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Tool pouch location...need some opinions.
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Also, I'm aware that I could carry tools in my saddlebags, but I'm trying to conserve that space, dedicating it to clothing and items for 2-up road trips. And, I have a windshield bag too, but that is used for small items like glasses and gloves. Also, I take the windshield off most of the time for around town riding.
So, what do you guys think?
So, what do you guys think?
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Originally Posted by mile high king View Post
Here is another idea, that I think is cleaner. I too wanted my tool pouch on the rear, but not taking up any room on the passenger seat or in the saddlebags. I also have a detachable backrest and luggage rack, so the mounting location had to accomodate that. Here is how I made it work. You won't be able to see all this detail from the (lower left, blow up the thumbnail) picture, but I basically replaced the 2 big lower bolts that hold the license plate frame to the tubular chrome fender rail with extra long bolts with spacer tubes (sorry don't remember the length. That basically moved the entire licence plate back far enought to 1) allow the toolbag to fit under the detachable backrest when it was on and 2) keep it from being forward so far that it contacted the fender. To hold the bag to the license plate bracket, I simply used the top 2 license plate bolts to go through holes I drilled in the toolbag. It works perfect in achieving both those things. A plus over your design is that it keeps it up away from road grime. (BTW, I happen to use a Windzone HD tool kit and it is mounted in a RiverRoad tool bag)
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i wonder if it would affect placement of my SAC travel bag that slips over detachable passenger backrest..at present bag rests on license plate frame.
Originally Posted by mile high king View Post
Here is another idea, that I think is cleaner. I too wanted my tool pouch on the rear, but not taking up any room on the passenger seat or in the saddlebags. I also have a detachable backrest and luggage rack, so the mounting location had to accomodate that. Here is how I made it work. You won't be able to see all this detail from the (lower left, blow up the thumbnail) picture, but I basically replaced the 2 big lower bolts that hold the license plate frame to the tubular chrome fender rail with extra long bolts with spacer tubes (sorry don't remember the length. That basically moved the entire licence plate back far enought to 1) allow the toolbag to fit under the detachable backrest when it was on and 2) keep it from being forward so far that it contacted the fender. To hold the bag to the license plate bracket, I simply used the top 2 license plate bolts to go through holes I drilled in the toolbag. It works perfect in achieving both those things. A plus over your design is that it keeps it up away from road grime. (BTW, I happen to use a Windzone HD tool kit and it is mounted in a RiverRoad tool bag)
NICE !
i wonder if it would affect placement of my SAC travel bag that slips over detachable passenger backrest..at present bag rests on license plate frame.
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From: Salt Lake City, UT. Dushore, Pa.
+1 on messing up your paint, that will rub. I have seen a lisc. bracket that has a sm plate attached that would be just what you need. I've looked and can't find it but your HD parts guy should know.
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Tourer
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From: Bluffton, South Carolina
Thanks to mile high king for the idea. Pics to follow.
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Ok, many thanks to Mile High King.
I went with his mounting location. I went to the hardware store today and bought 3" stainless bolts and 2 galvanized steel pipes, which was the only thing that I could find that would work. Also some small bolts and large flat washers that are used inside the bag. Due to the location of the fastex buckles on the bag, I couldn't use the license plate holes, so the bag is bolted to the license plate frame at the top. The license plate is attached to the frame with the red reflector bolts seen at the bottom. I will be finding something to fill the empty holes up top soon.
Looks like mine might be located a bit further back than Mile High Kings. I'm waiting for a luggage rack that I ordered. It should be here Monday. Its the Motherwell MWL-475 that bolts directly to the passenger backrest. I think its going to clear, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
The first pic is a test fit, the second and third are the finished pics.
I went with his mounting location. I went to the hardware store today and bought 3" stainless bolts and 2 galvanized steel pipes, which was the only thing that I could find that would work. Also some small bolts and large flat washers that are used inside the bag. Due to the location of the fastex buckles on the bag, I couldn't use the license plate holes, so the bag is bolted to the license plate frame at the top. The license plate is attached to the frame with the red reflector bolts seen at the bottom. I will be finding something to fill the empty holes up top soon.
Looks like mine might be located a bit further back than Mile High Kings. I'm waiting for a luggage rack that I ordered. It should be here Monday. Its the Motherwell MWL-475 that bolts directly to the passenger backrest. I think its going to clear, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
The first pic is a test fit, the second and third are the finished pics.
Last edited by HHI Dave; Feb 14, 2009 at 02:51 AM.
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Ok, if 25 years of riding have taught me anything, its that you should always bring along tools on a road trip. Sockets, allens, screwdrivers, adjustable wrench, electrical tape, zip ties, etc.
That said, I spent the better part of the afternoon trying to find a place to hang this leather tool pouch on my bike. I wanted to hang it under the headlight but just couldn't keep it from resting on the front fender.
I also tried the frame downtubes but it was too bulky, and more importantly, it blocked airflow to the front cylinder.
So, in the end I chose the location seen in the pics. I just can't decide if it works for me or not.
Also, I'm aware that I could carry tools in my saddlebags, but I'm trying to conserve that space, dedicating it to clothing and items for 2-up road trips. And, I have a windshield bag too, but that is used for small items like glasses and gloves. Also, I take the windshield off most of the time for around town riding.
So, what do you guys think?
That said, I spent the better part of the afternoon trying to find a place to hang this leather tool pouch on my bike. I wanted to hang it under the headlight but just couldn't keep it from resting on the front fender.
I also tried the frame downtubes but it was too bulky, and more importantly, it blocked airflow to the front cylinder.
So, in the end I chose the location seen in the pics. I just can't decide if it works for me or not.
Also, I'm aware that I could carry tools in my saddlebags, but I'm trying to conserve that space, dedicating it to clothing and items for 2-up road trips. And, I have a windshield bag too, but that is used for small items like glasses and gloves. Also, I take the windshield off most of the time for around town riding.
So, what do you guys think?
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Tourer
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From: Bluffton, South Carolina