got them fast, and hold everything I need. The trunk is big enough to hold a full face helmet on it's side with some extra room in it, the saddle bags can hold my half helmet although it does seem to scuff the flat black top of my helmet, although it seems EVERYTHING scuffs my flat black helmet but that's for another discussion. :)

[studysession]

I just did this not to long ago and it has held up very well even in heavy rain. Thank god I got my rain gear too just in time. Anyway, this trunk is from Mutazu, I did have to do a kind of custom ghetto mounting but it is very solid and secure.

http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=302&d=1407655153

The saddle bags are from Mutazu also if you are interested, great price point, got them fast, and hold everything I need. The trunk is big enough to hold a full face helmet on it's side with some extra room in it, the saddle bags can hold my half helmet although it does seem to scuff the flat black top of my helmet, although it seems EVERYTHING scuffs my flat black helmet but that's for another discussion. :)


Thanks!@ :)

[Water Warrior 2]

I just did this not to long ago and it has held up very well even in heavy rain. Thank god I got my rain gear too just in time. Anyway, this trunk is from Mutazu, I did have to do a kind of custom ghetto mounting but it is very solid and secure.

http://www.gz250bike.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=302&d=1407655153

The saddle bags are from Mutazu also if you are interested, great price point, got them fast, and hold everything I need. The trunk is big enough to hold a full face helmet on it's side with some extra room in it, the saddle bags can hold my half helmet although it does seem to scuff the flat black top of my helmet, although it seems EVERYTHING scuffs my flat black helmet but that's for another discussion. :)
Add a windshield and you have a small touring bike. Lynda's GZ did well on a 5,000 km trek across the GWN.

[studysession]

I have been looking at wind shields.... Are there any that also cover past the hand grips that fit the GZ250? I ride in single deg weather and would like to keep the wind off my hands....

Links would be appreciated thanks

[Shammua]

Study,
I have been thinking about playing around with some universal windshields to see if I can get any to fit how I want then if I have to fabricate the brackets to hold it on. I just need to find the right size and look I am wanting.
On another thread Water suggested getting one of the windshields that does fit the GZ and then paint the lower portion to look more like I am wanting. If I find one and get it to work how I want I will most certainly post up pictures and where I got it.

[Water Warrior 2]

Do a Google search for shields. There are a multitude of choices from many sites. Most universal shields have either 7/8 inch clamps or 1 inch clamps or an option for your needs. The GZ has 7/8 inch bars.
Bear in mind that if you get a larger shield that offers hand protection you may have some difficulty with the front signals getting in the way. Be prepared to mess with it a bit. A large shield and heated grips are wonderful on a chilly day.

[studysession]

Would love to see it when you are done.... I have saddle bags... now a bag for back seat which carries a lot.... Going to do the water proof truck that will hold 2 helmets... have a tool bag on the front and now looking into windshield but would want one that blocks the wind from hands as well..... I ride when it is single degree temps...

[studysession]

Here are some pics - I was goofing around with the camera and the bike this day.... Helping a friend fix his car...

[studysession]

Went riding today - Love this bike... About to do an oil change

[Water Warrior 2]

Went riding today - Love this bike... About to do an oil change
Interesting effect. For a moment I was wondering if it was my eyes. :coffee:

[studysession]

Interesting effect. For a moment I was wondering if it was my eyes. :coffee:

Thanks - took the pic with my GoPro and then edited using TopazLabs filters... :D :clap:

[studysession]

Ordered this luggage rack today

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EBDXIA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001EBDXIA&linkCode=as2&tag=stscnbl-20&linkId=TGL65FICS4GEJ223

[Shammua]

Ordered this luggage rack today

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EBDXIA/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001EBDXIA&linkCode=as2&tag=stscnbl-20&linkId=TGL65FICS4GEJ223

I didn't even change my luggage rack, I actually just cut off the backrest part.

[studysession]

good to know thanks
someone gave me an amazon gift card and figured that is what I would get with it so just ordered it and the kindle version of the service manual