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techtalk:ref:body43 [2018/11/23 23:23]
hippysmack [Custom Swingarm Toolbag Mount]
techtalk:ref:body43 [2022/03/09 05:15]
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 ====== REF: Body Parts ====== ====== REF: Body Parts ======
-====== Tool Bags ======+====== Tool Bags and What To Carry ====== 
 +\\ 
 + 
 +====== List of Tools Carried ====== 
 + 
 +Here is a toolbag item checklist PDF {{ pdf-bulletin:​riders_service_tools.pdf |Rider'​s Service Tools}} from the MoCo for different Ironhead motorcycles. \\ 
 + 
 +Here is an idea to shorten some cheap wrenches if needed to keep them in a tool bag. \\ 
 +The middle was cut out of standard size wrenches and then the two ends welded back together. \\ 
 +{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​shortened_wrenches_for_toolbag_1_by_popgadget.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Popgadget of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1098137&​page=8)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​shortened_wrenches_for_toolbag_2_by_popgadget.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Popgadget of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​fo 
 +rums/​showthread.php?​t=1098137&​page=8)) \\ 
 +====== Toolbags and Mounting ====== 
 + 
 +===== Downtube Bag ===== 
 +**An HD bag**: \\ 
 +The bracket with two nuts already welded to the down tubes was used to fasten the bag. ((maurino17 of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1666606)) \\ 
 + 
 +|  HD downtube bag. ((photos by maurino17 of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1666606)) ​ || 
 +|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​body:​downtube_bag_1_by_maurino17.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​body:​downtube_bag_2_by_maurino17.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| 
 + 
 +**9000 series Otter Box**: \\ 
 +It's waterproof and small enough to mount on the downtubes. \\ 
 +  * Waterproof - Crushproof - Airtight 
 +  * Watertight to depths well beyond 100 feet 
 +  * Floats and stays watertight in water 
 +  * Closed cell neoprene O-ring to keep water out 
 +  * Made of Fiber-glass Reinforced ABS 
 +  * Silicone gasket for long lasting watertight seal 
 +  * Easy open latch 
 +  * Convenient Beltclip 
 +  * Compact size 
 +  * Unconditional Lifetime Warranty (although now discontinued from the manufacturer) ((https://​www.opticsplanet.com/​otterbox-9000-waterproof-case.html)) 
 + 
 + 
 +|  9000 series Otter Box fastened to the downtubes. ((photos by vettelover84 of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​p=2119241#​post2119241)) ​ ||| 
 +|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​body:​9000_series_otter_box_1_by_vettelover84.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​body:​9000_series_otter_box_2_by_vettelover84.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​body:​9000_series_otter_box_3_by_vettelover84.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
 ===== Swingarm Toolbag Mount ===== ===== Swingarm Toolbag Mount =====
 +The bag sets higher than the exhaust. You'd have to be leaning heavily before that bag will touch the ground. \\
  
-{{:​techtalk:​ref:​body:​swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_12_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=483698)) \\ +{{:​techtalk:​ref:​body:​swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_12_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=483698)) {{techtalk:​ref:​svcproc:​swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_14_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=483698)) \\ 
  
 |Making a bracket mount for a leather tool bag. Bracket was made from 1/8" thick aluminum and some misc chrome hardware. An angle was cut on the front end. ((photos by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=483698))||| |Making a bracket mount for a leather tool bag. Bracket was made from 1/8" thick aluminum and some misc chrome hardware. An angle was cut on the front end. ((photos by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=483698))|||
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 |Assembling bracket to bag. ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=483698))|Inside the bag, large flat washers, \\ lock washers and nylocks. ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=483698))|Bag mounted with chrome buttonheads,​ \\ spacers and Loc-tite. ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=483698))| |Assembling bracket to bag. ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=483698))|Inside the bag, large flat washers, \\ lock washers and nylocks. ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=483698))|Bag mounted with chrome buttonheads,​ \\ spacers and Loc-tite. ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=483698))|
 |{{:​techtalk:​ref:​body:​swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_10_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​body:​swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_11_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​body:​swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_12_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| |{{:​techtalk:​ref:​body:​swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_10_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​body:​swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_11_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ref:​body:​swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_12_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
 +
 +|If after the bag gets broken in and it sort of flops \\ over, you can add some metal flat stock inside the \\ bag to keep it rigid. ((photo by ReddTiger of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=483698&​page=2))|
 +|{{techtalk:​ref:​svcproc:​swingarm_mounting_tool_bag_1_by_reddtigger.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
 +
 +===== Swingarm Toolbox =====
 +
 +This is a replica of 1940-1959 factory tool box sold by sold by Drag Specialties. ((https://​www.jpcycles.com/​product/​7000090/​drag-specialties-teardrop-tool-box)) \\
 +It has a chrome finish, keys included and it replaces OEM 64205-40A. \\
 +However, Bob F of the XLFORUM fitted it to a 2007 XL50 swingarm. \\
 +
 +{{:​techtalk:​ref:​tools:​teardrop_toolbox_by_bob_f.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Bob F of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=406207)) \\