Patent ID: 6729516
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: B62J

Abstract:
A readily removable storage unit for mounting on the rear fender of a motorcycle having a saddle comprising:(a) a storage compartment member having front, rear, side, and bottom walls defining a cavity therebetween, said bottom wall being elongated and arcuate in its elongated axis to conform to the configuration of the motorcycle fender; (b) a cover pivotably mounted on said compartment member adjacent said front wall for movement between a cavity closing position and an open position, said cover being dimensioned and configured to provide a closure for said cavity; (c) cooperating releasable locking means on said compartment member and said cover adjacent said rear wall for securing said cover in the cavity closing position; (d) releasable fastening means on said bottom wall of said compartment member for engagement with the rear fender of the motorcycle upon which the storage unit is mounted; and (e) quickly releasable engagement means on said compartment member adjacent said front wall engageable with cooperating engagement means on the rear end of the saddle of the motorcycle, said storage unit being mounted by engaging said engagement means with the rear end of the saddle and engaging said fastening means with the motorcycle rear fender.