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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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I am going to replace the little tool bag on the rear of my 2006. When I wash the bike it gets a little wet in the bag. I have added a few tools in there and I would like them to stay dry.

Any cool ideas? I am putting a Pelican on the rack and could transfer tools there as well but then the spot where the old bag was looks empty. I could find something better for that spot I guess.
 
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 02:01 PM
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I was *hoping* the stock bag design was waterproof... I've never noticed anything inside mine getting wet. Maybe I need to wash my bike more often...
 
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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Double heavy duty Zip-lock baggies.
 
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by stephenmarklay
I am putting a Pelican on the rack and could transfer tools there as well but then the spot where the old bag was looks empty. I could find something better for that spot I guess.
Mount the Pelican a little further forward which is probably a good idea anyway, less leverage way out back.
 
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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I keep vinyl conditioner on my little bag... never had a water leak yet.
 
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ol'klx-er
Mount the Pelican a little further forward which is probably a good idea anyway, less leverage way out back.
I thought about this. I still may do that.
 
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffzx9
Double heavy duty Zip-lock baggies.
That would work too. I already had my insurance and registration in a bag. That is going in the Pelican now.
 
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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before i ditched the tool bag, i did have everything inside a ziploc bag before i placed it inside that little useless bag
 
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ahnh666
before i ditched the tool bag, i did have everything inside a ziploc bag before i placed it inside that little useless bag
Ok now calm down and take a deep breath
 
Old Apr 12, 2012 | 12:41 AM
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I've been using a Wolfman rolie bag. I've got the large one, but if you're just carrying tools, the small one would be perfect.

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