Aluminum raid toolbox for the Yamaha Super Tenere at ADV Motorrad!

[RockyDS]

I think I asked this, but can't remember. No worky for Givi racks, right?

Same problem with the bolts/spacers as a stock bike, I reckon Karson.

See my pics from earlier post ...

 

[rotaryracer]

I think I asked this, but can't remember. No worky for Givi racks, right?

Hey Karson - unfortunately, I'm not sure if it would work with the current brackets. It looks like there are spacers off of the grab handles (between the grab handle and rack mounting surface) which is good, just not sure if there's enough clearance with the sharply angled lateral braces. A Trax fitment *might* work as they also have angled rack braces, but we'd need to do some measuring and checking to see if you'd have clearance. Email me at sales AT advmotorrad DOT com if you'd like to pursue further, and we can compare notes to see if it will work.

Thanks...

 

[Firefight911]

My box is now mounted after having to go through at least three iterations of mounting set ups as they wouldn't work on Touratech rack equipped bikes.

I still had to go buy my own hardware as the bolts weren't long enough for two of the top mount holes and were too long for the rear mount. Also, equipped the rear mount with nylock nuts instead of the simple machine nuts provided.

It's on, it is for the most part functional. It leaks but I expected that. I contain all the stuff I put in there in zip lock bags to help ward off the ineviatble damage from the wet environment it will face.

Overall, I'd give the box a "C-" in use in my application. Read what I wrote, MY application. The Touratech racks are not very amenable to this set up as the rear crossbar interferes with a clear access to the opening and the mounting set up has much to be desired. It is still a functional piece and do find value in it. We'll see how it fares in Death Valley and in my day to day use.

I'm at work so pics aren't gonna happen for several days but I will try to get some up when I have the chance.

 

[rotaryracer]

Hi Phil - thanks for the feedback and glad it's mounted up. I'll pass along your notes to DS Bike on the hardware as well. The Touratech application is probably more similar to the GS Adventure raidbox in that the crossbar does make it a bit tougher to access the box. If nothing else, you now have lockable storage where there was none previously! ::008::

Thanks again, and happy new year!

Jason

 

[rotaryracer]

For all those Raven S10 owners (or for those just looking for a bit more stealth), DS Bike now has a blacked out anodized version of the raid toolbox. This option is available for all pannier system configurations, but will probably be a special order only. If interested, let me know and I can get cost and availability info.

Thanks!

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[Paul466]

Does Anyone know if the box will work with Jessie' panniers?

 

[rotaryracer]

Hi Paul - we've looked at it before, and Jesse systems have the same "problem" as Holan - they fit very close to the bike, which is exactly what you want for minimal system width, but makes fitting a raidbox of any reasonable size almost impossible. You might be able to get a tool tube in there, but we don't have a bracket set/application for Jesse pannier racks.

Thanks!

 

[advswede1981]

Hey Jason,

I called you a few weeks back after I bought my box and asked if the box could be powdered coated. You said you'd check with your peeps in Spain and call me back... Did you hear back from them?

 

[rotaryracer]

Hi Loke - thanks for following up, as I misplaced your number. I checked with both DS Bike and the local powdercoater we work with (top notch guy) and both said the adhesives used in the box construction won't hold up to the heat of the powdercoating oven. DS Bike has done a few special order "stealth" boxes that they have anodized black and then assembled with black sealant, but there's a cost upcharge. Epoxy paint could work, or maybe truck bedliner? PlastiDip is another option that, although not permanent, should cover well and would not be permanent if you decided you didn't like the way it was shaping up.

Hope that helps - any other questions, please let me know!

Thanks....

 

[offcamber]

Anybody have an issue with the box leaking? I went through my off-season checks and found a pile of rusted tools. There was one day last summer I rode in pouring rain for about 6 hours. Pretty sure that was the culprit. No idea if it was the door or it leaked in around the screws or both. I plan to put RTV on the screw holes but not sure about the door.

 

[Paul466]

Condensate?

 

[offcamber]

I doubt it, the bag I had in their was soaked....I suppose its possible. The Aluminum inside was starting to oxidize as well. The other thing that may be the issue is I had to flip the door around so the lock clears the signal light. There is still a clearance issue using the US OEM turn signal lights.

 

[Firefight911]

Yes, they leak.

I bag my stuff as a result. Toss a dessicant packet in there and you are good to go.

 

[tomatocity]

Agree that it leaks. Thinking about replacing the seal with something that is not foam. If not , need to drill a hole or two in te bottom of the box.

 

[tomatocity]

Rode in the rain today and washed the bike.

This might be premature but... the last time I opened the box and found everything wet I removed the bracket bolts, pressed some silicone sealer in the bolt holes, installed the bolts. Can't hurt.

Guessing I will get some wet weather on next weeks trip and will report back when I return.

 

[Paul466]

Put a small flashlight inside. Dark room. Just an idea...

 

[Grumpy]

A word of caution.
After fitting the box I put a few things inside and fitted the door in the "upside down" mode. Today I went to undo it and found the key would not turn the lock. I thought the lock had broken, but then it dawn on me what was wrong. The puncture repair kit that's in a soft pouch had slid backwards and jammed under the lock. I had to take the box off the bike and shake the obstruction free. A bit of a pain, but not as much as needing to get at the contents when out and you don't have the anti tamper bit with you to get the bolts out.
Or you could disengage the ABS, accelerate rapidly and then slam the brakes on >

 

[rotaryracer]

Hi guys - sorry I haven't had a chance to respond earlier, but have passed this along to DS Bike. There are instances where water will eventually get into the box, and agree with the recommendations to bag everything that needs to stay dry in a large Ziploc bag. We'd looked at having some Cordura inner bags made to fit, but the cost when compared to a few pennies for a Ziploc is tough to justify.

Put a small flashlight inside. Dark room. Just an idea...

::008:: I've heard of the "smoke trick" with a lit cigarette, but this is a much better idea and should definitely identify any areas that could use some extra sealing. *Carefully* bending the lock cam tab a small amount so that the door seals a bit tighter could also help, if there's light sneaking out of there.

 

[rotaryracer]

After fitting the box I put a few things inside and fitted the door in the "upside down" mode. Today I went to undo it and found the key would not turn the lock. I thought the lock had broken, but then it dawn on me what was wrong. The puncture repair kit that's in a soft pouch had slid backwards and jammed under the lock. I had to take the box off the bike and shake the obstruction free.

Or you could disengage the ABS, accelerate rapidly and then slam the brakes on >

I haven't had feedback on this happening before, but can definitely see where it could happen with the right contents in the box sliding back in the right way. I was going to suggest a few sharp raps on the back or floor of the box with a closed fist to move things enough to turn the lock cam arm, but your second solution sounds much more fun. Stoppies, anyone? ???

 

[offcamber]

The problem with a ziploc is the the tools will wear holes in it pretty quickly. I had a cordura tool bag in mine and it has small holes in it where the tools rubbed due to the vibrations of the bike. I think the solution is seal it best you can, put desicant packs in and check it often especially after riding in the rain....