At last, the fekkin toolbox!

[Falco9]

Apology fully accepted Mark (and although not needed its much appreciated) we are all human and all that...... Plus to be honest my need isn't as great as Sean's as I don't have to get back to Africa I'm sure he'll buy me a pint by way of compensation if we ever meet up

I've got your number and I'll give you a call once your back from your hols and arrange to pop down and collect mine in person. I'm sure it'll be worth the wait

F9

 

[Mark Hooton]

Gooooooooooooot one!!!!!!!!!!!

Mate, following our phone call I contacted the guy who does the Tig welding - he had an earlier prototype there so I got it off him and put it together - to me it seems absolutely fine and well fit for purpose.

I`ve sent you a text, I am hoping to have got you before leaving Grimsby. If not you are welcome to collect from my `Kath` - just say who you are, give her the dosh and all is well but let me know if you want it posting out, thats also no probs!

 

[Bounce]

OK, box has arrived and been fitted...some pics below...

Some feedback:-

> Easy to fit
> Once secured into place, no movement
> Sturdy & robust construction
> I like the 'just fabricated' look
> Lock is good, and once the side lid is locked it feels solid & secure
> I fitted the top brackets first, and to a third tightness; this allows you to position the box just so, and you can then allow room for the pannier to slide into place...once done, then fully tighten

Hope this is useful.

 

[SeanC]

Oops! Sorry about that. I am however truly grateful....... If that helps......
Sean

 

[blueoffroader400]

Any chance of a pic from the backside? showing the rear?
Cheers

 

[Bounce]

Any chance of a pic from the backside? showing the rear?
Cheers

Do you want a pic of the entire rear area...with/without panniers?

 

[Mark Hooton]

ha - funny man u are keith

"I like the 'just fabricated' look"

It was.......................

Surprised the Tig welding still wasn`t warm when you opened it.

Now leave me alone

But seriously, thanks for the opinions, constructive or positive - I am sure the other lads will be thankful as I can easily have crap in my eyes over all my babies.

Told you it was sturdy...............

Pleased you liked the lock - it was the most expensive and best quality I could find and its worth it.

 

[blueoffroader400]

Do you want a pic of the entire rear area...with/without panniers?

Without panniers, so from exhaust side looking at the rear of box?
Cheers

 

[Bounce]

Without panniers, so from exhaust side looking at the rear of box?
Cheers

How about these...

 

[Bounce]

"I like the 'just fabricated' look"

It was.......................

Surprised the Tig welding still wasn`t warm when you opened it.

The welding....it was warm....

 

[Dave Ett]

Just a very good thought!

You are right about the hinges, but it does mean that the lid stays attached to the box at all times - its a great idea and I may see what the lads think but I have a feeling there would be a preference towards the hinges. Any comments guys?

Further thought on the removable lid thread:

If the lid had a piece of high density foam glued to the inside, it could be used for resting the wheel hub / your knees on during a tyre change / repair?

Is it big enough for that?

 

[Mark Hooton]

Mmmmm

Further thought on the removable lid thread:

If the lid had a piece of high density foam glued to the inside, it could be used for resting the wheel hub / your knees on during a tyre change / repair?

Is it big enough for that?

Don`t think it is big enough for that pal but good idea anyway

 

[Bounce]

Some feedback, post trip....

Well, I'm delighted to report that after 3600 miles, both on & off road, and dropped a couple of times too....the Hooton tool box was bomb proof..

The only thing that happened, was I lost a nut from the lower securing arm that connects to the pannier frame...but the bolt stayed in...

I got wet a couple of times, but my tools were placed in a dry bag & perfectly fine. In fact, very little water found its way into the box...

 

[Mark Hooton]

Brill!

Brill mate, I am pleased you found it value for money.

Do you need any more fasteners to replace the ones you have lost?

 

[Bounce]

Brill mate, I am pleased you found it value for money.

Do you need any more fasteners to replace the ones you have lost?

I'll have a look and see if I have a spare nut...if not, I may request just the one senor....

 

[Mark Hooton]

No probs

Ok mate, let me know

Btw the bolt stayed in coz its mine and its black magik init .

 

[Mark Hooton]

But seriously

But seriously pal it should not have come off in the first place - it was a nyloc

 

[Bounce]

Ok mate, let me know

Btw the bolt stayed in coz its mine and its black magik init .

Well the bolt did have a hazy glow about it....

Yep, a nut is required

But seriously pal it should not have come off in the first place - it was a nyloc

Not sure mate...everything else was fine, but I did go over several miles of bloody gnarly washboard type stuff...thought I had tightened it sufficiently...

 

[Mark Hooton]

ok

Ok mate, Monday is my last day at work so if i get the chance (doubtful) I`ll sling a stainless nyloc in the post for you.

If i forget it will have to be when i get back from Scotland in about a weeks time so you may have to remind me.

Your address? (PM me it if you don`t wanna get stalked.........)

 

[Bounce]

Ok mate, Monday is my last day at work so if i get the chance (doubtful) I`ll sling a stainless nyloc in the post for you.

If i forget it will have to be when i get back from Scotland in about a weeks time so you may have to remind me.

Your address? (PM me it if you don`t wanna get stalked.........)

No problem, most kind...PM on the way....