Agree with you there Mollydog, I just don't like tool tubes hanging off the bashplate - personal preference I guess, it would also have to be fully waterproof for river crossings - I hate soggy tool kits
@ DR650Bandit
I forgot to mention, the rear frame mounting tab for rear rack/ passenger handles on LHS of the DR650 is a captive nut on a small bracket with 2 short welds - it is very weak, after SAmerica I noticed this tab had broken off the frame on my DR.
I got a new longer steel tab welded properly to the frame to hang the tool kit/mount tail rack and cut the helmet lock off to make opening the aluminum tool box door easier.
All DR owners should check this badly designed tab - worth sorting it out at home properly before a long trip.
If that doesn't make sense let me know and I will try and dig up a photo
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