Introducing Caribou Luggage Systems for the Super Tenere

[cariboucases]

Photos!

 

[Maxified]

I like the utilitarian look. They might not be as shiney & purty as other cases, but they can take a beatin' & a bashin' and still perform well.

 

[patrickg450]

how much more are the top loaders?

 

[cariboucases]

how much more are the top loaders?

Hello,

Basically the same price as our 35L side loading cases. For pricing and ordering please go to www.cariboucases.com.

Thank you.

-roger

 

[merchant]

Dang! Wish I had seen this before. I just bolted on a Pelican 1400 on my rear Altrider rack. Would have preferred a little more room. It works, but a bit snug.

 

[iridemotorbikes]

Really liking those top loaders!! Any chance you can put up a video of them on your YouTube channel?

Counting my cash now..

 

[cariboucases]

Yes, we need to do a more videos and update with all the new stuff. It is one of those things on the list.

-rog

 

[patrickg450]

I have the side loaders, really like them but wish I had got the top loaders.

 

[Psyduck]

I immediately jumped on those top loaders when they came out a few months back. The pictures above are my bike actually. I love them. Probably should have put some pictures up myself.
I used to have the big 45l Trax boxes. On speeds >70mph they just caught too much wind and made the tail unstable. They were too big for me and since my riding habits changed to offroading more I wanted something sturdy and not too expensive. These boxes are exactly the right size and also catch absolutely no wind on higher speeds.

The Top loaders are perfect. I just bolted them directly to the SW-Motech rack I had. Works perfectly. Granted on one side there is not enough clearance for the top to open 100%. I was debating to take the handles off, but got used to it. They open about 75% and I can load and unload without issues.

Tipped the bike over in the dirt (fully loaded) on my last outing and can't even see a scratch. (Going downhill, rear wheel got caught in a rut and slid out). Beats Wolfman saddle bags by far from a loading/unloading perspective.

They might be more for the utilitarian purist than for the Touratech Starbucks poser though.

 

[pmcwil619]

I really like the top loaders. Are the tops of the cases level with the tray under the passenger seat? If not could the mounting hardware be moved enough to make that a possibility?
Peter

 

[cariboucases]

Caribou Black Friday Deal

Hello everyone,

Get it on our Black Friday deal. Just go to our website at www.cariboucases.com , scroll down to the bottom and enter your email address into our Newsletter subscription. We'll email the coupon code for Black Friday.

Thank you and have a great Thanksgiving!

-roger

 

[cariboucases]

Introducing the new Caribou COMMANDO soft luggage system.

- Big 35 Liter capacity per bag, 70 Liter total.
- Heavy Duty 32oz PVC material can take a beating, RF welded for total waterproofness.
- Legendary Caribou Quick attach/release system with key lock for security
- No straps or clips to flail in the wind and get caught in the rear wheel or burn on the exhaust
- Compatible with side racks from Hepco Becker , Givi and SW Motech
- Inner plastic sheet cradles and protects your gear, bag holds its shape even when empty
- Easy roll top closure, no zippers to fail or leak
- Clean and streamlined outer surface, nothing to snag on branches and rocks
- Lightweight yet strong and durable, practically a semi-hard bag
- Already have Caribou side cases on Hepco Becker, Givi or SW Motech side racks? The COMMANDO bags will latch right on!
- Use our COMMANDO bags for the rough stuff and preserve your aluminum cases. Easily switch between types of luggage.
- MADE IN USA!

Our video is here... http://cariboucases.com/

You may order a complete system including the bags, quick attach/release system, and the Hepco Becker side racks http://cariboucases.com/Side-Luggage-Systems/35-Liter-COMMANDO-Soft-Luggage/

Or, you can get just the bags and the quick attach/release system (racks not included) for your particular side rack:
Hepco Becker: http://cariboucases.com/Side-Luggage-for-Hepco-Becker-Racks/35-Liter-COMMANDO-Soft-Luggage-for-Hepco-Becker-Racks.html
Givi: http://cariboucases.com/Side-Luggage-for-Givi-Racks/35-Liter-COMMANDO-Soft-Luggage-for-Givi-Racks.html
SW Motech EVO: http://cariboucases.com/Side-Luggage-for-SW-Motech-EVO-Racks/35-Liter-COMMANDO-Soft-Luggage-for-SW-Motech-EVO-Racks.html

Glad to answer any questions. Thank you, and go COMMANDO

 

[Fltrooper]

I didn't get much help from the Caribou ADV rider thread but perhaps someone can help me here.

What's the secret to have stickers/decals stick to the caribou hard cases?

Thanks ::002::

 

[Don in Lodi]

I didn't get much help from the Caribou ADV rider thread but perhaps someone can help me here.

What's the secret to have stickers/decals stick to the caribou hard cases?

Thanks ::002::

A friend and I were just talking about this, LOL. My guess is the plastic continues to off-gas... for ever. If the surface is clean, the bond should stay good. But something is taking out the adhesive. The only thing there is the plastic itself. I know people have used the high end 3M reflective strips, are they staying stuck? 3M knows adhesives.

 

[Fltrooper]

The reflective strips appear to adhere but typical state decals or stickers are hit and miss and I love stickers so I might need to change to something more decal friendly.

::003::

 

[Dirt_Dad]

I didn't get much help from the Caribou ADV rider thread but perhaps someone can help me here.

What's the secret to have stickers/decals stick to the caribou hard cases?

Thanks ::002::

What's the issue?

 

[Fltrooper]

What's the issue?

Stickers flying off. It appears your having better luck, I'm gonna try wiping down with an IPA solution.

::017::

 

[Maxified]

I was able to sample an IPA new (for me) solution in Savannah . I believe is was was marketed by the moniker Carolina Blonde. Not able to determine how it may affect the adhesive properties of stickers on the Caribou luggage though. Would old fashioned rubber cement possibly work?

 

[Fltrooper]

I was able to sample an IPA new (for me) solution in Savannah . I believe is was was marketed by the moniker Carolina Blonde. Not able to determine how it may affect the adhesive properties of stickers on the Caribou luggage though. Would old fashioned rubber cement possibly uses z

Haha.. I'm not talking about that IPA! I'm referring to isopropyl alcohol aka rubbing alcohol. Speak of IPA.. I'm gonna have to open one up now while it's raining! ::003::

 

[hambonee]

Hey!

one of the snaps on my lid lanyard broke(have the 40L HB setup). Does anyone know how to order replacement lanyards and snaps? Just need one and maybe a backup.

Thanks!
Doug

Edit,
Rodger e-mailed me back and is going to ship a couple to me..wow..great product and great company..love the cases!