Author Topic: Side covers (Read 5088 times)

squire · **on:** August 14, 2012, 10:14:31 pm

Kind of a lame post post but I'm curious where everyone carries their tools? I can't carry them where they're intended to go or the cover will fly off while I'm travelling, it's a miracle I still have it!! I'm thinking of using a bungie and putting my tools under the seat in a plastic bag. None of my side covers fit, I would have failed my grade 10 metal work class if I had of put out work like that. The two triangler shaped covers both have about a 1/4 inch gap I can't close up inviting rain and dirt to enter. C5 by the way.

barenekd · **Reply #1 on:** August 14, 2012, 10:35:44 pm

I have a fanny pack I throw anything extra I think I might need. At least it's good for a bottle of water. I seldom carry anything extra in the tool department. Pliers would be a good thing, though, or a Leatherman. I used to carry the stuff under the webbing on the rear of my seat, but I've lost a few things out of that, so I went back to the fanny pack. Those served me well in my enduro riding days, and it still works fine!
Bare

motorat · **Reply #2 on:** August 14, 2012, 10:41:49 pm

i got a small tank bag from cycle gear.
and i also have a small canvas bag attached to the grab handle on the pillion seat

Jack Leis · **Reply #3 on:** August 14, 2012, 10:44:24 pm

I carry my tools, registration and such in a leather pouch behind the seat. $20.00 from Walmart and the quality isnt too bad.

Arizoni · **Reply #4 on:** August 14, 2012, 11:00:41 pm

I still have the original tools in the plastic bag in the hot dog cover.
The rest of my tools are just tossed into one of my saddle bags.
My bags have a pocket on them closed with a Velcro strap and my tire pressure guage and a small volt/ohm meter ride in one of them.

Fogrunner · **Reply #5 on:** August 14, 2012, 11:22:56 pm

I had the same dilemma, so I'm ordering the leather tool roll for bag. Should be sufficient with the existing toolboxes, such as they are.

foggy95 · **Reply #6 on:** August 14, 2012, 11:24:49 pm

Quote from: Jack Leis on August 14, 2012, 10:44:24 pm

I carry my tools, registration and such in a leather pouch behind the seat. $20.00 from Walmart and the quality isnt too bad.

That is a nice looking bag - never saw anything like that at our local Walmart, I'll look again. Noticed your license plate frame - Semper Fi from this former member of Uncle Sam's Misguided Children as well!

Jack Leis · **Reply #7 on:** August 14, 2012, 11:29:21 pm

Oorah Foggy! Found the bag in the automotive dept. minus the Union Jack. Hecho in Pakistan.

gremlin · **Reply #8 on:** August 14, 2012, 11:35:07 pm

Quote from: squire on August 14, 2012, 10:14:31 pm

....... I'm curious where everyone carries their tools? .....

After reading about all these mechanical problems ........ I'm thinking I need to carry my riding tools in a chase-van.

squire · **Reply #9 on:** August 15, 2012, 12:33:08 am

Quote from: gremlin on August 14, 2012, 11:35:07 pm

After reading about all these mechanical problems ........ I'm thinking I need to carry my riding tools in a chase-van.

Well, today's the first day I've had my bike and I love it but!!! I just came back from a 25 km ride and the chrome tool kit door was wide open, that's with no tools in it. My speedometer cable broke and I have an oil leak having had to add one litre of oil in only 125 kilometres. I'll look for a tool bag to put behind the solo seat at Walmart, thanks for the tip.

barenekd · **Reply #10 on:** August 15, 2012, 12:39:58 am

Check for the Wally World pouches online. I have one, thanks to Jack, but I really don't have anyplace to mount it. They are nice, though. They also have some nice saddlebags.
Bare

TWinOKC · **Reply #11 on:** August 15, 2012, 12:43:12 am

I got a bicycle bag at Target, the kind that has straps and goes behind the seat for $10. Made by Bell. The best tool to have is a cell phone.

squire · **Reply #12 on:** August 15, 2012, 12:47:20 am

Quote from: TWinOKC on August 15, 2012, 12:43:12 am

I got a bicycle bag at Target, the kind that has straps and goes behind the seat for $10. Made by Bell. The best tool to have is a cell phone.

And a credit card!!

I usually don't carry any tools on any of my bikes modern bikes being what they are but it is trustrating when I can't carry them in the intended location on my RE!! The last bike I carried tools with me was my Ural, I'm hoping this isn't a repeat of that experience.

wildbill · **Reply #13 on:** August 15, 2012, 02:00:34 am

you really don't need any repair tools when out with your favorite toy. just get a friend to follow you in his van or ute.
if something goes wrong -load it up and talk about the good times on the way home. lol

Lwt Big Cheese · **Reply #14 on:** August 15, 2012, 10:11:21 am

So far I've never carried tools.

Desi Bike · **Reply #15 on:** August 15, 2012, 01:05:52 pm

I moved my tool bag, the stock one, to the electric side box. It fits under the metal plate thing quite well. I got tired with breaking finger nails wrestling the cover of the 'air cleaner' off its rubber grommets in the stock location. I did add an adjustable (one size strips all) wrench so if need be I can take the wheels off.

barenekd · **Reply #16 on:** August 15, 2012, 05:37:41 pm

You're never going to have the one you need anyway. Cell phone and AAA card.
I've never needed any more than a screwdriver and tape anyway.
Bare

gremlin · **Reply #17 on:** August 15, 2012, 07:58:33 pm

Quote from: Desi Bike on August 15, 2012, 01:05:52 pm

....... I got tired with breaking finger nails wrestling the cover of the 'air cleaner' off .......

Nahhh, that wasn't really written by a Bullet Rider

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Jack Leis · **Reply #18 on:** August 15, 2012, 10:47:09 pm

In drag ?

GlennF · **Reply #19 on:** August 16, 2012, 12:21:41 am

On a related note ... has anyone worked out how to remove the door from those toolboxes ?

I assume it has something to do with the hinges but its not obvious how to go about it.