Has anyone bought one of these, http://www.touratech.com/shops/001/p...2bdd7d6feca4cd

or similar? It's expensive given one has to buy the large sumpguard with it so the total cost is EUR 250. I am curious if anyone who has got it or something similar on their bike, what do you think of it? Worth it to tuck all the tools (not sure if it would fit the lubricant cans) all the way at the bottom to keep the center of gravity low? Then what about ground clearance?

I considered it but as it looks to be of folded and riveted construction I had my doubts about it being able to keep water out. As it is right in line with the front wheel your tools and kit will be wet as soon as the road is.

I just got the toolbox from TT ....
but the sumpguard hasn�t arrived jet.
If you want to keep things dry, you have to put them in a plastic bag or so ...
There�s no way to use silicon to keep the water out.

The concept is good (especially as the Tenere has quite a lot of space in front of the engine), but as Tim says, I fear anything you put in there is going to get wet/grubby - unless you wrap it all in plastic/waterproof bag first...

Also, without being consigned to pedant's corner - it isn't that large - so the weight of any tools you can actually fit in there isn't going to make a noticable difference to weight distribution on a 180+Kg bike... surely? (just pack your tool roll in your luggage x)

Looks kewl though!

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Honestly I don't know where to write first. Here are so many TT threads started...


Nevertheless the headline of this thread is right.

Yesterday my large bash plate arrived. Just after a period of four month in which I could watch my TT tool box only.
My resume: these TT parts are not worth to wait for.

Okay, it is machined very well, it looks worthy and weights a lot.

My problems started when I tried to fit the left bracket to the front of the bike frame. It did not work. I had to adjust the bracket with a file.
After placed both brackets next problem arrived. Only with the motivation of a club hammer I was able to assemble the bolts bash plate to the brackets.

One joke at the end, due to the exhaust pipe I can not open the tool box lid very wide. I do not think that it is possible to put in a tool roll.

Compared to the original Yamaha alu bash plate the TT part gives no really plus or advantage. The Yamaha bash plate is machined good and fits like it has to be. It also looks nice cause of its slots, holes and intelligent placed rubber pins.
Only plus of TT is the possible protection of the waterpump. But now, somebody must explain me how to reach the oil screw left side.

After pounding around like a blacksmith I wanted to calm down just fitting the TT sprocket guard. I had to laugh when I saw that Yamaha also installed a chain guard (!) under the plastic cover. So the TT pronounced protection of the crank case or engine housing is already series.
Only mud lovers will see an advantage by easy cleaning or mud removal from that area around the sprocket.
Think by modifying the plastic cover you will have the same result.

Now you see me clueless, dumped some 250 EUR but do not feel really satisfied.


Gruss
hombacher

The OEM Yamah engine bars protect the water pump just perfect too.......

I think more and more that Yamaha have done a good job here. With the exception maybe of the TT aux lamps, much of the TT stuff isn't needed...............

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Thank you very much for your evaluation I fully agree!

I dont't know why I had not the OEM engine bars on my radar, maybe to much dazzled by that stylish tool box?! *grumph*

Many thanks for your brutally honest feedback on TT's large sumpguard. Before your feedback, I could see myself getting that and the toolbox if I have some cash lying around. Now, I would not touch it, thanks to your comments.

On TT aux lights, I think someone on this forum has spent only one-fifth of TT's price on a pair of non-TT lights with some homemade brackets. Looks good and they seem to work too.

Yes, the lights are Hella Micro DE's but the extra �100 each does look good!!! Not that I'll be spending my cash though,

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Hi guys!

Just got my sumpguard after weeks of waiting. And it fitted maybe even worse than mentioned above.
Not only the brackets have to be done but also one of only two holes in the sumpguard, too.
And in this area the plates are doubled so you got finished not only in minutes but in hours!!!! Destroying your tools, your fingers and your beer storage
What a f****** b******!
This was my last TT order.
Afterwards i just wanted to mount the siren delay (the last part i ordered). And ....... you can guess what???????
The electric wires are to short! What kind of bike did they use to develop their parts? The clay model?

And now i looking for alternative panniers ... no TT boxes.

So if you�re used in metal treatment maybe the sumpguard is an easy thing for you but if not go and get the right tools not to go insane.

Enjoy your Z !!!!!!!!!!!