carey Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 I've had this tool holder for several years and never mounted it on my last 3 bikes. Today, I saw a picture on ADV Rider that gave me an idea on how to mount it on my FJ 0 with Givi Rack. I had the tool holder, and spent less than $10 to mount it. 5/8 rubber lined clamps, 6mm bolts, washers, and nyloc nuts, and a pice of plastic mudflap I had laying around the garage. This is what I ended up with; This is how I mounted it; This is the hardware I used; An update for anyone considering this mod. My riding buddies said my tool holder blocked my turn signal, but not my brake light. I plan to mount it lower so my turn signal are visible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbr600 Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 It’s a 2 amp fuse, if you tried to use an air compressor, I guarantee you blew the fuse. If using a compressor, connect it direct to the battery terminals. Ok so I understand that I have to replace the fuse. After that, could I plug a 2.4a usb adapter like the one in my car: https://www.aukey.com/products/4-8a-dual-port-car-charger-cc-s1 ? Or should I buy a new one that takes less? A 2 amp fuse on a 12V system: 12 V x 2 A = 24 Watts. That's the limitation on whatever you connect to it. A USB port runs at 5 V x 2.4 A = 12.0 W < 24 W. You are good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted May 22, 2018 Supporting Member Share Posted May 22, 2018 A 2 amp fuse on a 12V system: 12 V x 2 A = 24 Watts. That's the limitation on whatever you connect to it. A USB port runs at 5 V x 2.4 A = 12.0 W < 24 W. You are good to go. That's a great explanation. clear and concise. Thank you ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremlab Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 A 2 amp fuse on a 12V system: 12 V x 2 A = 24 Watts. That's the limitation on whatever you connect to it. A USB port runs at 5 V x 2.4 A = 12.0 W < 24 W. You are good to go. That's exactly the knowledge I am lacking. Thank you for the explanation! FJ-09 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted May 25, 2018 Supporting Member Share Posted May 25, 2018 I took a vacation day and went for a 2-Day, 800 mile road trip to the North Cascades Highway. Diablo Lake, 84 degrees. Just before heading over North Cascades Pass 20 minutes later I got stuck in a torrential down pour as I got near the summit at 5,500ft and the temperature had dropped from 84 to 46 degrees! Its all part of the adventure, the payoff was worth it. On the other side of the pass in Omak, it was 92 degrees! ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member micah2074 Posted May 25, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted May 25, 2018 I took a vacation day and went for a 2-Day, 800 mile road trip to the North Cascades Highway. Diablo Lake, 84 degrees. Just before heading over North Cascades Pass 20 minutes later I got stuck in a torrential down pour as I got near the summit at 5,500ft and the temperature had dropped from 84 to 46 degrees! Its all part of the adventure, the payoff was worth it. On the other side of the pass in Omak, it was 92 degrees! I r very jealous. Let’s go Brandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted May 25, 2018 Supporting Member Share Posted May 25, 2018 @betoney - Woooooowwwww... you are seriously making me reconsider Houston as a permanent residence. Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted May 25, 2018 Supporting Member Share Posted May 25, 2018 @betoney - Woooooowwwww... you are seriously making me reconsider Houston as a permanent residence. Beautiful! If you can get away from the I-5 corridor (some of the most horrific traffic in the nation), there is truly some spectacular riding and jaw-dropping scenery in the Pacific Northwest - To include Washington, Oregon, Idaho as well as Canada. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 The best FJ photo I’ve seen recently ?? Red 2015 Tracer, UK spec (well, it was until I started messing with it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koth442 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 If you can get away from the I-5 corridor (some of the most horrific traffic in the nation), there is truly some spectacular riding and jaw-dropping scenery in the Pacific Northwest - To include Washington, Oregon, Idaho as well as Canada. I can second this. Keyword is west. Eastern Oregon is seriously desolate. '15 FJ09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted May 25, 2018 Supporting Member Share Posted May 25, 2018 If you can get away from the I-5 corridor (some of the most horrific traffic in the nation), there is truly some spectacular riding and jaw-dropping scenery in the Pacific Northwest - To include Washington, Oregon, Idaho as well as Canada. I can second this. Keyword is west. Eastern Oregon is seriously desolate. The S.E. part of the state is fairly desolate, but the N.E. part of the state has some truly phenomenal scenery and amazing riding. I spend a LOT of time riding that corner of the state. If you start in John Day, you will find great riding in every direction. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member estell Posted May 25, 2018 Premium Member Share Posted May 25, 2018 I can second this. Keyword is west. Eastern Oregon is seriously desolate. The S.E. part of the state is fairly desolate, but the N.E. part of the state has some truly phenomenal scenery and amazing riding. I spend a LOT of time riding that corner of the state. If you start in John Day, you will find great riding in every direction. Bruce Hansen raves about NE and North-Central Oregon in his book. He rides a big heavy touring bike, but he still likes twisties. He likes open roads where he can see around the corners, which explains his preference for NE Oregon. 2015 red FJ-09: Cal Sci screen, Sargent seat, ECU flash, slider combo, cruise, Rizoma bars, Matts forks, JRi shock, slipper clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal616 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 washed the bike...then had a conversation eith the bike about a potential temp job coming up for work... I will be going down south to Charleston, NC for 2-4wks... the bike agrees with me about riding around NC... I have been working for MAHLE for the last 10+ yrs... we make industrial thermocoolers such as CAC(charge air coolers), EGRC( exhaust gas re-circ) for locomotives, military platforms, complete drop in modules ( Radiator, CAC, AUX coolers) for combines, 100ton dump trucks, etc... 2012 wr250f - C-class 30+ age group 2015 fz-07- Hordpower Edition-80whp 2015 fj-09- Graves Exhaust w/Woolich tune by 2WDW @120whp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcal616 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 pulled the " muffler bearing" ? 2012 wr250f - C-class 30+ age group 2015 fz-07- Hordpower Edition-80whp 2015 fj-09- Graves Exhaust w/Woolich tune by 2WDW @120whp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted May 28, 2018 Supporting Member Share Posted May 28, 2018 Bruce Hansen raves about NE and North-Central Oregon in his book. He rides a big heavy touring bike, but he still likes twisties. He likes open roads where he can see around the corners, which explains his preference for NE Oregon. @estell I have the first edition of that book. If one were to move to the area looking for suggestions on "where to start", this book offers some great ideas. Highly recommended. ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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