Tool box hinderance

Torques · 11-18-2005

Does anyone know why the Kawasaki rear floorboards on my bike (left) would block my toolbox? Seems like a poor design, evidently, I would have to remove the floorboard to get at the tools and how are you gonna do that out on the road?

bluestringer · 11-18-2005

You need to get a tool bag. Attach to front forks or sissy bar.

BigJohn · 11-18-2005

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Originally Posted by Doc2003Cobra

Does anyone know why the Kawasaki rear floorboards on my bike (left) would block my toolbox? Seems like a poor design, evidently, I would have to remove the floorboard to get at the tools and how are you gonna do that out on the road?

Huh? My tool bag is under the side cover and it is easy to get to. Where is yours?

Frankt07 · 11-18-2005

always keep a screwdriver in your back pocket on rides. if you ever need to, use the screwdriver to get your toolbox out. then use your toolbox. simple

Torques · 11-19-2005

No help sorry guys, Doc.

**2WheelFun** · 11-19-2005

Doc...if you moved the rectifier you can add a storage bag like the one in the pictures.

http://www.gadgetjq.com/gap_storage.htm

woodchucks800 · 11-19-2005

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Originally Posted by whistle clean

Doc...if you moved the rectifier you can add a storage bag like the one in the pictures.

http://www.gadgetjq.com/gap_storage.htm

You can't do that on the 800 whistle. The frame wraps around the bottom of the rectifier . What tools are you needing to get to while on the road anyway Doc? Your on an 800 ,other than possibily needing to pull a wheel to fix a flat there isn't much else in there (tool wise). Here's another thought get rid of the rear boards an buy a bagger to haul the wife around on.

**2WheelFun** · 11-19-2005

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Originally Posted by woodchucks800

You can't do that on the 800 whistle. The frame wraps around the bottom of the rectifier . What tools are you needing to get to while on the road anyway Doc? Your on an 800 ,other than possibily needing to pull a wheel to fix a flat there isn't much else in there (tool wise). Here's another thought get rid of the rear boards an buy a bagger to haul the wife around on.

Ooopppssss! I just looked at that side of the 800 on the web...sure does.

So why do they make floorboards that hinder getting to the toolbox?

woodchucks800 · 11-19-2005

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Originally Posted by whistle clean

So why do they make floorboards that hinder getting to the toolbox?

Because your not suppose to have rear boards on a 800 ! Boards are for the 1500 an 1600 geezer glides hahahahaha . He*ll I don't know.

**2WheelFun** · 11-19-2005

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Originally Posted by woodchucks800

Because your not suppose to have rear boards on a 800 ! Boards are for the 1500 an 1600 geezer glides hahahahaha . He*ll I don't know.

LOL...Well I can't say I enjoy having boards on my geezer glider since I never use them. The Mrs liked them but she has her own bike now so they are for show.

1400pilot · 11-19-2005

you ride a Kawasaki.........dont need no tools!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**2WheelFun** · 11-19-2005

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Originally Posted by 1600pilot

you ride a Kawasaki.........dont need no tools!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL...you do think positive! I've tried changing oil using only my hands but I've lost my grip. Darn bolts just won't turn

CTRider · 11-20-2005

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Originally Posted by whistle clean

LOL...you do think positive! I've tried changing oil using only my hands but I've lost my grip. Darn bolts just won't turn

Ya gotta use those teeth. If yours are false, take 'em out and use them to crank those bolts. You get more leverage that way.

OldStreak · 11-20-2005

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Originally Posted by whistle clean

LOL...you do think positive! I've tried changing oil using only my hands but I've lost my grip. Darn bolts just won't turn

You must have girly hands

Torques · 11-20-2005

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Originally Posted by woodchucks800

Because your not suppose to have rear boards on a 800 ! Boards are for the 1500 an 1600 geezer glides hahahahaha . He*ll I don't know.

Lol.

**2WheelFun** · 11-20-2005

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Originally Posted by CTRider

Ya gotta use those teeth. If yours are false, take 'em out and use them to crank those bolts. You get more leverage that way.

Where else can we get tips like this?

**2WheelFun** · 11-20-2005

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Originally Posted by OldStreak

You must have girly hands

LOL...I'm sure that's it. I hate to remove my playtex gloves when I don't need to.

CowboyBob · 11-20-2005

I always carry a multi tool on my belt so that wouldn't be a problem.....but a tool bag on the forks would fix that as someone else said. Personally I would look at the ISO mini wings or duallys, they may keep her feet happy and give you back the access to your toolbox.

twoskinsoneman · 11-20-2005

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Originally Posted by Frankt07

always keep a screwdriver in your back pocket on rides. if you ever need to, use the screwdriver to get your toolbox out. then use your toolbox. simple

I second that and go one futher. I don't think there is a minute of the day that when I'm outside my house I don't have a Leatherman tool on me. Of course all the Brainiacks at my new job laugh at me but when you need it, it is a saviour.

CowboyBob · 11-20-2005

I helped 2 different people move and both of them being guys packed up what was most important first....the tools....Duh! The Leatherman saved the day as I was able to disassemble all the bed frames and other stuff that had to come apart before loading....not to mention pull door hinge pins to get extra space!!! My wife gets mad at me cause I don't take it off my belt even for church!

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CowboyBob Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Catasauqua, PA Posts: 1,709	I always carry a multi tool on my belt so that wouldn't be a problem.....but a tool bag on the forks would fix that as someone else said. Personally I would look at the ISO mini wings or duallys, they may keep her feet happy and give you back the access to your toolbox. __________________ The Bloody Red Baron was rollin up the score!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jlf---13Q0g

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CowboyBob Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Catasauqua, PA Posts: 1,709	I helped 2 different people move and both of them being guys packed up what was most important first....the tools....Duh! The Leatherman saved the day as I was able to disassemble all the bed frames and other stuff that had to come apart before loading....not to mention pull door hinge pins to get extra space!!! My wife gets mad at me cause I don't take it off my belt even for church! __________________ The Bloody Red Baron was rollin up the score!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jlf---13Q0g

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