Tool Tube?

[globalrider]

Actually....the mounts were made from 2" aluminum round stock with a 1" hole drilled thru the middle and then cut in half...total cost with stainless steel hardware was not that expensive. Inmate Station Chief came up with the idea, I just helped finish them.

I tend to like the plastic tube....due to location....near the rear tire where a lot of damage (pitting/dents) can/will occur, and I like being off road as much as being on road. Also the weight...I know that it is only a pound or less, but every one counts on this bike.

And did I have to mention that the tubes are cheap! (I have spares!)

I will talk to Station Chief about making a couple of extra sets, since he is retired and has more tools and time than I have.

[ylexot]

Originally Posted by globalrider

Actually....the mounts were made from 2" aluminum round stock with a 1" hole drilled thru the middle and then cut in half...total cost with stainless steel hardware was not that expensive. Inmate Station Chief came up with the idea, I just helped finish them.

So, you're going to make them for the cost of materials for everybody who wants them?

[globalrider]

If I was interested in making more mounts, I would not not do so to make some huge profit off of other guys that ride. Not me.

[matloik]

Anyone work out (perhaps in their head) a locking mechanism for these tubes? Something to at least slow someone down ... or deter them from simply uncorking it and walking off with the tool kit? Any ideas?

[RocknTroll]

Originally Posted by globalrider

Last One

OK now fer the next question, but first aint it nice to have friends with tools 'n equipment , whatcha doing with the seat pan????

I been thinkin bout attachin a carry bag or something to one so I don't havta strap it on

[globalrider]

I spoke with Station Chief about the mounts....he's currently on vacation and will be back in about a week. Says he has enough aluminum round stock to make a few more tool tube mounts if anyone wants them. Said the cost for the alum, ss hardware, and labor (machining) would run $45 for a complete set (not including shipping) from Arizona.

PM Station Chief for more details....

Matloik....about the locking.....Station Chief was saying he had figured out an easy way to lock them.

RocknTroll....good eye....it is another project that I am working on. I have a Sargent rear seat ordered, but have been working with a friend that designs ballistic nylon gear for parachutes on making a rear lockable bag (with back support) that uses the seat pan locking mechanism (secure and lockable without bungees).

Also just finished an addition to my Twin Headlight Ernie skidplate (great skidplate!) I will post pictures later.

[RocknTroll]

Originally Posted by globalrider

RocknTroll....good eye....it is another project that I am working on. I have a Sargent rear seat ordered, but have been working with a friend that designs ballistic nylon gear for parachutes on making a rear lockable bag (with back support) that uses the seat pan locking mechanism (secure and lockable without bungees).

Post some pics if ya work it out.

[Andrew]

Originally Posted by matloik

Anyone work out (perhaps in their head) a locking mechanism for these tubes? Something to at least slow someone down ... or deter them from simply uncorking it and walking off with the tool kit? Any ideas?

A simple way would be a springband-retained ball that pushed out from the inside, into a detent in the top cap, where you would need to push the ball back in in order to get the cap to unscrew. You could put a couple in there, say 120 degrees offset, and it would take a bit longer to get the cap off. If you're looking to buy yourself maybe a minute or so.

[Highcountry]

Originally Posted by Andrew

A simple way would be a springband-retained ball that pushed out from the inside, into a detent in the top cap, where you would need to push the ball back in in order to get the cap to unscrew. You could put a couple in there, say 120 degrees offset, and it would take a bit longer to get the cap off. If you're looking to buy yourself maybe a minute or so.

I saw something once where the "lock" was just a little rod that sat inside a plastic case , with gravity keeping the rod in place. "Unlocking" the deal meant holding one of those tiny (but strong) magnets from a Sonicare toothbrush over the hole on top, bringing out the little rod. Drop it back in when you close it next time.

Always struck me as clever as heck.

[MeanStreaker]

Awesome ingenuity in here. What's the easiest way to mount one of these to a KLR650?

[ylexot]

Originally Posted by MeanStreaker

Awesome ingenuity in here. What's the easiest way to mount one of these to a KLR650?

Duct Tape

[DolphinJohn]

Originally Posted by matloik

Anyone work out (perhaps in their head) a locking mechanism for these tubes? Something to at least slow someone down ... or deter them from simply uncorking it and walking off with the tool kit? Any ideas?

The GT-Moto tool tube uses a small set screw that tightens into an indent. in the threads.
Its kinda hidden underneath on the lid and uses a small hex to loosen.

[Hotspice]

Originally Posted by ylexot

Duct Tape

Please, zip ties would be less expensive

[ylexot]

Originally Posted by Hotspice

Please, zip ties would be less expensive

He said easiest, not least expensive.

[FloridaBeakster]

Originally Posted by DolphinJohn

The GT-Moto tool tube uses a small set screw that tightens into an indent. in the threads.
Its kinda hidden underneath on the lid and uses a small hex to loosen.

This was my thinking. Drill a small hole through the lid and body in a spot that will be inconspicuous when mounted but still easy to get to. Thread in a small allen head bolt and make sure you have the appropriate size allen key handy.