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You can register using your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account, just click here.Rhino is a name of a company that makes these heavy duty aluminum side box that fit on motorcycles that lock on from the inside. As far as an alarm, that is very simple to attach when they are removed and reinstalled.
Yup, seen them; just about indestructible; large and roomy inside, but about as aerodynamic as a brick, and styling isn't a strong point
So, this is an Idea I've been kicking around for a while, and drew up some sketches on paper (which, if you've been around for a while, you may have seen). Well now I've gone and created a 3D mock-up of my idea on the ol' P4 Sketchup model.
Obviously, it would need a new license plate mounting point, and new taillights integrated into the back. This adds several cubic feet of storage space in the form of side boxes and a deep rear box. I didn't model in the door locations, and obviously it will need a special hatch to allow for access to the gas cap.
These images all use parallel projection, so it doesn't look quite like it would in person.
As to removing the tire skirts to change a flat? Well.....I haven't figured that out yet, but it would require custom skirts anyways, so I figure we could work in a hinged door to access the wheel.
Just Google "motorcycle side box" and you will find HUNDREDS OF IDEAS". I just grabbed these photos as examples only. And placing one on the rear as illistrated in the last photo is a working idea for a total of three boxes that can be removed. Depending on what you may use this vehicle for, the options with these boxes are limitless.Yup, seen them; just about indestructible; large and roomy inside, but about as aerodynamic as a brick, and styling isn't a strong point
But for price, going with factory, mass quantity made bags is the way to do it; but if price is not that big of a factor, custom made aero bags custom made for the Elio would be the ticket for "stylin'"
Don't have to, I've been riding to long not to know that there are 100's of thousands of accessories for anything on wheels; and if you thought of it, odds are someone else has too; it's more of a matter of finding what suits you and fits your tastes and needed functions.
I never have seen anyone in these threads place these photos up on using these boxs, but I am sure they have thought about using them in some degree.
In these threads, I agree. But remember, Elio Owners is only 4,000 of the 63,000+ that have placed a deposit on an Elio; less than 10% of all those "members" that have an interest in the Elio.
