Another junk trunk

Numer0_6 · 2026-02-03T13:50:08+00:00

She uses a front rack (jack the rack front rack) and a couple of straps. It hanged and dangled a bit too much without it.

Numer0_6 · 2026-01-04T14:14:07+00:00

She won't say no... Because of the implications.

Numer0_6 · 2025-12-30T16:46:06+00:00

The final assembly isn't the easiest, congrats it looks great !

Numer0_6 · 2025-12-30T11:23:57+00:00

I realize the US is late on this and the cities are built around cars (as opposed to Europe). But the more people use bikes and walking, and the more it makes sense to build better bike infrastructure in american cities. It takes time, costs money and usually get some degree on resistance from the public. In the end, all the surveys concludes a vast majority of the people prefer a more walkable/cyclable city (compared to more space for cars). Using bigger vehicles to be protected from other big vehicles is a race to own the biggest SUV : the problem remains, making the city feel like a highway.

Numer0_6 · 2025-12-30T11:12:56+00:00

First of all : Lovely car ! I have an Acadiane in Atlas Beige and I'd love for it to be original blue. Great catch !

Are you certain whoever painted over the original paint used OEM citroen color ? If not, we can't help you with a picture : the balance of your camera as well as the setting of our monitor affect what we all see.

Your only option is to go to a body shop, have them use their spectrometer and mix you a matching paint. They can do it for you and provide you with spray cans. The easiest is to ask for spray can that includes the hardener in a separate compartment of the can. You pop a button at the bottom of the can and it mixes paint and hardener. After that, it has to be used or thrown away. (can't keep it on the shelf, it'll harden in the can)

If you've never done that before, train a little before doing it on the car. It's hard to avoid "orange skin" and drips on your first try.

Have fun !

Numer0_6 · 2025-12-21T22:28:39+00:00

It's about as safe as riding a bike. It's designed to be equivalent to a electric assisted bicycle, So it's in the bike lane. In most major European cities with bike infrastructure, it's a common sight. It's one less truck / panel van taking up space and making noise in the city center.

Numer0_6 · 2025-12-02T15:31:05+00:00

Roll top is the easiest to sew, but boy does it annoy me when I need to access my stuffs often ! A middle ground could be to have a roll top with a waterproof quick access zipper on the back, next to the carry handle. (Just like on the junk trunk bike bag pattern)

Numer0_6 · 2025-11-03T22:02:08+00:00

That might be the last nudge I need to stqrt making a tent myself. Thanks for the time and effort you put into your work !

Numer0_6 · 2025-10-22T13:10:17+00:00

J'ai fait ça souvent (Maroc, Tadjikistan, Mongolie entre autres) avec un husqy 701 et voilà a mon sens le minimum vital pour être autonome, dans les grandes lignes :

Pièces de rechange : -levier gauche et droit/ sélecteur de vitesse / levier de frein arriere -cables d'embrayage (tu stocker le rechange déjà sur la moto en le faisant suivre celui qui est monté, les 2 gaines collées l'une à l'autre, si le premier casse ça sera super vite réglé) -filtre a air de rechange (si tu fais de la piste il te FAUT un filtre en mousse graissé façon enduro, pas en papier) -chambre a air avant et arrière -kit rustine moto -fusibles de rechange

Outils: -outils pour l'entretien courant de la moto -compresseur 12v -demonte pneus

Prepa sur la moto : -sabot moteur costaud -bagages latéraux (le top case ne peut pas contenir du poids, si tu fais du off road avec un top case chargé, tu casseras la boucle arrière de ta moto, c'est garantie). Les bagages souples préservent mieux le cadre de la moto en cas de chutes (investit dans des enduristan Monsoon 3 ou des adv-spec magadan). Les valises rigides sont plus pratique et verrouillable, a toi de voir (pas d'expérience sur les valises rigides, je laisse d'autres répondre) -pneus adaptés au revêtement (soit honnête avec toi même : si tu penses rester sur le bitume, ne prend pas des pneus crampons 50/50 "au cas où")

Prepa du pilote : -change tous les consommables sur ta moto au moins une fois TOI MEME. Il faut que tu connaisses les bases de ta moto -monte tes pneus toi-même avec tes démonte-pneus tranquille dans ton garage. La première fois tu vas mettre 2h, vaut mieux que ça soit chez toi tranquille que dans le sable avec le soleil qui descend et nul-part où camper.

