[[:techtalk:menu|{{ :techtalk:gototechnicalmenu.jpg|}}]] ====== REF: Body Parts ====== ====== 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 https://www.xlforum.net/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 https://www.xlforum.net/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 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-seating-and-luggage/155490-affordable-mod-to-make-down-tube-fork-bag?t=1666606)) \\ | HD downtube bag. ((photos by maurino17 of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-seating-and-luggage/155490-affordable-mod-to-make-down-tube-fork-bag?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 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/sportster-motorcycle-project/76360-ideas-container-on-front-of-frame-everyone-chime-in/page2#post1654587)) ||| |{{: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 ===== 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 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/71045-swingarm-mounted-tool-bag-dial-up-don-t-bother?t=483698)) {{techtalk:ref:svcproc:swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_14_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/71045-swingarm-mounted-tool-bag-dial-up-don-t-bother?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 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/71045-swingarm-mounted-tool-bag-dial-up-don-t-bother?t=483698))||| |{{:techtalk:ref:body:swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_1_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_2_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_3_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}}| |Bracket shaped with a hand file, and holes drilled for \\ mounting to the swingarm. ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/71045-swingarm-mounted-tool-bag-dial-up-don-t-bother?t=483698))|Holes also drilled to mount the bracket to the bag. ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/71045-swingarm-mounted-tool-bag-dial-up-don-t-bother?t=483698))|Edges rounded with a file, bracket wet sanded with \\ 320/400/1500 grit paper respectively and then hand \\ polished. ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/71045-swingarm-mounted-tool-bag-dial-up-don-t-bother?t=483698))| |{{:techtalk:ref:body:swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_4_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_5_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_6_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}}| |Final fitting to mark a hole on the rear side at the \\ swingarm. ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/71045-swingarm-mounted-tool-bag-dial-up-don-t-bother?t=483698))|The hole was then drilled and tapped. ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/71045-swingarm-mounted-tool-bag-dial-up-don-t-bother?t=483698))|The bag mounting holes in the bracket were \\ partially counter bored to allow clearance between \\ the hardware and swingarm. ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/71045-swingarm-mounted-tool-bag-dial-up-don-t-bother?t=483698))| |{{:techtalk:ref:body:swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_7_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_8_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:swingarm_mounted_tool_bag_9_by_johnny_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}}| |Assembling bracket to bag. ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/71045-swingarm-mounted-tool-bag-dial-up-don-t-bother?t=483698))|Inside the bag, large flat washers, \\ lock washers and nylocks. ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/71045-swingarm-mounted-tool-bag-dial-up-don-t-bother?t=483698))|Bag mounted with chrome buttonheads, \\ spacers and Loc-tite. ((photo by Johnny Wolf of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/71045-swingarm-mounted-tool-bag-dial-up-don-t-bother?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|}}| |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 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-styles/chopper-bobber-talk/71045-swingarm-mounted-tool-bag-dial-up-don-t-bother/page2?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 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-accessories/64659-put-a-tool-box-on-my-swingarm?t=406207)) \\ \\ [[:techtalk:menu|{{:techtalk:gototechnicalmenu.jpg|}}]]