a tool pouch will still fit under the seat in its stock location with the pc3 sitting on top of the stock ecu/battery , i had a speed star air cleaner on the right on my old bike that i housed an electric horn in so you could always custom fab a spot for a tool pouch in there too

 

I second what southbound said. The PCIII will fit with the toolkit in it's stock location. If you desire a different spot, some have fabbed up the stock air box on the side to hold small items like gloves etc...but it'll take some work on your part and a BAK in order to get rid of the filter. Some have strapped a toolbag on the left side swingarm. On the handlebars presents the problem you mentioned and below the headlight will cause you to hit the top of your front fender on the bag when it's fully compressed. For a while, on my '03, I had a mustang seat and sissy bar. I mounted a bag on the sissy bar for camera, gloves etc...That would also work nicely for a tool kit if you have a sissy bar. Hope this helps.

 

With a rear brake reservoir relocate you could fabricate a bracket for a nice leather bag that would mount in the now empty two holes.

 

I have a toolbag mounted LOW on the downtubes. I had it about 3 inches higher at first but the front tire would rub on bumps in the road. I have ridden in the rain with it and the contents are surprisingly dry even though it takes the brunt of front tire spray. Pics in my profile album.

 

I have one on the front down tubes also. NO one even notices it. I use it for glasses or gloves or whatever. Down low right in front of the rectifyer. I think that's what ya call it. LOL

 

The rectifier is finned, and right in the airstream for cooling. I wouldn't cover it with a tool bag. That's just asking for rectifier failure.

Besides, it's a Yamaha not a Harley. You won't need tools on the road

I keep clear glasses and gum in a bag where the rear brake reservoir was. A metal plate/bracket is easy to fabricate.

 

man I cant believe someone hasn't jumped on this with something like......in a rubber room, or ??/ shoot I cant even come up with the appropriate wise ass remark for this....

 

How about this one then.....On a Harley the tool bag sits firmly on top of the seat.

Oldie but a goodie.

 

I keep my stuff in the tool role on the sissy bar, you can get loads of stuff in there and its out of the way!

 

Thanks for the input all. Much appreciated.

 

has anyone done a write up on how to make the side air cleaner a storage area? i've thought about this myself.

 

When I bought mu bike 2nd hand, someone had fitted an alarm system in the space where the toolkit used to be. I think its a real pain in the ass that theres no space under the seat. Does my head in to go from a sportsbike that had a shed load of underseat space to a cruiser with none! lol. I found a spot for a toolkit, not the original OEM one though, had to get like a multi tool pouch with a few screwdrivers, sockets, allen keys etc in it. Their is actually twice as much usuable stuff in this pouch and it fits in a space half as big. I stuck it underneath that little area where your seat latch is, secured it to something so it doesnt drop out while im riding and fall into the belt! Im much happier riding knowing Ive got a couple of tools to tighten things up with if something shakes loose, I dont like carying hard tools in my pockets I think its really dangerous

 

I have a great toolbag video.

Showoff Biker Wipes OutVideo

 

I have a great toolbag video.

Showoff Biker Wipes OutVideo

He's gonna need 1 BIG tool box to fix that ha ha

 

I strap a cheap tool roll down the bottom, below the regulator and wrap the tools in a watertight bag. Only for long distance runs. It also keeps the weight low down.

These are all the tools which fit in no probs.

 

Holy! I bet you're awesome at tetris!

 

wow caledonian you got a place for the kitchen sink in that bag too hahah

 

Lol.


I fitted a marine socket under the seat/lock bracket for charging phone and camera.

If you were to cut along the yellow dotted line and cover your paintwork there with a clear vinyl, you'd be amazed at how much extra room there is for tools.

No dishes, so no need for a kitchen sink...haha.

 

Holy Cow. That's a lot of stuff.... What the heck is the charger for. Do we have power outlets for cells and etc on these?

These are great ideas. So far, I'm thinking about modding the stock air filter coffin or maybe fabbing a swingarm bracket to mount a tool bag onto. Thanks again for the feedback.... and the videos. I love videos of moron's taking a minor dump doing something stoopid. Youtube has a ton of them.

 

Hoo wee Caledonian, that’s awesome what u were able to stuff in there along with the marine socket ! U must be former special forces or something. Looks like only thing u might need is a hose to siphon gas from one tank to another if u get low. What’s the yellow line with the safety pin and alligator clip do, and the small white box above the safety vest?
That idea with the spare headlamp is good, just last night saw a guy riding his bike on the highway in heavy traffic with a front bulb that musta burned out, saw 2 cars almost whack him ‘cause they couldn’t see him so he stuck really close to the car in front the rest of the way… hope the car didn’t brake too fast.

 

Hoo wee Caledonian, that’s awesome what u were able to stuff in there along with the marine socket ! U must be former special forces or something. Looks like only thing u might need is a hose to siphon gas from one tank to another if u get low. What’s the yellow line with the safety pin and alligator clip do, and the small white box above the safety vest?
That idea with the spare headlamp is good, just last night saw a guy riding his bike on the highway in heavy traffic with a front bulb that musta burned out, saw 2 cars almost whack him ‘cause they couldn’t see him so he stuck really close to the car in front the rest of the way… hope the car didn’t brake too fast.

thanks cruzr, you won't believe half of it. Lol. The wee white block above the vest is a memory stick, with every detail of the bike on it, including the owners/service manuals and all the documents, used for foreign travel, reg doc, insurance, MOT, etc., etc. The wires with the aligator clip and safety pin with light is for testing circuits. Obviously the pin part digs right into connectors and wires. I carry spare bulbs for the whole bike. Don't need a hose for sookin' fuel, I carry a 2 litre Hein Gericke fuel can. The marine plug is only live when I plug it into the battery charger wire (as photo)...Big thanks to Tomba and Jammo for the advice of what info and tools to take on these long hauls.
Gav.