"Replacement" toolbox for ST1100

[sirepair]

OK, Here's what I did to replace my ratty-ol' OEM toolkit holder. I'm a "frugal" (cheap) kinda guy, and I also try to reuse/recycle whenever possible.

We had finished off a container of Kraft "Mayo" (in the new rectangular flip-top plastic container) which I had rinsed out for the recycling. It looked suspiciously handy. So I washed it out and placed it with my "inventory".

I was going over my recently acquired ST, checking out the contents of the toolkit and I thought "What can I replace the toolkit sleeve with, and get more tools into?" :!: Ding, the light turned on.

Grabbed the ol Mayo container and did a trial fit; YES, like a glove!

So I have all the original tools (I think), + needle nosed pliers, side-cuts, small amount of electrical tape, small spool of wire, tire "gummy worms" and both tools for them, swiss army knife, and a few other small odds-n-ends. I like the fact that the container is clear, makes it easy to see whats in it!

I used a long piece of 2sided velcro to secure the lid and stuck it all in the original location. Works GREAT!

[Gonzo]

Does Kraft make an ST1300 tool kit?
gonzo

[sirepair]

Dunno, I'll have to check! Maybe it's got ketsup in it....

[Mark]

Does Kraft make an ST1300 tool kit?
gonzo

Sure they do! You can fit the entire '06 tool kit in a disposable mayo pack... ;)

:)
Mark

[Gonzo]

nyuk, nyuk!

Yeah, but what I REALLY wanted was a kit to fit the ST1300 MOTORCYCLE, not the ST1300 TOOL KIT. Shucks, I could fit the OEM tool kit in my shirt pocket, where it would get lost.

I saw this plastic cylinder over at Home Depot, which was a clear cylinder with softer plastic ends. Different sizes, big one about $3.50. One end has a cut in it so you can fill it with hardware (nuts & bolts). Almost bought one, but I would have to shorten it to fit.

gonzo

[kanem]

Interesting idea! I love when someone thinks outside the box.

[number9]

You can also use Quick Chocolate Milk mix containers too - they come in a couple sizes but are yellow. I use them to store my chamois in with a little water to keep them from drying out.

http://www.verybestkids.com/nesquik/images/pic_prod_NQpowder_nsa.jpg


I have the stock tool kit in the stock bag and a more complete tool kit that I put together in a MSR (dirtbike) tri-fold (about 2x5x6) tool roll in the saddlebag. And don't tell anyone............... but you can find lots of neat little pouches, bags, containers in the womens makeup section at Walmart. I got two that I keep spare fuses, elect tape, wire, and other bits in. And another one that fits a small multi-meter perfectly. Just take a needle and small sharp knife and remove the labels / tags on the bags and no one will ever know............. well, until you tell them on a forum :scared2:

[Mark]

Jason...
Good use for the women's purses...
And they look quite fetching with your gear! :rolleyes:
:)

Mark