DIT Tool Tube
Started by
Thrasher64
, Jun 04 2012 05:27 PM
8 replies to this topic
Posted 04 June 2012 - 05:27 PM
So, after taking the vapor canister off of my 400S. I decided to do some DIY and use the parts to make a tool tube. I used the front reflector bracket, the original bracket and some 2"ABS plastic. Add to that a couple cheap plugs and I think it came out pretty good. 
Posted 07 June 2012 - 12:35 PM
Looks good. I have been playing around with ideas. One was to put a tooltube down low at the front of the bashplate as I have seen on adventure bikes but I think I would break it. Another is to expand & modify the battery box since I have a small battery in there now. Possibly get one of eddies brackets & an empty battery case 
Posted 07 June 2012 - 01:55 PM
I found two options to have removable caps on an abs pipe. One is a plumbers test cap that is a cork with a nut & bult that expands it inside & the other is a rubber cap that fits around the end of the tube with a hose clamp. They have them in the plumbing section of hardware stores.
Posted 08 June 2012 - 09:34 AM
Epic,
i used the plug that Bedun is talking about. It's a pressure plug specifically for ABS/PVC pipe. It's made by Oatey. I wanted something I didn't need tools to open and thought that the female adapter with the screw plug was a bit bulky. This thing is water/dust proof, easily removable, and cheap. That and the plastic white plug set me back $4.50. I already had all the other parts.
i used the plug that Bedun is talking about. It's a pressure plug specifically for ABS/PVC pipe. It's made by Oatey. I wanted something I didn't need tools to open and thought that the female adapter with the screw plug was a bit bulky. This thing is water/dust proof, easily removable, and cheap. That and the plastic white plug set me back $4.50. I already had all the other parts.
Posted 08 June 2012 - 10:25 AM
after having lost my front fender moose tool bag and $50 in tools and such, i've been wanting to figure out something else.
this is a great idea, i just have to figure out the spot for my setup.
thanks!
this is a great idea, i just have to figure out the spot for my setup.
thanks!
Posted 08 June 2012 - 07:47 PM
Bedunjgi, on 07 June 2012 - 01:55 PM, said:
I found two options to have removable caps on an abs pipe. One is a plumbers test cap that is a cork with a nut & bult that expands it inside & the other is a rubber cap that fits around the end of the tube with a hose clamp. They have them in the plumbing section of hardware stores.
I didnt see that you used the Oatey plug. I have seen other set ups like that but I think the problem was the plastic tabs breaking. Anyone know where I can get an empty battery box the size that eddie is using in his setup? When my Turntech 2.5 A battery dies I was thinking of getting a lightweight tube & cap matching my MRD SSW & making a tool tube out of that with a tiny battery at the bottom. It would look like a dual exhaust & be secure.
Posted 09 June 2012 - 07:06 AM
Hey Bed,
Are you talking about plastic tabs on the battery box? Because all the mounting hardware I used is metal. And all the nuts/boats are coated wtih loctite. Should be good to go, although I may modify it later with some larger tubing. After all, I've always got to messing with something.
Are you talking about plastic tabs on the battery box? Because all the mounting hardware I used is metal. And all the nuts/boats are coated wtih loctite. Should be good to go, although I may modify it later with some larger tubing. After all, I've always got to messing with something.
