As as someone who has had a DR for about 2 months..... hold the phone. That black thing is a "tool box"? Here I was pocketing my insurance and registration lol. I am not the sharpest tool in the shed and thought it was part of snorkel system. Yay me! Thanks for the enlightenment, insurance and registration going in a zip lock in here. Nice creative vision re purposing a welding rod container. Thanks 4 sharing. 1 person learned something.
So glad you enjoy the videos, Many might say if your binge watching you must be having a tough time sleeping LOL. Again thank you for the comment and support. Dino
Welcome to the world of handmade tool tube owners! I like the retrieval device. I used a top from a paint spray can and glued a tie-wrap to it. It worked until it didn't. 😁 Mine is a piece of 3" ABS tube with a bracket made from an aluminum door threshold. The most expensive part was the Oatey expandable plug for the end. I used a heat gun to relieve the side panel somewhat and allow it to form around the tube. Thanks for the vid Dino, now go hide in the basement where it's cooler!!
Dino I think the tube will be durable. I the welding tube is very neat. I have a PVC tube fastened in a similar way and it has worked fine on some very rough roads over Nana kilometres. I had to put a tool retrieval piece in like you. One thing I did was add a loop of metal cable secured to the lid. When the lid is tightened the free end of the loop secures to the helmet lock (key operated) that is standard on the DR. Stops someone unscrewing the cap ( or vibrating open when riding) and losing tools.
Hey Dino, you wanted to fix how far out the tube is by changing the angle iron. If you wanted to save money you could take the bracket off, apply heat and bend the two tabs towards the angle iron and this should pull the whole thing inwards, without all the extra work needed. I love your content, I just thought id recommend trying this before spending more money and time on it than you have to.
Thanks for the tip, that would work for sure. I am finding that it is not a big of a problem as I first thought and may just leave it as is. Thanks for the tip though. Dino
The Canadian Tire flux core 125i is the same unit as the Harbor Freight Titanium 125 but only buy it on sale for like 269.00 Cdn...much better welder for the sale price.
Thanks for the tip. I agree don't buy anything from Cantire that's not on sale. Eventually I'll upgrade the old 79 dollar flux core but for now it does ok for what I need. Thanks again Dino
У меня был сделан подобный контейнер.Не выдержало крепление стандартного инструментального бокса, дало трещину.Я думаю, стоит добавить ещё одну точку опоры, ближе к хвосту.
Interesting, thank you for the information. I try not to load mine up with too much weight but perhaps an additional attachment would be good. Thank you again. Dino
It works fine for me and has lasted 2 years now without an issue. I did put in a 1/4" plywood base in it to help with strength but other than that it works great right out of the store. Thank you for the question. Dino
Half the fun of the DR is creating individual improvements like this, well done Dino, I really enjoy your ingenuity!
Thank you very much!
As as someone who has had a DR for about 2 months..... hold the phone. That black thing is a "tool box"? Here I was pocketing my insurance and registration lol. I am not the sharpest tool in the shed and thought it was part of snorkel system. Yay me!
Thanks for the enlightenment, insurance and registration going in a zip lock in here.
Nice creative vision re purposing a welding rod container. Thanks 4 sharing.
1 person learned something.
Lol that's great, I'm glad I could help out.
Thanks for the feedback.
Dino
Hey Dino I've been binge watching your videos and want to thank you so much for all you have taught me.
So glad you enjoy the videos, Many might say if your binge watching you must be having a tough time sleeping LOL. Again thank you for the comment and support.
Dino
I like it, guess I have a new project this weekend. Thank you Dino.
Sounds like a good weekend!
Thanks for the comment.
Dino
Great video, thank you Dino 👍
Youre welding skills are improving!
I have to say that is a great idea.
Welcome to the world of handmade tool tube owners! I like the retrieval device. I used a top from a paint spray can and glued a tie-wrap to it. It worked until it didn't. 😁 Mine is a piece of 3" ABS tube with a bracket made from an aluminum door threshold. The most expensive part was the Oatey expandable plug for the end. I used a heat gun to relieve the side panel somewhat and allow it to form around the tube. Thanks for the vid Dino, now go hide in the basement where it's cooler!!
