Trail Tools on a TE310

While I wait for my new 310 to have warranty repairs completed (I have 12 miles on it) I am thinking of how to carry trail tools. Since it is not really made to accept any kind of reasonable luggage rack I am thinking of using my Wolfman Enduro saddle bags. They are small and just sling over the rear of the seat. Some connection points will be needed at the rear and down along the sub-frame tube, and I might have to put on one of my spare heat shields too. Has anyone done this? Any good ideas for where to run the straps before I go out and reinvent the wheel? Tools, tubes, pump, etc., need to go on the bike just in case. I'll probably strap on a small tank bag and handlebar carryall as well. Have to keep the weight down, or what's the use of an X-Light, but I want to be able to get myself out of trouble too. There is always my hydration/back pack, but I don't want to load that up.

I use a MULE hydration pack but these look decent. http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/...-rack-Husqvarna-TE-250-310-450-510-up-to-2011

2 inner tubes in the pack on the bike, along with some zip ties, multi-tool, some other odds and ends.

In my fanny pack is everything to fix a flat. Plus, I have some hand tools I carry in the bottom of my backpack.

I also use a CamelBak Mule. For tools, I use the tool kit that came with my TE630 plus tire tools are all I've ever needed on the trail.

I'm not real familiar with the 310. But the charcoal canister fell off my 511. It left a perfect mount for a tool box. The local KTM dealer ordered me a tool box that he thought would be a perfect fit for that spot. I'll let you know how it goes. I can tell you that I had my tools on my fender with a big Velcro strap. I bottomed out once and snapped the strap off. If I hadn't gone with my principle of redundancy I would have lost the tools and not known it. To that end I had one strap perpendicular to the fender. And one thin strap, looped through the handles of my tool bag, in the gap between the gas gap and fender.

I don't know about the 450, but the 310 doesn't have a lot for that Touratech rack to bolt up to, besides plastic. I reinforced the rear of my 630 sub-frame, and may have to do a little on this one too. There is no intent to make this think a pack horse but it would be very nice to carry my tool bag back there. I'll have to look at going with an aluminum skid plate, or one by George at UpTite with the addition of a tool storage box on the front.

I've tried the Wolfman enduro (E10?) saddle bags on the 310 and personally found them to be a little too chunky. They tended to grab trees and branches in thicker forest. They work great on fire trails or mixed road/adventure stuff though. If you can get your kit small enough the enduro tank bag is great for trail/enduro, I have taken it on most rides for the last few years and doesnt get in the way of riding and keeps the weight off the rider.

I use the small Touratech rack and I cut some iron strap metal into 3 pieces, and bolted them underneath the fender, It's been on there 3 years now, carrying a 3.3 pound pack.

I just keep a spare front tube and my irons in a front fender bag and have a bum bag (fanny pack) for the rest. FYI I have the bum bag contents swung 180 degrees so it sits on my gut. I find it easier on my body that way as I carry a camel back as well with snacks, phone wallet rain jacket etc. Kind of balances me out a tad.

I use a Wolfman Enduro Tool Bag bolted on the back fender for tools.

Tusk Fender Tube pack on the front with tire tools and spare tube.

Camelback Mule with water, food, first aid etc for me.

I don't carry my tools on the bike, I carry them in a fanny pack (bum bag for those overseas). See this thread for a list of what I carry and pictures:

http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/would-you-buy-this-tool-kit.36614/

I also carry a spare tube in my Camelbak.

I have had great luck with these bags.

http://dirt-bike-gear.com

I'm thinking about mounting a tool tubes to the front forks...never seen it done but can't think of a better place.

Is this a stupid idea? I know it will add a little weight to the front, but will it be that bad?

Why not just use a front fender bag designed for the purpose? I wouldn't want anything mounted to my fork tubes riding off road.

I like the tool tube...it is nice and rigid and can pack a lot of tools.i just don't know where to mount it. The fender bags are ok, but I've seen them fall off a lot...

I dont like to drop my bike and see the tools go with it.. that is why I prefer a fanny pack, I personally use this one, its very well constructed, has plenty of pockets, plenty of tool storage, it also has a waterproof compartment for the cell phone and wallet and another one for water/snacks, OGIO brand, very resistant and does not make you feel heavy.

http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server4.../1888/450__87914.1409043076.1280.1280.jpg?c=2

I carry several tools, and one tube(21, which fits the 18 rear too)