Tool Tube?

[donny662]

Originally Posted by bross

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=tool+tube

Google doesn't sell tool tubes.

I wanted Spiritwalker to be specific in the website he purchased it from, so I could know the exact model of tool tube and the claims the website makes about it.

From the Google search I could purchase a tool tube from:

http://www.thetooltube.com/ToolTube.html
http://www.thetooltube.com/NanoTube.html
http://www.amazon.com/Tacx-Tool-Tube.../dp/B002SR0JRM
http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/5343/
http://www.agrisupply.com/operator-m...ister/p/67670/
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...pe-bar-benders
http://www.adventure-spec.com/defaul...tool-tube.html

Or I could purchase the components according to these guides:

http://www.bluepoof.com/motorcycles/...225_tool_tube/
http://www.backpacker.com/june_2000_..._tube/gear/635

Again, I wanted to know where and what Spiritwalker bought as his tool tube not where someone could buy any tool tube.

[Spiritwalker2222]

This is the tool tube I had.

http://www.thetooltube.com/ToolTube.html

There was no way the tube made contact with the tire. Possible with the swingarm, but I doubt it. If the swingarm made contact with the tube it would have stessed the lower mounting point which was fine.

[TJ Willy]

W00t! I just ordered two - probably use one for a 1l fuel bottle and the other for tools/tubes. Probably will mount them on either side of the Storm top box. Undecided on that location though... we'll see.

[donny662]

Originally Posted by Spiritwalker2222

This is the tool tube I had.

http://www.thetooltube.com/ToolTube.html

There was no way the tube made contact with the tire. Possible with the swingarm, but I doubt it. If the swingarm made contact with the tube it would have stessed the lower mounting point which was fine.

The seller does say "satisfaction guaranteed," but I think that expecting those mounting tabs to hold up to aggressive off road riding is extremely . . . optimistic.

After the tabs broke on one of my tool tubes (from a high side crash), I sawed what was left of the tabs off and attached the tube to my bike with big hose clamps.

[fbj913]

Originally Posted by donny662

The seller does say "satisfaction guaranteed," but I think that expecting those mounting tabs to hold up to aggressive off road riding is extremely . . . optimistic.

After the tabs broke on one of my tool tubes (from a high side crash), I sawed what was left of the tabs off and attached the tube to my bike with big hose clamps.

Mine kinda did the same thing as above. He replaced mine for free.

[Meritlane]

I figured out a system to mount a couple of tubes on an F800GS with Varios. I didn't want to drill any new holes so I could return the case to native when the tubes are not in use. I popped out the rubber feet and attach this rig via those two holes, adding some 2x2" square aluminum stock inside for reinforcement. If I add a couple of well place holes I'll be able to put the tube unit on the bike easily when the varios aren't needed. I added an additional eye hook that's the right size to hang a wheel lock when not being used.

[Spiritwalker2222]

Originally Posted by donny662

The seller does say "satisfaction guaranteed," but I think that expecting those mounting tabs to hold up to aggressive off road riding is extremely . . . optimistic.

After the tabs broke on one of my tool tubes (from a high side crash), I sawed what was left of the tabs off and attached the tube to my bike with big hose clamps.

I was on some bad washboard trails, but two days!

Anyways, the guy at tooltube refunded me my money. No harm, no foul.

[bross]

We'll see how mine holds up. My wife and I are off on a 4 day dual sport ride next week.

[One Less Harley]

Tool tube on DRZ 400, with a quick release looped around the cap. AGRI supply for $4.99

[bross]

Just got back from the BC Big Trailie Ride, was way rougher that I expected, no issues with the tool tube at all...

[UnclebudinTX]

Originally Posted by bross

Just got back from the BC Big Trailie Ride, was way rougher that I expected, no issues with the tool tube at all...

I hate it when the road turns to powder!!! First thought is "it wont last long i can ride it out" a few minutes later second thought say "crap i v gone this far, i cant stop now" a little later " why didnt i stop when i first entered this powdery crap", "help me pick this thing up".................lol been there done that.............

[surfin]

I have used the tool tubes a bit differently and used them as water canisters.

2 at the front filled with water, with camelbak tubes coming from them. Works great and keeps the weight off my back

I also have one mounted just behind my front bumper for any tools I need to carry

[vanseagal]

The question is how to mount tool tube to -06 DL650 with no pannier rack? Is there a cheap and easy way? I know the Dan Vesels products but it is very expensive to order it from USA to Finland.

I have a Pelican 1500 top box. Has anybody mounted tool tubes to the sides of a top box? I tried to find pictures of any bike with that set up but failed. I'm afraid that if I mount the tool tubes to top box, the bike will look like a rocket launcher or a Spacehip.

Thanks,

Tuomo

[Ceri JC]

Originally Posted by donny662

The seller does say "satisfaction guaranteed," but I think that expecting those mounting tabs to hold up to aggressive off road riding is extremely . . . optimistic.

After the tabs broke on one of my tool tubes (from a high side crash), I sawed what was left of the tabs off and attached the tube to my bike with big hose clamps.

I agree and have proof. I had one of these sat in my garage ready to fit to the bike; I thought better of it when I saw one snap on a dirt ride. The rider didn't crashed, nor had it taken a hit in the past. The mounting tab just sheared from the vibration/impacts of the bike. That's why were are pulled over at this part of the video below (rewind the video to see the sort of riding that it couldn't handle)



These things are designed for keeping paper manuals dry on tractors that do 15mph. Not Advriding, IMO.

[ben2go]

Originally Posted by vanseagal

The question is how to mount tool tube to -06 DL650 with no pannier rack? Is there a cheap and easy way? I know the Dan Vesels products but it is very expensive to order it from USA to Finland.

I have a Pelican 1500 top box. Has anybody mounted tool tubes to the sides of a top box? I tried to find pictures of any bike with that set up but failed. I'm afraid that if I mount the tool tubes to top box, the bike will look like a rocket launcher or a Spacehip.

Thanks,

Tuomo

Do you have crash bars or case guards to protect the engine in the event of a drop?I have seen other inmates mount tool tubes to those and also to the top of their skid plate or bash plate.