Great tips and advice about the heat gun.
Dino
Great job Dino !
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
Dino
Nice tool tube Dino! Gave me some ideas on how to improve how I mount the tool tubes on our bikes thanks for the work you put into making the video.
Thanks Paul, almost spring lol soon we will be back on the gravel.
Dino
Great stuff Dino
Glad you liked it, thanks for the feedback.
Dino
Built one ! Thanks Dino love the videos ! did a slightly different hanger set up but worked great Thanks again.
Glad I could help, I love the fact you made it your own with your own style of mount, that is what its all about.
Dino
Dino I think the tube will be durable. I the welding tube is very neat. I have a PVC tube fastened in a similar way and it has worked fine on some very rough roads over Nana kilometres. I had to put a tool retrieval piece in like you. One thing I did was add a loop of metal cable secured to the lid. When the lid is tightened the free end of the loop secures to the helmet lock (key operated) that is standard on the DR. Stops someone unscrewing the cap ( or vibrating open when riding) and losing tools.
Thanks Mal, great suggestion I'll have to do that. I have a few great comments on this project, may have to do a follow up. 😉
Dino
Dino, your welds look a heck of a lot better than mine! Good vid. Doing this to my DR soon!
Glad you enjoyed the video and than you for the support on my welding skills. I hope your project goes well.
Dino
Hey Dino enjoyed for video on the tool container. I’m going to see if I can copy yours for my DRZ400S. Cheers.
Glad you liked it, let me know how yours turns out.
Dino
Well played, Dino!
This has been a long overdue project that I need tackle.
Hopefully this vid will get my arse in gear!
I am sure you will get to it soon. You ride a lot more than me and that's what's important 😀. Thanks for the comment.
Dino
Clever
Hey Dino, you wanted to fix how far out the tube is by changing the angle iron. If you wanted to save money you could take the bracket off, apply heat and bend the two tabs towards the angle iron and this should pull the whole thing inwards, without all the extra work needed. I love your content, I just thought id recommend trying this before spending more money and time on it than you have to.
Thanks for the tip, that would work for sure. I am finding that it is not a big of a problem as I first thought and may just leave it as is. Thanks for the tip though.
Dino
Nice, thanks I’m going to make my own because just like you I want a bit more length for tire irons.
making your own is also the more fun way lol. Thanks for the comment
Dino
Nive video,
I was wondering. On the tube bracket, couldn't you have just bent the tabs a little bit to get the tube in closer?
The Canadian Tire flux core 125i is the same unit as the Harbor Freight Titanium 125 but only buy it on sale for like 269.00 Cdn...much better welder for the sale price.
Thanks for the tip. I agree don't buy anything from Cantire that's not on sale. Eventually I'll upgrade the old 79 dollar flux core but for now it does ok for what I need.
Thanks again
Dino
У меня был сделан подобный контейнер.Не выдержало крепление стандартного инструментального бокса, дало трещину.Я думаю, стоит добавить ещё одну точку опоры, ближе к хвосту.
Interesting, thank you for the information. I try not to load mine up with too much weight but perhaps an additional attachment would be good.
Thank you again.
Dino
Is mounting on the inner side of the frame possible? This would move it further in as well.
I was wondering if you have any info on your storage top box,
I'm still trying to figure out size and what other people are doing
Thanks
How do you like that ammo box for your cargo storage? I was going to grab one from PA to throw some groceries in and plop it on my dr350
It works fine for me and has lasted 2 years now without an issue. I did put in a 1/4" plywood base in it to help with strength but other than that it works great right out of the store. Thank you for the question.
Dino
How much does that mod weigh?
Not sure, I never actually weighed it, the tools inside weigh more than the storage unit.
Thanks for the question.
Dino
Who spotted the squirrel during the video?
Lol I did!