Fitting a tool tube on a GS.

[comberjohn]

Was thinking about fitting a tool tube to my TC for carrying a few basic tools and the puncture kit.
Not as many places to pick from as the GSA. Has anyone had any success with finding a good place to mount it?

 

[Tractors are go]

I went for the cymark from NN, fits really well, easy to get stuff in/out.
Can get a small compressor, puncture repair kit and torx t handles + screwdriver.

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[Bendy toy]

How about P clips onto the rear frame tube?

 

[Tractors are go]

That'd work. Just use security headed bolts.

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[Sgt.Cupid]

I'm looking at doing something similar on my old 05 GS.
What I've been looking at are tool tubes designed for push bike bottle holders. You can get a one and a bottle cage for under a tenner and the advantage is you can easily take the tool tube off the bike when its parked up for the night.
If I get round to fitting one I'll post a pic.

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[Sgt.Cupid]

Fitted these to the forks, not ideal location, but it looked a bit tight on the rear frame tubes.
I will be fitting a metal disc in the top and bottom to reinforce the plastic against the contents damaging it.
Think I'll be removing the small top section too.
Also put a couple of zip tie loops on the cages to thread a velcro strap through and over the bottle to keep it in situ.

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[Deleted account 190920002]

Saw an interesting adaption on a bike at the lights in Aberdeen on Monday the guy seemed to have a shallow tray/ toolbox mounted under his offside pannier he was foreign so I didn't really get much look see and I was in a hurry.

 

[Bendy toy]

Why oh why would you want to shake the contents like a demonic bar tender on speed?

There is more than enough space on the RHS frame tube (115mm between tyre and GSA side case frame) just be aware the final drive needs space at full bump.

 

[Sgt.Cupid]

Why oh why would you want to shake the contents like a demonic bar tender on speed?

There is more than enough space on the RHS frame tube (115mm between tyre and GSA side case frame) just be aware the final drive needs space at full bump.

Yes there is enough clearance for the fixed type, and maybe if I had more time to fiddle about I may have got these to fit...But I wanted to be able to remove the tube with it's contents easily when parked up, for security.
And rest assured anything that gets put inside those containers will well padded out to minimise the shake rattle and roll.

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[Bendy toy]

TBH I thought you were having a laugh. Are you going to add some LED spot lights to the same brackets?

 

[bigtwin]

Why oh why would you want to shake the contents like a demonic bar tender on speed?.

And it's all unsprung weight as well!

The holy grail of improving handling is the reduction of unsprung weight!

 

[Sgt.Cupid]

TBH I thought you were having a laugh. Are you going to add some LED spot lights to the same brackets?

Now you're just being silly....they are on the crash bars already.
Although I have seen some nice rotating led disco lights in maplins that would fit on the hand guards.

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[Bendy toy]

All you need is some self tappers and you can screw the bike bottle holders under the petrol tank. What could possibly go wrong?

 

[comberjohn]

As bendy says, think that there should be enough room on a frame tube above the FD for a modestly sized tube to be attached.
Only need enough room for a puncture repair kit and the original tool kit. I lost the use of the tool tray under the seat due to the control box for my aftermarket ESA suspension.
Don't always have my top box or panniers on and that's the time I'll need them!
Was also considering one of those rear numberplate box thingies, but not sure if they're deep enough.

 

[Bendy toy]

How about the GSA type too box that fits to the RHS side case frame? The GS wont have that frame but it cant be too much of a hassle to fit a suitable small frame to the GS.

There is space on the GSA to carry a Givi Tan01 fuel bottle on the wheel side of the side case frame. That bottle carries 2.5 litres (more actually) and fits with plenty of space between tyre and side case. Obviously that wont carry tool but the measurements are online.

Another option would be a LiFePo starter battery. They take up much less space than a standard lead acid and might even fit under the petrol tank. Dry tech so could go anywhere. That leaves LOADS of space under the seat. Costa have fallen to around £80 for a 240 CCA battery.

 

[Ted]

If GSA has BM alloy boxes try this. Secure when boxes on and still accessible.

 

[Big Si]

As above, using p clips, sorry about the pics, taken years ago with an old Nokia