The Tool-Tube™ is rugged, light weight, absolutely waterproof, and it's great for packing those extra tools that should be carried wherever you go, or even a medical kit for that extra margin of security. It's also nearby - or quite possibly completely indestructible, unlike some fabric bags that disintegrate under heavy use. The size of the Tool-Tube™ allows quite a bit to be packed, while not appearing obtrusive or "out of place" on you adventure, dual-sport or off-road motorcycle. The mounts are specially designed to install easily and hold the tube securely.

The right side mount bracket suspends the tube from the pannier frame itself, placing the Tool-Tube™ between the pannier and the motorcycle frame, clear of any swing arm movement, and also in a secure and discreet location. Access is available with the panniers on or off of the bike. You could position the removable end-cap forward if you would like to limit access.

The right side bracket fits the BMW R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure models with the BMW Adventure aluminum pannier system installed. No modifications to the bike or panniers are required.

Additional Product Details

All tubes are clear anodized. Satin black powder coat on the tube and/or end cap is available as an option.

Tough Materials and Construction

The tubes are constructed of drawn 6061-T6 aluminum with a 1/8 inch (.125) wall thickness. Machined mounting blocks are 2024-T351 aluminum, and the formed mounting brackets are 13 gauge stainless steel. Strong stuff! One end is permanently threaded into the tube. The removable end cap is threaded with a 10 pitch stub Acme thread for maximum tolerance of the dust and dirt along the trail, and moisture is sealed out with an O-ring. The cap is also scalloped for an easy grip. All mounting hardware is stainless steel, and the bands are mil-spec stainless steel. The band clamps are vinyl-coated to better grip the tube while protecting the finish. Band clamps are included when the tube is purchased with a mounting kit.

• 1/8 inch aluminum wall thickness
• 13 gauge stainless steel mounting hardware
• Waterproof - dust proof with O-ring fitting in cap
• Cap is scalloped for easy grip

Durable Coating

All tubes are clear anodized. Satin black powder coat is also available on the tube and /or end cap as an option. GT-Moto is nicely engraved in .25" letters on one end. The billet mounts are all clear anodized, and the stainless bracket mounts are polished.

Convenient Dimensions and Weight

Inside dimensions are 2.75 x 11.0 inches. Outside tube diameter is 3.0 inches, and the cap outside diameter is 3.25 inches. Overall length is 11.4 inches. You can easily fit a pair of 11' tire irons inside the tube, along with other items of importance.

Mounting Instructions

Mount Kit Parts List (Included with Tool-Tube™)

• Two (2) M8x1.25x40mm button heads stainless steel bolts.
• Two (2) aluminum bushings.
• Left mount block: Band clamp "shoulder" is towards center of bike when surface, which mates to the tube, faces rearward.
• Right mount block: Band clamp "shoulder" is towards center of bike when surface, which mates to the tube, faces rearward.
• Vinyl-coated Mil-spec band clamps.
• 5mm hex key.

Other things you will need

• Loctite 242 (Loctite Blue) or ThreeBond Medium Strength 1333B Thread Lockers
• 8mm (or 5/16") wrench for the band clamp, preferably a socket.

Preparation

We suggest that you tape a sheet of paper around the tube so that it covers the portion that will make contact with the mounting blocks, and prevent, or at least minimize, the marks left on the tube during installation. Use a small piece of tape so that it is easy to remove just before you tighten the band clamps. Be sure to place the tape where you'll be able to get to it easily after positioning the tube.

We also suggest that you leave the cap on the tube, as this will help you to visually center the tube from the rear of the bike. You can use a rule, but we will leave that up to you as to what and where to measure from/to.

Installation

These directions may be more detailed than you need, being the competent bike mechanic you may be, but we've provided these instructions just to be clear and concise.

1. Inset a 40mm M8 button head bolt from the top through one of the rear-most holes in the BMW rear rack. Be sure to use the thread locking compound on the bolt threads.
2. Slide a bushing up onto the protruding bolt from the bottom and hold it in place.
3. Thread the bolt into the rear-most hole of a mount block. This is the threaded hole that goes clean through the mount block, NOT the one that goes partially through. Don't forget, there is a right- and left-mount block as described above in the parts list. The idea is to keep the band clamps and the "shoulders" they hang from towards the center of the bike.
4. Tighten the bold just enough so the mount block does not spin freely, using the supplied 5mm hex key. Leave the final tightening until after the tube is mounted and the band clamps are tight. This is so that the mounting block can sit completely against the curved surface of the tube as the band clamp is tightened. The curved surface on the block should be facing rearward.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 with the other mount block.
6. Hold the tube in your hands and align "GT-Moto" on the end of the tube so that it is horizontal (and upright). This is how it will sit in the mounts. You can choose exactly how to align your tube — with the rake of your motorcycle, or level with the ground. It is also up to you to decide which side of the bike to place the end cap towards, but we like to keep it on the side opposite the kick-stand, so that when you remove the end cap, things don't tend to fall out.
7. Place both band clamps onto the tube, so that the screws will face down from the side nearest the mounts and tighten the screws on them a little so that they are engaged with the end of the band. Place the tube against the mounts, and slip the bands onto the curved "shoulders" of the mount blocks. The shoulders are designed with a small lip along their length to retain the band clamp.
8. Make sure the screw "carrier" of the band clamp does not rest on or make contact with the shoulder of the mount block. We like to slide the screw carrier very close to the shoulder of the block, but not contracting it, so that it is not easily visible from the rear of the bike (see pictures).
   
   Notice that the screw housing, or the little tang underneath it does not sit on the mount "shoulder".
   
9. Slowly tighten the screws on the band clamps, working between the two, as you maintain the alignment of the tube, centered from left to right, and keeping "GT-Moto" horizontal. Make sure the bands stay on the shoulders and are retained by the "lip" on the shoulders.
10. Once you are comfortable with the alignment, remove the paper you put on to protect the finish and tighten the band clamps securely. Don't forget the tube will rotate as you tighten the clamps, so you will want to allow for that in your alignment if you would like "GT-Moto" to remain horizontal. Remember, the screw carrier will move towards the shoulder as you tighten the band clamps, so leave a little extra room.
11. After tightening the band clamps, finish tightening the button head bolts using the supplied 5mm hex key.
12. Now fill your Tool-Tube™ with those important things that you want to take with you wherever you go.
13. Go for a ride!

Important: Keep your 5mm hex key with you and check your bolts and clamps periodically to make sure they stay tight.

Keep the O-ring and threads clean and lubricated with a little grease. The O-ring is what keeps the cap tight on the tube. The manufacturer has lubricated the O-ring and threads for you with a little clear, silicone-based automotive grease.

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