How do you guys store stuff on an RSV?

[elmicko]

I'm loving the new-to-me RSV, but I'm having an issue with storage for my sunglasses, garage door opener ect. I've considered taking the cassette out and turning that space in a storage compartment, but I would also like a set of Ponch's gauges. What are my other options?

[kj5ix]

I have the windshield pouches which are really handy for that stuff

 

[etcswjoe]

I'm loving the new-to-me RSV, but I'm having an issue with storage for my sunglasses, garage door opener ect. I've considered taking the cassette out and turning that space in a storage compartment, but I would also like a set of Ponch's gauges. What are my other options?

 

 

I bought a small tank bag from New Enough and it works great for the small stuff and I use it as a camera bag too.

 

http://www.newenough.com/parts/closeouts/luggage/rapid_transit/big_city_strap_mount_tank_bag.html

[RandyR]

I have a tank bib with a couple small pouches.

[Eck]

Appears a pull behind trailer is next...........

[Motorpig]

I have the windshield pouches as well as the tank bib which has a pouch in the middle. As far as the garage door opened, i just have mine velcro to the underside of the fairing...makes it easy to hit the button when i get home.

[Monty]

Tank bib with pouch. Big cupholder too.

[Seaking]

Tank bib with small pouch has the garage door opener in it.. A knot of silicone on top of the door button ensures that any time and any where I press on the pouch will activate the switch.. works every time.. doesn't matter if I accidentally activate it whilst away from home, the garage door ain't there Inside that case I keep my phone or spare riding glasses.. (day or nights etc..)

 

First Aid kit in left saddle bag (red cross on lid to identify it) and comprehensive travel tool kit in the right bag.. and everything I can shove in all bags..

 

Usually when road tripping it somewhere, I simply spider net a small waterproof duffel bag to the back seat.. Leaves my trunks free for odds and shods..

[LilBeaver]

I'm loving the new-to-me RSV, but I'm having an issue with storage for my sunglasses, garage door opener ect. I've considered taking the cassette out and turning that space in a storage compartment, but I would also like a set of Ponch's gauges. What are my other options?

 

I don't know about you guys, but my Venture has these things beside the passenger seat surrounding the rear wheel, and another one behind the passenger's backrest that lets me keep stuff in. But, then again, maybe it was just a fancy add-on from the previous owner and I got lucky :stickpoke::witch_brew:

 

I keep my garage door opener in the pocket of my crash-jacket (which goes on me when I get on the bike - so it is actually a rather convenient arrangement). Sunglasses/clear glasses have a case that goes in the little pouch in the trunk. I try to keep my 'etc' collection to a minimum, but I do have all sorts of extra crap in those fancy crap holders that surround the rear wheel (a few bungee cords, a crap ton of tools, tire plugs, compressor, first aid kit, tire pressure gauge, hand-pump for shocks, portable shower, extra large kitchen sink with garbage disposal attachment... you know the essentials. Okay so obviously not the last two, but the rest is in there).

 

I wouldn't mind having a bib with a pouch on it... Just can't justify the 50 bucks for the Hopnel one.

[cecdoo]

Hopnel tank bib with pouch, keep g-door opener in bottom of pouch, cell phone fits in top of pouch. Just squeeze bottom of pouch to open g-door. Also have a lid organizer in the tour pak for glasses and small stuff. Craig

[Motorcycle Mike]

Storage is no problem.

http://venturerider.org/forum/picture.php?albumid=517&pictureid=4475

Velcro holds the garage door opener on top the brake resevor. The sun glasses stay on or I put them in the trunk.

[Motorpig]

My hopnel bib has a clear section on the pouch that perfectly fits my ipod classic. I already ran the audio cable down so it works beautifully. I can change my playlists without having to take the ipod out too.

[bikerjohn]

I saw a post on here and have my opener in my right fairing with a button on the gas tank panel.

 

Works great.

 

Email me for more details if you want.

 

john

[dragerman]

Here’ an idea for the garage door opener... http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=39028 ... perhaps with some modifications you can make it hold your glasses, house keys, drinks, etc.

[Yammer Dan]

Get a 1st Gen. Had storage Pouches on it!! Right in front of your knees!!

[elmicko]

Get a 1st Gen. Had storage Pouches on it!! Right in front of your knees!!

 

I've got a 1st Gen, but the 2nd Gen fits me better. However, I am missing those handy (and ugly) pouches. It's nice to have my sunglasses, etc stored right there close at had. And YES I realize that I have saddlebags and a trunk in the back. But those aren't very handy when you're sitting at a red light, etc.

[Brake Pad]

Like This:rotf::rotf::rotf:

[Seaking]

I had another option for a garage door opener on my other bike but it required having to pull apart the unit itself. You take the guts out of the case and wrap it up to make it water proof so you can mount it or hide it anywhere on the bike.. You run longer wires from the little micro switch that actuates the signal to another switch that you mount anywhere on your bike.

 

Originally, I had one under the centre console of the bike, with a small press switch out to the side.. As I rolled up to the driveway I touched it with my left hand and it would work.. out of sight..

 

The new garage I'm at now came with just one remote unit so that's why I currently have it in my tank bib pouch as a whole unit with a knob on top of it's switch to make it easier to activate when I touch the pouch.. And it has great range.. I can be half way down the street when I press the switch and the door is fully open by the time I roll in.. (quick hehe)

[dray]

I'm loving the new-to-me RSV, but I'm having an issue with storage for my sunglasses, garage door opener ect. I've considered taking the cassette out and turning that space in a storage compartment, but I would also like a set of Ponch's gauges. What are my other options?

 

here is a mounting kit

 

[Seaking]

Bwa'ahahaha NICE one.. now I have to clean off the monitor as I squirted milk up through my nose when I saw that mounting kit photo..

 

Well done!

[ashley9187]

Appears a pull behind trailer is next...........

 

Mine is in production as we speak and should be ready for paint by now.

 

http://www.tailwindtrailers.com/index.htm

[kj5ix]

Mine is in production as we speak and should be ready for paint by now.

 

http://www.tailwindtrailers.com/index.htm

 

Tell Tom; Howdy for me when you pick it up.

[Iowa Guy]

I have the windshield pouches which are really handy for that stuff

 

 

Whats a good windshield pouch for a 1st gen or maybe theres no difference and 2nd will work for 1st?

 

Iowa Guy