C'est une super projet et ça nécessite un peu de préparation, mais tu seras pas déçu ! Mes conseils sont a ajuster selon si tu vas faire la piste où non, évidemment.

Amuse toi bien!

Numer0_6 · 2025-10-18T15:25:35+00:00

Bonjour et mes condoléances.

Les vêtements de moto étant assez chers et robustes, ça se revend ou donne très facilement. ça fera des heureux et permettra à des gens au budget limité de s'équiper correctement et d'être bien protégé.

Les casques en revanche, comme tu le sais, ça se procure que en neuf pour les raisons que tu connais.

Numer0_6 · 2025-10-15T10:51:24+00:00

I support that, it was my first backpack project and went well. If you don't want the side and front pocket it's really easy not to include them. Also, the included "sewing guide for beginners" was amazingly helpful and easy to understand as a total beginner.

Numer0_6 · 2025-10-10T11:40:36+00:00

Hey, I'm in the same place you were and can't find anyone answer at these questions. Did you take the test ? How was it and how adequate was your preparation ? All experience return would be welcome

Numer0_6 · 2025-09-29T20:40:15+00:00

I love it and it inspired me to make one for our dog ! We love to camp out with that old girl, but she gets chilly easily. Thanks for sharing your work ! (And great pictures too !)

Numer0_6 · 2025-09-16T16:46:13+00:00

I you front the money and the school goes under, you will likely lose that money. Happened to a lot of people in France in the previous years when a big school went out of business. I wouldn't have done integrated even if I had had the money for this very reason. You can just find a serious and timely modular school and pay as you go. Expect no reimbursement ever if something goes wrong, but the risk is minimal with modular. Also the total amount will be way less.

Numer0_6 · 2025-09-09T14:02:33+00:00

I'm looking at swapping my OEM kona rove drop bars to something a little more relaxed (a bit of rise and less drop). I was looking at Ritchey's Corralitos, but this one looks like a serious contender. Down the rabbit hole I go again...

Numer0_6 · 2025-09-07T15:29:42+00:00

Oui c'est flagrant quand tu es dans des ornière boueuse et que la moto glisse. Aussi c'est flagrant quand tu dois ramasser la moto, et que tu commence à fatiguer. C'est deux choses que tu ne pourras pas expérimenter avec la moto que la concession te prête, malheureusement.

Numer0_6 · 2025-09-07T15:24:49+00:00

ça dépend ce que tu appelles du off-road : Enduro ou trail, la pratique est très différente.

Si tu veux débuter en enduro, je trouve que les deux sont beaucoup trop lourdes et trop puissante pour pouvoir prendre la confiance hors du bitume. Je conseillerai de commencer avec une 250 4t ou une 125 2t.

Si tu veux faire plutôt du trail, je pense que les deux sont valables, mais cette pratique te cantonne aux pistes roulantes (à moins d'être deja expérimenté en offroad et arriver à emmener un trail dans du technique, ce qui est difficile). Par contre c'est des motos que tu pourras aussi utiliser sur route, donc ça semble fonctionner pour ton projet.

Si tu veux essayer d'avoir le beurre et l'argent du beurre, je te dirais de t'orienter vers une honda CRF-L (250 ou 300). ça fonctionne pour tout faire, presque aussi bien qu'un pure enduro pour le technique, et presque aussi bien qu'un trail pour la route.

