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Post by mdecker0004 on Nov 8, 2007 18:31:44 GMT -5
I was just wondering which scoot has the most available storage. I believe it is the helix but not sure.
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Post by scooterlizard on Nov 8, 2007 19:33:23 GMT -5
I have a yamaha majesty(400cc), I can get 2 full face helmets under the seat and another in the trunk with some space left in both area to stuff a few extra things in.
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Post by scooterollie on Nov 8, 2007 19:42:29 GMT -5
Linhai/Aeolus 300 has about the same amount of storage as the Majesty.
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Post by WarrenS on Nov 8, 2007 20:10:34 GMT -5
The Burgman 400 can swallow 2 full face helmets. Its compartment is not divided but one big box. I don't have an external trunk and grocery shop with it all the time. On a recent visit it held 1/2 gal. of milk, 1/2 gal. of OJ, a gallon of vinegar, 4 Hungry man dinners, 6 other frozen meals, 1 lb of corn dogs, and some ice cream novelties.
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Post by newc77 on Nov 9, 2007 7:34:30 GMT -5
Wow Warstein we'd like to tailgate party with you sometime!
Tom
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Post by scooterollie on Nov 9, 2007 7:56:15 GMT -5
I was thinking of mounting a trailer hitch to my scoot and towing a 21' trailer behind for more storage! (LOL)
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Post by ronnath on Nov 15, 2007 9:20:24 GMT -5
who has the most storage?
i can tell ya for sure, it's NOT a Sportcity 250. hell, my honda metropolitan had more storage than the SC.
the reflex i had wasn't too bad, but it still wouldn't hold an XL full face.
friend of mine has a burgman 400 and it will hold a couple of helmets under the seat. another friend has a burgman 650 and the underseat storage on that is cavernous.
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Post by gusset on Nov 15, 2007 10:21:57 GMT -5
What do you consider to be "available storage"? If underseat, then it looks like the bigger scoots, specifically the Burgman models, are the clear winners from what I've seen. However, some scoots (Grand Vista, Daelim S2, others?) have a flat floor and bag clip that let you carry stuff that won't fit under the seat.
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Post by stewntexas on Nov 15, 2007 16:18:02 GMT -5
My Helix holds a lot in the rear 'trunk', and a lot more with the box that also acts as a backrest for an additional rider. A couple of gallons of milk, a six pack, four or five plastic bags of groceries.
If I had any more room, my wife would just send me to do the weekly shopping.
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Post by Dennis D on Nov 17, 2007 16:24:06 GMT -5
I've carried two cases of pop strapped on my passenger seat, along with a couple 5 lb bags of potatoes, a 3 lb bag of onions, a 3 lb bag of apples, 3 meals of chicken breasts, a deli chicken, couple meals of fish, a roast, some sour cream, cream cheese, 5 lbs of tomatoes.... plus the normal small tool kit, tire patch kit, lock and cable I always have with me. All that stuff except the 2 cases of pop fit inside the rear trunk of the Helix and the 40 liter JC Whitney trunk mounted on the luggage rack.
From what I've heard, the 400cc Burgman has a lot more underseat storage than the 650 Burgman. I've heard Majesty owners say their scoots have lots of storage also.
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Post by leogarlitz on Dec 5, 2007 16:54:06 GMT -5
Just completed my modification to increase storage capacity. This is a vinyl enclosure which greatly enlarges the top trunk. It is easily removable and stores in the main trunk. Notice the standard Helix mirrors are removed and handgrips have mitts installed. Also I use a cupholder and MP3/FM tuner velcroed to handlebar center.  This is how it looks from the front. I have a small storage unit velcroed into the passenger seat with a backrest installed.  I finished up yesterday and spent the afternoon testing it out in town riding. It holds up well. Made my last run at 8:05 last night and noted some snow flakes starting. Went about a mile down the road and when I returned the snow was starting to come down hard. This morning we have 3 inches on the ground and schools are closed. "sigh" Guess winter has arrived. Here are more photos of my scoot. The first two show the handlebar area in more detail; cup holder and MP3/FM tuner player at middle of handlebar.   The last is closer view of the the storage compartment riding on the passenger seat with back rest installed. This started out life as a tool box and is modified as needed. Today I modified it again so that seat back extends down further to give better back support.  |
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Post by Gary on Dec 5, 2007 18:53:23 GMT -5
What do you plan to carry in that huge box? Seems like too much weight would throw off the balance of your scoot.
I like the mitts! What did you use to make those?
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Post by leogarlitz on Dec 6, 2007 8:58:56 GMT -5
Would be prudent to load heavy on the bottom and lighter stuff on top just like the shopping cart one would use at the store. Grocery shopping does not involve a lot of weight except for items with liquid; bread and chips etc. on top. The advantage of this trunk expander is when I buy more at the store than I planned when I left home! Since it removes, folds up and stores in the trunk, it is always ready when I need it.
The mitts are standard items for ATV or snowmobile riders; bought mine at the local motorcycle dealer. With those mitts on I can ride with no gloves down to 45F and with just jersy gloves down to 30F. The mitts cost about $20.
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Post by Dennis D on Dec 6, 2007 9:18:57 GMT -5
I think you win the most storage contest, Leo!! LOL LOL
If I'm getting potatoes, milk, laundry soap, or anything with high liquid content, I put it in the built in rear trunk, up to the point where I have to put the rest in the trunk. If I think there's a possibility that I will get more than the built in trunck and 40L trunk will hold, I take a backpack into which I can put a couple gallons of milk and a whole bunch more lighter stuff, if necessary. I've come home with both trunks full and a couple of cases of pop on the seat behind me.... but soon learned that putting the heavy stuff in the top trunk quickly affected handling.
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Post by termite on Dec 10, 2007 16:59:34 GMT -5
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Post by monty57 on Dec 14, 2007 18:45:20 GMT -5
Now leogarlitz has some imagination. That is definitely expanding your option and the mittens are GREAT!!. I have to wonder though, does you drink blow out of the cup when it's in the holder??
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Post by leogarlitz on Dec 16, 2007 20:23:37 GMT -5
One should use drink cups with lids; fast food cups with straws work fine. The gimbal drink holder is from Gander Mountain sporting goods, ususally used on fishing boats but they have several mounting schemes included. Mine is mounted directly to the handlebars. Usually I use a 20 oz thermos cup with pop top lid which will keep the drink hot or cold all day.
I have been thinking of a way to expand the built in trunk on the VIP. It will involve leaving the rear door open with a vinyl expansion above the door to contain items similar to the one shown above for the top trunk. Between the two storage areas there should be room for an entire grocery cart of groceries.
I am also thinking about a storage container for the hump; this would server 2 purposes. 1) more storage in a convenient location and 2) The scooter has turbulent air in this area that was never present on my motorcycle. I finally concluded that the capability for cross flow of air is actually a bad idea in the winter. When riding with my winter parka on I found that air pressure will build inside the coat and make for a cold ride. I was actually warmer when riding with my waist length leather jacket. I guess the scooter lap blankets would improve this but not sure a blanket is something I want. I always thought the open area by the feet and legs was a hokey idea anyway; guess thats my motorcycle heritage!
I would also like to replace the foot operated brake pedal with a left handlever control. Maybe one of the other CFmoto models would have a lever and cable capable of that.
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