Action Packer it is!

MICRider · 04-15-2012, 11:18 PM

I bought one of the large JC Whitney trunks a few years ago for my Konker. At the time shipping was reasonable and the trunk was on sale if I remember correctly... I then bought the KLR, sold the Konker and transferred the topcase to my KLR. Now, I have the Konker back and the rack is not as handy as the trunk was so I was going to pop for another trunk for it. Lol, JC Whitney has subbed out it's international shipping so now a $87 trunk will cost almost $200 with shipping and all else in. Looks like I'm going milk crate or Action Packer!

Weldangrind · 04-15-2012, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

I bought one of the large JC Whitney trunks a few years ago for my Konker. At the time shipping was reasonable and the trunk was on sale if I remember correctly... I then bought the KLR, sold the Konker and transferred the topcase to my KLR. Now, I have the Konker back and the rack is not as handy as the trunk was so I was going to pop for another trunk for it. Lol, JC Whitney has subbed out it's international shipping so now a $87 trunk will cost almost $200 with shipping and all else in. Looks like I'm going milk crate or Action Packer!

I'd be happy to re-route it for you. We can have it shipped to Sumas, and then I can put it on the bus. That shouldn't be too bad.

MICRider · 04-16-2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

I bought one of the large JC Whitney trunks a few years ago for my Konker. At the time shipping was reasonable and the trunk was on sale if I remember correctly... I then bought the KLR, sold the Konker and transferred the topcase to my KLR. Now, I have the Konker back and the rack is not as handy as the trunk was so I was going to pop for another trunk for it. Lol, JC Whitney has subbed out it's international shipping so now a $87 trunk will cost almost $200 with shipping and all else in. Looks like I'm going milk crate or Action Packer!

I'd be happy to re-route it for you. We can have it shipped to Sumas, and then I can put it on the bus. That shouldn't be too bad.

That's ok Weld, I think I'll go for the cheaper alternative this time. Just surprised me how much the shipping went up, it's truly not cost effective to ship anything into Canada anymore. Thanky for the gracious offer though, much appreciated

Edit: That Sumas thing could come in real handy if I need parts for the Konker someday since Q doesn't ship into Canada and Konker is kaput. Might have to take you up on the gracious offer when something non generic breaks on the Konker

Weldangrind · 04-16-2012, 12:42 AM

Easily done. Just let me know.

As a bonus, some of the US web-based bike shops will offer free shipping over a certain dollar amount, so it might literally cost nothing to get parts to me.

SpudRider · 04-16-2012, 03:05 AM

I am eager to see your solution, Stew.

Spud

pete · 04-16-2012, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MICRider

I bought one of the large JC Whitney trunks a few years ago for my Konker. At the time shipping was reasonable and the trunk was on sale if I remember correctly... I then bought the KLR, sold the Konker and transferred the topcase to my KLR. Now, I have the Konker back and the rack is not as handy as the trunk was so I was going to pop for another trunk for it. Lol, JC Whitney has subbed out it's international shipping so now a $87 trunk will cost almost $200 with shipping and all else in. Looks like I'm going milk crate or Action Packer!

Just surprised me how much the shipping went up, it's truly not cost effective to ship anything into Canada

Try getting stuff shiped out here "NZ" :roll:

katoranger · 04-16-2012, 07:59 AM

I was very pleased with the action packer. It held up nicely. Cheap enough to replace if you take a spill too.

MICRider · 04-16-2012, 07:47 PM

Yup, I think I'm going to go that route. Now I just have to locate an action packer... I was in Walmart and Canadian Tire on Saturday and they only had the jumbo monster ones. I never asked at Walmart though, they might have had the smaller ones stashed somewhere. I even looked at Home Depot for a suitable toolbox / pelican type case to use but struck out on that one... They had some nice big toolboxes but they all have handles on top, I think they would leak like a sieve... On the hunt for an Action Packer! :wink:

katoranger · 04-17-2012, 09:28 AM

Maybe check at walmart.com You can have alot of stuff shipped to your local store.

04-15-2012, 11:18 PM	#1
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Action Packer it is! I bought one of the large JC Whitney trunks a few years ago for my Konker. At the time shipping was reasonable and the trunk was on sale if I remember correctly... I then bought the KLR, sold the Konker and transferred the topcase to my KLR. Now, I have the Konker back and the rack is not as handy as the trunk was so I was going to pop for another trunk for it. Lol, JC Whitney has subbed out it's international shipping so now a $87 trunk will cost almost $200 with shipping and all else in. Looks like I'm going milk crate or Action Packer!
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04-16-2012, 12:42 AM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Easily done. Just let me know. As a bonus, some of the US web-based bike shops will offer free shipping over a certain dollar amount, so it might literally cost nothing to get parts to me. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-16-2012, 03:05 AM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I am eager to see your solution, Stew. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-16-2012, 07:59 AM	#7
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I was very pleased with the action packer. It held up nicely. Cheap enough to replace if you take a spill too. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-17-2012, 09:28 AM	#9
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Maybe check at walmart.com You can have alot of stuff shipped to your local store. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-16-2012, 07:47 PM	#8
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Yup, I think I'm going to go that route. Now I just have to locate an action packer... I was in Walmart and Canadian Tire on Saturday and they only had the jumbo monster ones. I never asked at Walmart though, they might have had the smaller ones stashed somewhere. I even looked at Home Depot for a suitable toolbox / pelican type case to use but struck out on that one... They had some nice big toolboxes but they all have handles on top, I think they would leak like a sieve... On the hunt for an Action Packer! :wink:
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