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A new way to carry tools

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by FLHTbiker, Nov 19, 2013.

  1. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Interesting concept...Looks like you can lock them...Yeah, water is a concern...
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    That really looks like a good idea, assuming they are weathertight.
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yea, Marc 55 looks like a lock and would need one.
    Wether tightness would be a must otherwise you might need a wrench, open up the box only to find a pile of rust on everything. Still kind of a good idea with the limited space on a bike to carry tools.
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    That's a fine idea. I'd put a packet of silica gel in the tool box. I put all my tools in a large plastic baggie and stuff them in my tool bag. No rust ever. But then again, I use them often enough I don't have to be concerned with rust :rolleyes:.
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    From the looks there's weather striping around the lid ,& after a bit of time the lock might become loose from the foot weight , still a good idea
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    I thought it was clever making use of otherwise dead space. Time will tell how well it works . . .
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    Another interesting use for these...

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    Way cool!
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    I like that one ken
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    yes it's cool & most likely safe to a point , it the lock is covered up even safer But is it dry enough, Man I just looked at there web site there darn proud of them hiding places @$400,
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    Is the lock visible on the outside or do they just look like normal floorboards when closed? $400 is not bad compared to some accessories with alot less practical use I've seen for sale.
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    Got off my lazy butt and scrolled over to the link, looks like the boards are their main claim to fame, interesting idea for sure, looks like the lock is hidden by a plugcap.
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    Ya wonder how good the plug will be after a few mouths of use ?
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    Yeah pricey but I can sort of understand since they are cutting each side out of 2 separate solid chunks of billet aluminum. Casting them would probably cut way back on the cost. Items like these often start off this way and if they find their market evolve into a less expensive but higher production form of manufacturing.
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    Neat Idea, I can see it being of value on a softail where you have limited
    capacity to carry stuff, especially a fatboy.

    My concerns would be water incursion over time.
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    You could wrap your tools in oil cloth or a plastic pouch, (take out the foam) and would not have to worry about water coming in. You'd have room for more tools, too.

    But they probably did some testing beforehand to see how water proof they are, right?

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