Carrying stuff on bike pros, what would you suggest?

[J.M.]

I have a fairly large guitar amp. Not huge, but not tiny either.

This is the amplifier:
https://assets.peavey.com/download.cfm?file=/images/small/03584290_9269.jpg&name=Vypyr_30_-_Front.jpg

Approximate specifications:
Weight: 15-17kg
Depth: 26cm
Height 45cm
Width: 60cm

Which I want to be able to carry on this bike:
https://blu.stb.s-msn.com/i/3A/4CCDB16B77FA63D2512668DD1D2E33.jpg

I want something that's secure for 10-20 miles of riding. Not too much of a pain to mount/dismount a few times a week.

Basically I want to be able to lug it around to band practise and stuff.

Anyone have any ideas on simple ways to carry it on the bike?
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[Walloper]

Without a Rack you're expecting a lot from the seat and grab rails. The weight is negligible but the size is the killer.

If you strap-it-on-to the seat and rails it will rock about unless bungeed very carefully.

It may warrant a tug from the filf if they are concerned that it looks unsafe i.e. could fall off or interferes with control of bike.

A luggage rack is what you want then just bolt a plank as wide as the amp on the rack and bungee onto the plank.

idea:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-CBF125-MOTORCYCLE-LUGGAGE-RACK-CARRIER-BY-RENNTEC-/360580003165?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item53f43e355d

I bet if you ebay or gumtree you'll pick something up for half that.
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[J.M.]

Interesting, thanks Walloper!

The size is definitely the problem here. If it was smaller I would just wrap the cargo net around it on to the rear seat

It should be noted that it's not just the read grab handle and seat on this bike. There are also luggage handles underneath the bike, highlighted in red here:
https://i.imgur.com/mwWWEgT.jpg

Basically these things, but just run underneath a little bit and bolt to the frame:
https://i.ebayimg.com/t/SUZUKI-GS500-GS-500-2005-MODEL-REAR-GRAB-LUGGAGE-HANDLES-REAR-LIGHT-BRACKET-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqJ,!gwE6266u-+dBOzCkuloV!~~60_12.JPG

However that doesn't really help with the size of the thing... just an extra bungee point
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[c_dug]

Oddly I''d say the complete opposite of what walloper has said, I'd say the biggest problem would be the weight and not the size.

A bungee net should go over it size wise easily enough, using bits like the pillion footpegs to secure it, but the weight could stretch the net as you go round corners risking it going over the side.

That said I carried a 10 year old desktop pc home from work once strapped over the pillion seat as described above and had no issues. It is probably similar in size and weight to an amp.
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[Bomberman]

Yeah, like walloper says really. Get a luggage rack and tons of cargo nets/bungee straps. I had a Renntec on my GPZ and it'd take my guitar amp without too much trouble I reckon.
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[Bomberman]

[Walloper]

[pepperami]

Stop titting about and get a car if you want to move big/heavy stuff!

Big stuff + bike = wobbly ----> sudden braking/sudden manouvre = crash/broken bike/broken body ---> loss of cash/earnings!

If you dont believe my equation (formular) just add time and I told you so!
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[Walloper]

[J.M.]

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[pepperami]

[Walloper]

[BigDan1190]

Do not use bungees. Won't work.

Use a ratchet strap - such as this one;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Draper-Ratchet-Tie-Down-Strap-750-kg-incl-Free-Delivery-DRA64216-/150807614780?pt=UK_Tickets_Travel_Luggage_CA&hash=item231cd5953c


There are cheaper ratchet straps, but I've tried them and they're shit. The one I've linked above is the one I use, and yes I have carried my amp on my bike (Vox AD30VT).

Cheers,
Dan

[Wonko The Sane]

A friend used to carry a similar sized amp, but might have been slightly smaller on his Diversion 600. He used to put a bungee from the pillion peg, up and through the grab handle on the top of the amp and down to the other pillion peg, he'd then chuck a cargo net over and bungee that down.

He'd then try and lift the bike off it's side stand holding onto only the amp, if he could hold the bike upright holding onto just the amp, he was happy.
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[J.M.]

[J.M.]

On a side note... trying to think of a punk/pop rock song which sounds good when played as only the guitar.
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[pepperami]

[yen_powell]

I usually just strap to the seat, the softness can help keep objects steady rather than the object trying to slide about on a hard plank or rack.

The bungees with a central link are good (spider some people call them) if you can find somewhere solid to connect them to. If it feels solid then it won't move about when you lean or go over bumps.

https://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/yen_powell/P1050249sm.jpg
https://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b165/yen_powell/P1050247sm.jpg
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[pepperami]

Hmmmmm? that looks like the A120 not far from Stanstead?
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