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#1 · (Edited)
igured i would ask here and i lookerd for a thread figured it would be a sticky but didn't see one.. was wondering what others have done ......
putting on the manual tube from agri supply and wonder about the mounting options and what the best option (for me that is)


i will be attaching to my GIVI side luggage rack on my 2012 Wee Dl650 on the left side where there is no exhaust..........
i bought 2 big ones and 2 little one but don't think i could fit 4 in my bike but open to ideas



thanks and cheers :)https://www.agrisupply.com/manual-c...MIzIjtlta82gIVDFmGCh3tRAmbEAQYASABEgIPvPD_BwE


here's the bike just because i like seeing pictures of it :)




thanks and cheers!
 
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thanks for all the ideas :smile2:


thanks for info..... i did find what appears to be the main thread (http://www.stromtrooper.com/general-v-strom-discussion/25471-totally-tubular-tool-tube.html) but most pic are not showing as it"s an old thread.....
I have all my tools down low and always with the bike.


i never would've thought of that spot......

the "McMaster tool tube" | Adventure Rider
I mounted mine with double zip ties suitable for UV exposure. The stainless over rubber p-clamps mounted to the Givi racks and the zip ties to the clamps. Seemed as though it might not be that sturdy but after 4 years with no issue, I am convinced it is working. I think the flexibility is better than a firmer mount as there is a lot of bouncing and movement at that location on the bike. YMMV
this sounds good....any pics you'd like to post.?...
 
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I mounted mine with double zip ties suitable for UV exposure. The stainless over rubber p-clamps mounted to the Givi racks and the zip ties to the clamps. Seemed as though it might not be that sturdy but after 4 years with no issue, I am convinced it is working. I think the flexibility is better than a firmer mount as there is a lot of bouncing and movement at that location on the bike. YMMV

Fromm this picture you can see the rear mounting setup with p-clamps and stainless bolts. The front is the same but uses zip ties instead of bolts.
 

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#7 ·
Not sure if you can see the front attachment but it is made using black nylon zip ties (2) tied to the p-clamps. You can get p-clamps at any decent hardware store. As I remember, the reason I chose to use those instead of bolts was that I could not get a wrench in on top of the tube and lining up for bolts was way difficult. The zip ties solved that issue and hold my tool tube full of tools just fine.
 

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#11 ·
I got a set of mounts from OregonMike and couldn't be more pleased. They attach one of the tractor tubes.

I'd be curious about what you are carrying in your tool tube. So far, I've just put in an upgraded version of the OEM tool kit that came with my '14 DL1000A, plus a couple of things like some visegrips, nitrile gloves and one of those Japanese specific screwdrivers.
 
#15 ·
Three *BHZ’s worked for me for the past 12k miles. One through the holes at each end of the farm equipment manual holder, and one around the whole tube.





*Big Honkin’ Zip-ties.


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#16 ·
(from the photo above), I replaced those bolts that hold the bobbins on for your panniers with longer bolts so my gear could be bolted on instead of using cable ties.
 
#18 ·
Here's mine. The tube is 4" ABS drainpipe; I cut the end at an angle to provide heel clearance, and sealed the angle cut with a piece of 1/4" sheet plastic. The front and rear mounts were also made from laminated 1/4" sheet plastic, and it was attached to the bike with zip ties.







 
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