what should I do?

[stoinkythepig]

Planning to put a JC Whitney brand chrome sissy bar/luggage rack on the tail of my 9R. Not sure what color milk crate to steal and bungee to the luggage rack. The bike is green but my Bell open face helmet (that I plan to store in the milk crate) is metal flake blue with red racing stripes. What color would blend and not clash?

[bemused]

me, I'd think this calls for classic, basic black.

preferably, w/ white lettering on the sides...

suave, sophisticated black... goes w/ anything, sets off the chrome plating, say's "I'm a happenin' guy who knows what's what" like nothing else can.

have you given any thought to the color / material of the bungees you'll use to secure it?

[Honclfibr]

If you could find an old metal milk crate, back from before plastic was around, you could chrome dip it to match the sissy bar...Chrome goes with everything, right?

Seriously, if you're attaching a milk crate to a bright green 9r, I think the color of the crate is the least of your worries...If you're just looking to carry a helmet in it, why not just a cargo net? I've seen a few sportbikes with spare helmets strapped under a net, looked a lot more secure and less obtrusive than a milk crate.

If you do go with the crate, make sure that the "failure to return this crate is a felony offense" warning is clearly visible to passers-by It'll let them know you're not afraid to walk on the wrong side of the law, and they won't mess with your bike...

[legalspeed]

Geez, I don't believe you have to ask!?!?

All rednecks know the proper color is the off-green for your application. It gives the APPEARANCE of trying to color coordinate, but stilll maintains your budget.

You must be a transplant.

[VIPERSRT1]

HONESTLY,,,
YOU SHOULD CUSTOM PAINT THE CRATE
AND RATCHET STRAP IT
WITH THE CLUB TO MAKE SURE NO ONE STEALS THE BUCKET

[scootertrash]

I'd go down to the local bait&burger place and git me one of them wooden crates that says "eggs" on the side. Seein' as yo helmet is sort of like an egg, people would be inclined to see you as a sophisticated sort of feller. I recon the best way to attach it is with duct tape.
If'n you are orderin' from JC Whitney, ya should also order up a mud flap for your rear fender at the same time...maybe Yersemity Sam..."back off"...

[stoinkythepig]

Originally posted by legalspeed
You must be a transplant.

Yep, born in Sandy Eggo CA.

Like the "Back Off" mud flap idea. Excellent.

[legalspeed]

Originally posted by scootertrash
I'd go down to the local bait&burger place and git me one of them wooden crates that says "eggs" on the side. Seein' as yo helmet is sort of like an egg, people would be inclined to see you as a sophisticated sort of feller. I recon the best way to attach it is with duct tape.
If'n you are orderin' from JC Whitney, ya should also order up a mud flap for your rear fender at the same time...maybe Yersemity Sam..."back off"...

[Honclfibr]

After much searching, I found the solution to your problem

[Stoneman]

Originally posted by legalspeed
Geez, I don't believe you have to ask!?!?

All rednecks know the proper color is the off-green for your application. It gives the APPEARANCE of trying to color coordinate, but stilll maintains your budget.

Well, that, AND it'll give the appearance of that camoflouge look that everyone knows we New Hampshire folk long for...

[Stoneman]

Originally posted by legalspeed
You must be a transplant.

Yip, my thoughts too. If he were FROM New Hampshire, this wouldn't be an issue. Green bike, BLUE crate. But NOT secured with duct tape, no. Rather, those fat, black bungee wanna-be's with the hooks on either ends. However, you should be WEARING the open face helmet and you should be singing some (man formerly known as) Prince tune while your riding...

[stoinkythepig]

Originally posted by Honclfibr
After much searching, I found the solution to your problem

nice!

[Honclfibr]

Originally posted by Stoneman
However, you should be WEARING the open face helmet and you should be singing some (man formerly known as) Prince tune while your riding...

I'm pretty sure that the sight of Jay Stonner motoring down the freeway wearing a green flake open face helmet while singing "Purple Rain" is one of the four signs of the apocalypse

[Half Squid]

Originally posted by Honclfibr
After much searching, I found the solution to your problem

"Oh My Gay God"

Darrell I see your real busy at work! I am at least on my lunch!

[rocker]

Originally posted by scootertrash
I'd go down to the local bait&burger place and git me one of them wooden crates that says "eggs" on the side. Seein' as yo helmet is sort of like an egg, people would be inclined to see you as a sophisticated sort of feller. I recon the best way to attach it is with duct tape.
If'n you are orderin' from JC Whitney, ya should also order up a mud flap for your rear fender at the same time...maybe Yersemity Sam..."back off"...

Duct tape rules......

[Honclfibr]

Originally posted by Half Squid
"Oh My Gay God"

Darrell I see your real busy at work! I am at least on my lunch!

Actually, I posted that late last night, haven't been sleeping well so I peruse ebay in search of odd objects instead...

Still no bids...At 9.95, it's pretty tempting.

[Honclfibr]

damnit I got outbid!