Did a dry run packing for the six day Natchez Trace ride. Givi cases filled with clothes and I wanted to keep trunk open for helmet and jacket. BRP sport rack bag is tiny and $100. BRP seat bag is huge. Did not have time to wait for delivery of other poossible rack bags. Just needed space for rain gear, jumper cables and odds and ends. Found a Stanley Cordura nylon tool bag with hard plastic bottom (16" x 8" x 9") on sale for $20. Drilled three holes in sport rack plate and three in the bag. Has two zippered compartments. Top one has two zippered waterproof pockets perfect for maps, dealer list and travel books. Main compartment holds rain gear and other odds and ends. I felt obligated to cover up the Stanley plastic name plate, so I cut out the SPYDER name from a BRP promo piece and covered it with clear contact paper. Double stick tape on an old golf trophy plate and some silicone and it covers the Stanley name. Not for everyone, but it will work for now and if I ever sell the Spyder, I'll have another tool bag, with drainage holes.
view from back
inside compartment with three screws
three nuts on bottom
top map pockets
Stanley becomes Spyder
