MrGrumpy83 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 So I'm looking at the underside of the passenger seat cowl - it has a great big void. I can easily store my wet weather gear under the seat itself, and it seems a waste to have that space available and not effectively use it. It would be a great place to store a second pair of gloves, or to put a wallet, phone, keys etc when on a day trip. I'm toying with the idea of finding, or getting made, a water resistant bag that can be installed under there to improve the effectiveness of the space for the likes of the above small items. Has anybody come across a commercial option, or tried to make one already? Would anyone be interested in one if such a thing was available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rectaltronics Posted October 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 13, 2015 Cool idea. I am quite annoyed by how easily water ends up in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGrumpy83 Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Cool idea. I am quite annoyed by how easily water ends up in that area. Likewise. Had my wets in there when I washed the bike the other day, opened it up and they were wet... ironically. Hence needing something that's at the very least water resistant, especially for cartage of electronics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rectaltronics Posted October 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 13, 2015 Cool idea. I am quite annoyed by how easily water ends up in that area. Likewise. Had my wets in there when I washed the bike the other day, opened it up and they were wet... ironically. Hence needing something that's at the very least water resistant, especially for cartage of electronics! Yeah, Honda puts the Powerlet jack in there if you get one, yet the space not waterproof!!! LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emil Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 The VFR does seem to be designed for fair weather riders. Common these days, unfortunately. Especially with the single seat cowl, gaps are easily visible. I ride my NC700 all year. Its large storage compartment is rainproof, with a rubber seal. Did have to a get a fender extender and "rear mudgard" (those plastic wings broadening the tail). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted October 13, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 13, 2015 Have never had a problem with water ingress apart from when hitting it directly with a pressure washer. Have been out for hours in some pretty torrential rain too. My underseat storage is pretty well used. Accessory fuse box, Autocom, 2 way radio, I pod x 2, Scottoiler, Usb Port, cig socket, spare Autocom lead, tool kit, tyre repair kit and side stand puck as well a 2 pairs of sterile nitrile gloves in pkts. With the cowl on can also get the compressor and a pair of gloves. A couple of zip lock freezer bags are handy if your worried about stuff getting wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGrumpy83 Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Have never had a problem with water ingress apart from when hitting it directly with a pressure washer. Have been out for hours in some pretty torrential rain too. My underseat storage is pretty well used. Accessory fuse box, Autocom, 2 way radio, I pod x 2, Scottoiler, Usb Port, cig socket, spare Autocom lead, tool kit, tyre repair kit and side stand puck as well a 2 pairs of sterile nitrile gloves in pkts. With the cowl on can also get the compressor and a pair of gloves. A couple of zip lock freezer bags are handy if your worried about stuff getting wet. Wow that's a lot of stuff! Got some pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuelex Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Sea to Summit make a range of dry bags with roll tops from 1 litre to about 35 litres capacity. I've used them for years for hiking and kayaking. They're totally waterproof, last for years and cost little: http://www.seatosummit.com.au/products/storage-bags/event-dry-bag/ Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted October 14, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted October 14, 2015 Will try and remember to take a pic at the weekend when back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGrumpy83 Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Sea to Summit make a range of dry bags with roll tops from 1 litre to about 35 litres capacity. I've used them for years for hiking and kayaking. They're totally waterproof, last for years and cost little: http://www.seatosummit.com.au/products/storage-bags/event-dry-bag/ These are great bags. The only drama I can see with them is there's not one in a very close size (ie. some wasted space) and you'd have to take it in and out all the time to get stuff in/out. If it was for 'permanent' storage and you hardly had to access it that would be fine, but i guess what I'm chasing is more of a 'glove box' style - easy enough to throw something in there and be able to get it back out again several times throughout the course of a day if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistersteviechen Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Kriega also make excellent quality drypacks. I tried a US-10 under the seat but it was a little bit too large. The US-5 might be a good fit. http://www.kriega.com/us-5-drybag/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I have one of those, I'll try it. Where in Essex are you, mistersteviechen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duccmann Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Wow, what a great idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGrumpy83 Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 I have one of those, I'll try it. Where in Essex are you, mistersteviechen? Looking forward to hearing how you go - Pics would be even better! :). If it's a good fit I'll definitely buy one. Love the Kriega gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer HughJebolzak Posted December 3, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted December 3, 2015 I just use various sized zip lock bags. No cool factor but do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatshoutybloke Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 US-5 will just go under the cowl but you won't get much in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted December 4, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted December 4, 2015 Not much good then. Gone are the days of cavernous boots in favour of a more sleek like rear end. I'm happy with the storage given and use it to its fullest extent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Bent Posted January 29, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted January 29, 2016 Put your stuff in a vacuum seal FoodSaver bag. That's how we freeze smoked meat. NOTHING will penetrate the bag. Or just a zip lock bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGrumpy83 Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Put your stuff in a vacuum seal FoodSaver bag. That's how we freeze smoked meat. NOTHING will penetrate the bag. Or just a zip lock bag. Bit hard to reseal it when you have to get something out (eg. your phone) when you're on a ride ;) Something with softer edges would be nice though, so you could throw a phone or similar in there without it banging around the compartment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted February 1, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted February 1, 2016 Keep me phone in me pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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