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Tocino
Posted on Friday, January 22, 2010 - 02:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Goof-Off contains xylene so you can try that.

And it goes without saying that xylene is some bad sh** so wear good gloves and be in a ventilated area when using this stuff.
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Johnboy777
Posted on Friday, January 22, 2010 - 02:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I used brake cleaner.

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Mikef5000
Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 12:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think I hit the jackpot today. Called up my 3M representative at work to ask if I could order some of the Vetbond stuff. Turns out he was an EMT for 10 years, and he's going to send me all kinds of 3M first aid stuff. Including a human version of the Vetbond, plus some fancy self adhesive ace bandage type stuff, as well as a splint that rolls up into a compact ring, like a much larger version of those old 'snap bracelets' from yesteryear.

Can't wait to see what shows up in the next week or so.

Working on a way to label the tube FIRST AID KIT ENCLOSED. I don't really trust a sticker on that textured plastic, so I'm working on finding a way to make a stencil so I can spray paint it with Fusion red paint.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 12:23 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Don't have to trust adhesive on a sticker. Make your own.

1. get sticker (mine will be red and white reflective in the universal "first aid" cross - pictures instead of words, never know who'll find you in the ditch)

2. cut to size

3. back sticker *and* sticker location with a thin layer of RTV silicone (think cream cheese on a bagel)

4. Stick 'em together : )
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Court
Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 06:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Be sure that the first thing someone would pull out is a laminated card with your contact info, blood type and allergies. I put 4 of them on myself and the bike when I am doing serious high mile long days.
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Paralegalpete
Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 10:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I just ordered two from Bev at Agri Supply. $36.93 shipped to Canada.

When you call the toll free number you get a human right away who can take your order.

As I was chatting with her, she was telling my how many of these they are selling world wide to motorcyclists. Shipping to Europe is $70.00

I will put a bottle of whiskey in one marked first aid. That way if I go down the folks who find me can either have a drink with me or for me.

(Message edited by paralegalpete on January 23, 2010)
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Electraglider_1997
Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 10:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Put a spring loaded cobra-head in there. That would sure startle the bejeezers out of a thief.
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Dr_greg
Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 11:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Oops! This looked like such a good idea I just ordered two tubes. THEN I realized that no longer would the side cases sit easily on the ground, either open or closed. Right?

I go camping all the time, and I always remove the cases and set them up around camp somewhere.

When the cases are open on the ground they form a "V" position...do they also do that with the tube mounted?

Maybe I'm in a tizzy for nothing, but I do need to be able to set them on the ground. Thanks for any info.

--Doc

P.S. Just saw Hangetsu's post from earlier in the thread; that's my problem, too, now. Hmmm....

(Message edited by Dr_greg on January 23, 2010)
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Paralegalpete
Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 02:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Although I like the idea of mounting them on the bags, I do take off my bags and often ride without them.

Since the tubes will hold emergancy supplies I want them directly on the bike.

We shall see.
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Mikef5000
Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 06:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The single tube along the back behind the license plate may be perfect for emergency stuff.

With my tubes directly beneath the bags, they do not sit upright, but I generally lay them on their back when I set them down anyway, so that works fine. That's how I load them too, laying on their back.
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Court
Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 07:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Where's the best place to get the Aluminum plate and how thick did you use? Do Home Depot or any of the places have pieces of it?
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Paralegalpete
Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 07:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I lifted this idea from the v strom site. The v strom pictured here has Givi racks

I wonder if that set up would work on the Uly?







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Sharkguy
Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 08:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

A few guys on one of the KLR sites use these. Some have reported the caps coming lose. Make sure to put a small screw through the threaded cap and partially into the canister to lock the cap in place.
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Seanp
Posted on Saturday, January 23, 2010 - 10:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Paralegalpete - that's how I mounted mine. They work just fine.
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Mikef5000
Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 11:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Make sure to put a small screw through the threaded cap and partially into the canister to lock the cap in place.

I was half tempted to do this this a thumb screw into the bottom:

Just to keep honest people honest.
I hate to think how easy it is to pop one open and take all my tools.

I know it'd still be easy to get open if they really wanted too.
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Matchanu
Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 12:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I just mounted two of these on the back of my Givi cases. I had to trim a bit of material off the tube mounts, drilled some holes, bolts them in, easy day.

They look like they were supposed to be there, nice and solid.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 01:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

For mounting, I'm thinking of bolting the canisters to a base (plate), then attaching the plate to the bags with a spare set of FLH saddlebag fasteners. They're a 1/4 turn dzus-type fastener and would work perfectly for can removal.

I think.

I have to get my cans first though : )
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Paralegalpete
Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 02:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'd be interested in seeing more pics of various installations on the Uly.
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Shopguy10
Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 04:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

A fork mount option may work well too!
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Sleez
Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 04:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

very cool, you could easily mount 5 or 6 of these on a Uly!!

i have a real cool plan for one...stay tuned!!!
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Paralegalpete
Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 06:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

So how many tubes can be mounted on a Uly?

1) Under the bags x 2
2) Under the rails x 2
3) Under the rear fender x 1
4) Over the rear fender x 1
Thats six so far. any more and I can get rid of the outdoorsman bags.



(Message edited by paralegalpete on January 24, 2010)

(Message edited by paralegalpete on January 24, 2010)
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Pso
Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 07:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I used the brake cleaner and that took the yellow paint of very nicely. thanksfo rthe suggestion.
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Towpro
Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 08:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What are the inside dimensions?
Site says 12" long x 3-1/4" diameter but is that inside our outside?
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Mikef5000
Posted on Sunday, January 24, 2010 - 08:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I measured mine 3 1/4" inside diameter, 12" outside length.
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Whisperstealth
Posted on Friday, January 29, 2010 - 02:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Rotorhead,

What did you do to the caps to make them fit / clear the journey cases?

Thanks : )
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Fung
Posted on Friday, January 29, 2010 - 09:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I used hose clamps on the bottom mounting rack. I like to set my cases on the ground too. They have worked well this way for 2 years now.
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Towpro
Posted on Friday, January 29, 2010 - 11:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

We need more pictures!
I looked at mine last night, but the garage heat was cold and I didn't spend much time. My first attempt at mounting them behind the cases prevented the cases from going back on. I do have the older threads showing mounting methods for this tube saved. Maybe this weekend I will turn the heat up and try again : )
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Fung
Posted on Friday, January 29, 2010 - 06:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)



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Biffdotorg
Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - 02:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I ordered one of these from Agri-Supply last fall. I had seen them used quite a bit on ADV.

My first intention was to mount it on the back of my Yamaha Phazer snowmobile as it has a smallish fuel tank. I also purchased the MSR fuel bottle that pits perfectly inside the manual tube.

The one thing I did do was go and grab one left over tube sock to put around the MSR bottle to eliminate any rattling. This made for a nice snug fit for the bottle.

Good luck and keep posting pics. I am sure I will move my spare fuel bottle holder to the XT in the spring!
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Tdiddy
Posted on Wednesday, February 03, 2010 - 03:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I was thinking about the cap unscrewing as your riding. A good way to prevent this would be to slide a rubber o-ring to the base of the threads on the can and screw the cap all the way down, compressing the ring and holding the cap in place.
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