nklr: gps 2.0 getting interesting; shtf service from cabella's

[jeffeyj@aol.com]

Does anyone make a replacement toolbox for the KLR? My cover has broken into several pieces for the second time, and the Kawasaki replacement price wasn't cheap. I don't want to strap on a tool pouch. Maybe one of the guys who make the metal panniers could make up a few. Jeffrey Bryn Miami, Florida

[Martin Fletchall]

I also would be very interested in a "locking" tool/storage box that bolts into the rear rack. Preferably made out of something like the diamond plate aluminum. Anybody know where to get, or have make such a thing? -----Original Message----- From: jeffeyj@... [mailto:jeffeyj@...] Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 9:35 AM To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_klr650] Toolbox Does anyone make a replacement toolbox for the KLR? My cover has broken into several pieces for the second time, and the Kawasaki replacement price wasn't cheap. I don't want to strap on a tool pouch. Maybe one of the guys who make the metal panniers could make up a few. Jeffrey Bryn Miami, Florida Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com Support Dual Sport News by subscribing at: http://www.dualsportnews.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

[Tom]

The tool box on my 2008 isn't watertight. The best that can be said for it is that the grommet that secures the strap to the bottom of the box offers a way for the water that hasn't found its home in the toobbag to dribble out. Are there aftermarket toolboxes? Thanks for your help, Tom

[Blake Sobiloff]

On Dec 6, 2007, at 1:51 PM, Tom wrote:

> Are there aftermarket toolboxes?

Ya' know, Tom, I haven't seen one. The one on my bike was in pretty sad shape when I got it--cover was faded and warped, and the tools inside were a bit rusty. I stuck a Givi on the tail, which blocks access to that spot, so I just removed the whole thing and never looked back. Some folks like the sewer pipe tool tube mounted on the front of the frame, and Doc Krok used to sell a little Otter box that goes where the evaporative canister is on CA bikes. But I haven't seen a replacement for the OEM. Anyone? -- Blake Sobiloff http://www.sobiloff.com/> San Jose, CA (USA)

[Kerry Stottlemyer]

I use to work for a place called UK international and they are Pelicans #1 competitor. Since I no longer work for them I can shamelessly plug them here. About a few months before I left we were working on a new box. The Ultra box. These were more in line with the sizes we would need for tools, gloves, googles, what have you and If a recall correctly they were to be priced around $25.00 give or take and yes they are water proof with a venting latch. UKiternational.com Kerry

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Blake Sobiloff wrote: > > On Dec 6, 2007, at 1:51 PM, Tom wrote: > > Are there aftermarket toolboxes? > > > Ya' know, Tom, I haven't seen one. The one on my bike was in pretty > sad shape when I got it--cover was faded and warped, and the tools > inside were a bit rusty. I stuck a Givi on the tail, which blocks > access to that spot, so I just removed the whole thing and never > looked back. > > Some folks like the sewer pipe tool tube mounted on the front of the > frame, and Doc Krok used to sell a little Otter box that goes where > the evaporative canister is on CA bikes. But I haven't seen a > replacement for the OEM. > > Anyone? > -- > Blake Sobiloff > http://www.sobiloff.com/> > San Jose, CA (USA) >

[traderpro2003]

I rather look in the ditch before reaching for that "bag of iron filings." The tool kit is so army surplus. I put together my own tool kit including real ratchets, necessary sockets and open/boxed-end wrenches, tire irons, chain kit, slime, tube patches, etc. Most of this I put in two heavy-duty soft Husky pouches from Home Depot. $2.29/ea http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay? storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100282543 I place these inside my rear panniers down low (heavy). But the long stuff like robust linesman pliers, tire irons, tube of slime, etc. I put in a waterproof welding container attached to my nerf bars. You can see it in Boulder_Adv_Rider album - Right side view. Military check-points see this and always take me very seriously...ha ha. When you're out of bounds, you have to be ready to self-rescue. I've found the stock tool bag is really only good for cracking walnuts while you wait for a helo or the calvary. On big trips, I even carry a compact air compressor. The welding tube will hold a good mountain bike pump as well. I'll take it if I'm in the mood to roll the dice. I did over 4k miles through/out of Baja and never got a flat or touched a tool. I did have Yamaha change the oil and put-on a fresh MT61 rear tire in La Paz though. Brian

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Blake Sobiloff wrote: > > On Dec 6, 2007, at 1:51 PM, Tom wrote: > > Are there aftermarket toolboxes? > > > Ya' know, Tom, I haven't seen one. The one on my bike was in pretty > sad shape when I got it--cover was faded and warped, and the tools > inside were a bit rusty. I stuck a Givi on the tail, which blocks > access to that spot, so I just removed the whole thing and never > looked back. > > Some folks like the sewer pipe tool tube mounted on the front of the > frame, and Doc Krok used to sell a little Otter box that goes where > the evaporative canister is on CA bikes. But I haven't seen a > replacement for the OEM. > > Anyone? > -- > Blake Sobiloff > http://www.sobiloff.com/> > San Jose, CA (USA) >

[traderpro2003]

This Helio is pretty cool. http://www.helio.com/page?p=videos&id=directsearch&cmpid=BAC-yhoo-15- rollup-ocean#videos Also, for those that spend time in remote locations and want a SHTF button, it appears this Spot from Cabella's is an option. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp? id=0051330518244a&type=product&cmCat=Search_Results_NYR&returnPage=searc h- results1.jsp&QueryText=spot&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1& Ntt=spot&noImage=0

[Hedrek]

I almost bought a Pelican like box at W-Mart, about (8x10)for about $15.00, less than the $25.00 or so at REI, then I got me a Walmart kids lunch box for $6.00. Fits in my Wolfman bag and my girlfriend thinks I'm cute. Oh yeah, I am pretty damn cute. And my new big ass IMS plastic tank makes me extra cute today. Not here yet, but on the way. I do love my KLR. On to the Doo and hot grips. --- Kerry Stottlemyer wrote:

> I use to work for a place called UK international > and they are Pelicans #1 competitor. Since > I no longer work for them I can shamelessly plug > them here. > About a few months before I left we were working on > a new box. The Ultra box. These > were more in line with the sizes we would need for > tools, gloves, googles, what have you > and If a recall correctly they were to be priced > around $25.00 give or take and yes they are > water proof with a venting latch. > UKiternational.com > Kerry > > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Blake Sobiloff > wrote: > > > > On Dec 6, 2007, at 1:51 PM, Tom wrote: > > > Are there aftermarket toolboxes? > > > > > > Ya' know, Tom, I haven't seen one. The one on my > bike was in pretty > > sad shape when I got it--cover was faded and > warped, and the tools > > inside were a bit rusty. I stuck a Givi on the > tail, which blocks > > access to that spot, so I just removed the whole > thing and never > > looked back. > > > > Some folks like the sewer pipe tool tube mounted > on the front of the > > frame, and Doc Krok used to sell a little Otter > box that goes where > > the evaporative canister is on CA bikes. But I > haven't seen a > > replacement for the OEM. > > > > Anyone? > > -- > > Blake Sobiloff > > http://www.sobiloff.com/> > > San Jose, CA (USA) > > > > > >

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