Where do you mount your tool tube?

ChopperCharles · 12-26-2020, 03:34 PM

I'm thinking I'd like to have waterproof tool storage on the bike somewhere.... and still leave plenty of room in my stock saddlebags. Has anyone found a clean solution to store some longer tools on the bike, but not in the bags?

Charles.

posplayr · 12-28-2020, 12:42 AM

EDIT: Second read I see you were asking where? I think i have seen them mounted low in various positions (like off of both front/rear rack/guards).

These seem to popular

kemimoto Upgrade Motorcycle Tool Tube Kit, 110MM Diameter Motorcycle Storage Canister with Lock Latch Universal

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...O0TS2HRW&psc=1

FYI

https://advrider.com/f/threads/csc-2...#post-41487834

calvarez · 12-29-2020, 01:34 PM

I bought traditional "burrito tubes" from agrisupply.com for a few bucks each.

https://www.agrisupply.com/manual-ca...rene/p/109315/

https://www.agrisupply.com/manual-ca...tyle/p/109316/

This is a larger one I didn't buy.

https://www.agrisupply.com/mega-larg...ster/p/109317/

The large holds a standard Scotch bottle, and the small holds 3-5 cigars depending on the vitola. I put another large tube on the right side. I used a variety of hardware and some rubber-covered cable clamps to go around the side case frame.

calvarez · 12-29-2020, 01:36 PM

Warning, despite the common "burrito tube" name, they will not fit all burritos. The ones from your neighborhood corner Mexican joint are perfect, in my experience. Those over-rounded ones from Chipotle will not fit at all. I'm guessing the problem is that real Mexican burritos are metric, and Chipotle's are SAE.

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ChopperCharles Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: RDU, NC Posts: 677	Where do you mount your tool tube? I'm thinking I'd like to have waterproof tool storage on the bike somewhere.... and still leave plenty of room in my stock saddlebags. Has anyone found a clean solution to store some longer tools on the bike, but not in the bags? Charles.
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posplayr Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Arizona Posts: 15	EDIT: Second read I see you were asking where? I think i have seen them mounted low in various positions (like off of both front/rear rack/guards). These seem to popular *kemimoto Upgrade Motorcycle Tool Tube Kit, 110MM Diameter Motorcycle Storage Canister with Lock Latch Universal* https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...O0TS2HRW&psc=1 FYI https://advrider.com/f/threads/csc-2...#post-41487834 __________________ Potential Hawk DLX 250 Owner. Currently researching EFI tuning options for minor engine mods (trail port, 4 deg advanced plate, 10:1 CR). Prior bikes Suzuki 81 GS750EX, 83 GS1100ED. Long time member at GSResources.com Last edited by posplayr; 12-28-2020 at 02:01 AM.
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12-29-2020, 01:34 PM	#3
calvarez Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 334	I bought traditional "burrito tubes" from agrisupply.com for a few bucks each. https://www.agrisupply.com/manual-ca...rene/p/109315/ https://www.agrisupply.com/manual-ca...tyle/p/109316/ This is a larger one I didn't buy. https://www.agrisupply.com/mega-larg...ster/p/109317/ The large holds a standard Scotch bottle, and the small holds 3-5 cigars depending on the vitola. I put another large tube on the right side. I used a variety of hardware and some rubber-covered cable clamps to go around the side case frame. __________________ 2016 RX3 2002 Honda CBR1100XX
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12-29-2020, 01:36 PM	#4
calvarez Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 334	Warning, despite the common "burrito tube" name, they will not fit all burritos. The ones from your neighborhood corner Mexican joint are perfect, in my experience. Those over-rounded ones from Chipotle will not fit at all. I'm guessing the problem is that real Mexican burritos are metric, and Chipotle's are SAE. __________________ 2016 RX3 2002 Honda CBR1100XX
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