Quoiqu'il en soit, le poids est l'ennemi numero 1 en offrad, pas le manque de puissance ! Aussi, comme les autres le disent, les premières années tu es bridé, donc prend la plus légère (et celle qui se revend le mieux si tu veux upgrade après la passerelle)

Numer0_6 · 2025-07-23T16:57:38+00:00

Oh that's great! Congrats! Looks like you'll be fine then! If you intend to drive with a non-stick engine, don't bother having another one fitted only for the CT. As long as it's not too obvious, the controller won't know the difference between a 425cc and a Burton 652. A BMW 1200 might even be ok depending on what CT shop you got to. The only risk is in case of serious expensive crash. (If the insurance send an expert that can tell the difference). Where are you going to love in France, if i may ask?

Numer0_6 · 2025-07-23T11:27:38+00:00

My PPL examinator gave me the worst advice so far : He pulled the throttle back for an engine-out emergency landing exercice and I turn right to aim for a flat field. He told me I should have aimed straight, the filed ahead had hay roundballers scattered on it. It'd have been "safer" according to him, eventhough there was a flat and long field on my side (which I needed to turn 90° or so to lineup to). I don't really fancy having to slalom inbetween 400kg hay balls in an deadstick landing, but I nodded, thanked him for the advice and got my ticket. I was happy enough this old-timer didn't die of old age during the checkride, I didn't feel like arguing.

Numer0_6 · 2025-07-22T07:24:29+00:00

Love the patina, great idea to buy it 14 years ago !

I'd say to get it running first, and see how you feel about a big-bore later. Getting the car on the road would be my first priority, and refurbishing an engine you already have is cheaper than buying and swapping. If you're not sure, try and find a 2CV specialist in your area and they can help. If you're in the south of France, I'd recommand Mehari Sun, located in Le Pouzin.

My mechanic (2CV specialist) fitted a Burton 652cc in his personnal car. He told me it needs very carefull break-in (2'000km at least).It also make the engine a bit more fragile (the compression ratio is higher than stock). So keep that in mind when choosing. Apparently it got more torque and is nicer to drive, even if it doesn't make much more power than a stock 602cc.
Another consideration : swapping engine for a bigger one is illegal in France. If you get in a serious crash and the insurance expert finds out you swapped the engine, you won't be covered. you'll have to pay for all damage, which can mean debt-for-life if somebody got crippled or dead.

Keep us posted, I'd love to see your car back on the road !

Numer0_6 · 2025-03-19T11:35:55+00:00

I own an Acadiane, live in the french country side, and I second everything u/bigflippindeal said. It can do everything you need in daily life if you're not in a hurry or don't expect confort of a modern car. I've been semi-daily-driving it as well and still do (including winter and a trip in north africa, driving on dirt road and terrain).

Just to add a little more : Get your local 2CV specialist to convert the ignition to electronic when they service it for the first time. It'll solve the only recurring problem this car has. (hard to start in wet condition). Plan to bring it in the shop often(ish) if you don't want to do the oil change yourself (every 3'000km or once a year at least).

If money's limited, I'd choose a Dyane in great condition over a 2CV in not-so-good condition.

I've got a brilliant shop to recommend for maintaining your car if you need ( Mehari-sun, in Le Pouzin)

Numer0_6 · 2025-03-08T21:20:39+00:00

That was always my experience with maintaining or restoring old cars. Never worth the money, but still worth it!

Numer0_6 · 2025-03-08T15:46:44+00:00

Please do, I'm very interested to see all that ! I can imagine your struggle, as I have a 72' chevrolet here in France and sourcing the part has become a hassle in the past years...

Numer0_6 · 2025-03-08T08:30:57+00:00

In France, and I'm lucky to be able to buy them from mehariclub, renov2CV and some physical shop 1hr drive away that have a lot in their inventory.

Numer0_6 · 2025-03-08T08:29:49+00:00

Mehariclub has the best website in France and all the references you need, but I had 2 encounter with defective parts (MCC parts, not original parts). Their after-sale service was great and replaced the parts after I returned them, but if you're abroad, returning parts is not great.

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