troop
Well-known member
Tool box storage on a F3-S (Solo rider)
After a nice 2K trip down to the Ozarks, I knew I wanted to increase my storage capability just a touch. My frunk contained rain gear/gloves/hats/trip munchies/etc, so it left little space if I wanted to store my nice Olympia jacket. I knew I didn't want to go a luggage rack/top case mount for both expense/appearance reasons. Also, being a 100% solo rider, I pondered ways to use my passenger seat. $50 later, this is what I came up with:
1.) 1/4" thick x 24" L x 12" W ABS rigid plastic = $18/ebay
2.) 24" x 12" x 12" single latch/lockable Dewalt IP56 water rated heavy black tool = $18 at local hardware store
3.) Various nuts/bolts/washers/spacers = $7 at local hardware store
4.) (4) stainless steel 2" hose clamps = $7.50 at local hardware store
A small amount of time measuring twice/drilling once and it was complete. I did have some 1" ID black hose laying around that I cut/split for the grab handles to prevent indenting them with tightened hose clamps. It came out perfectly
. On/off in minutes and will fit a bunch of stuff. Now, my helmet/jacket can fit in the frunk. Yeah .. It's a tool box, but the black (with decals removed) blends in nicely. WTH ...
** Dewalt decals removed and small bumper sticker/reflective tape installed **
After a nice 2K trip down to the Ozarks, I knew I wanted to increase my storage capability just a touch. My frunk contained rain gear/gloves/hats/trip munchies/etc, so it left little space if I wanted to store my nice Olympia jacket. I knew I didn't want to go a luggage rack/top case mount for both expense/appearance reasons. Also, being a 100% solo rider, I pondered ways to use my passenger seat. $50 later, this is what I came up with:
1.) 1/4" thick x 24" L x 12" W ABS rigid plastic = $18/ebay
2.) 24" x 12" x 12" single latch/lockable Dewalt IP56 water rated heavy black tool = $18 at local hardware store
3.) Various nuts/bolts/washers/spacers = $7 at local hardware store
4.) (4) stainless steel 2" hose clamps = $7.50 at local hardware store
A small amount of time measuring twice/drilling once and it was complete. I did have some 1" ID black hose laying around that I cut/split for the grab handles to prevent indenting them with tightened hose clamps. It came out perfectly
. On/off in minutes and will fit a bunch of stuff. Now, my helmet/jacket can fit in the frunk. Yeah .. It's a tool box, but the black (with decals removed) blends in nicely. WTH ...** Dewalt decals removed and small bumper sticker/reflective tape installed **
