Carrying a toolbox on a sports bike

[Al]

I stopped using my bike to commute when I started my new job a few months back because I need to take a toolbox to work with me, But I'm really started to miss riding into work and the ring road traffic is getting ridiculous.

I was just wondering if anybody else has managed to carry a toolbox on the back of there bike? or if it would be possible.
My toolbox is a bit like this type, about 20" long.
https://www.arro.ie/38036.jpg
Its fairly heavy so I don't think bungees would hold it in place, I was thinking of using some kind of ratchet strap??

I don't have a rack or anything and I don't think they make one for an FZR4.
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[gmanxiii]

I carried a fairly large toolbox on the back of my NC30 (got it for my dad for last xmas). Probably wont work for you though as mine was empty and i'd imagine with it full of tools it wont really travel too well.
Anyways I stuck a tailpack on the back of my bike and then put the toolbox into the tailpack vertical... then with a combination of bungee straps and duct tape secured it further. Got some weird looks on the ride back from b&q... Only thing i can think of is just like you said, get a load of ratchet straps etc and experiment. Took me like 15mins to figure out how to secure it. I got most of everyones xmas presents like that last year. Even duct taping a massive box of star wars figures to myself at one point.

[edit] how about some velcro straps? just thinking ive got velcro straps on the tailpack and panniers and they are pretty sturdy.
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[pyx_e]

Buy a clip on Box that will do the job:

https://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productlist/708/
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[hmmmnz]

im a spark and all my tools live in my removable top box:D
handy as a couple of clips and the whole top box is away,

i have in the past made a rack on the back and fitted a tool box, but removing and refitting was a pain in the arse, and wasn't lockable like the top box i have on the bike now,
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[colin1]

[stinkwheel]

Renntec do sports racks for the FZR6. How similar are the two bikes?

I generally find there isn't much you can't attach to a bike with bungees.

I'd suggest putting some of that rubber matting on the pillion seat to stop it slipping about and using four bungees. Two passing over it at the same side and two crossed over the top.

This configuration will hold most things.

Don't buy crap bungees. Army issue ones are really good if there is an army surplus store near you. Very powerful.
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[map]

Have you thought os the Renntec sports rack.

I know they're a few pennies but maybe worth having a look. Also not sure if one will fit your bike.
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[phk6]

just stap it onto the back seat as well as you can, i think i have a picture some where with 2 32" tool boxes straped onto the back of my sv1000, i used to do it on the cb500 loads but cb's are made to strap stuff to.
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[MarJay]

You could try buying a spare pillion seat and bolting the toolbox to the new spare pillion seat.

Can't see the bike being easy to ride with a full toolbox of that size on it...
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[gmanxiii]

Oh stinkwheel just reminded me, maplins have that nonslip mat stuff for sale in a big roll at the moment. Only a fiver and comes in black or yellow.
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[colin1]

[MarJay]

[colin1]

He could get a top box and base plate, butcher the top box, and leaving just the bottom of it and the release mechanism, bolt the toolbox to that.
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[MattEMulsion]

It might be stating the bleeding obvious but can't you leave it at work by any chance?
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[Al]

Cheers for the help, might look into the spare pillion seat idea as there only about £10 on ebay.
I'd like a rack or topbox, I'm not sure how different the FZR600 is but they look a bit bigger in size so I don't think it would fit.

Strapping it to the seat with bungees would be the cheapest and most simple option, but Its just the time and hassle of strapping it down added with putting all my gear on. Sometimes I'll work at a couple of different locations over the day which would mean loading my bike up and unloading it all the time.

Will probably get rid of my car altogether soon, so I might look into getting one of those big super scooters that carry two full face helmets under the seat, then I could just sling my toolbox under the seat.

Can't leave my tools at work as I'm a trainee plumber so work is wherever I happen to be sent that day, sometimes I could leave them in a workmates van but it would depend If I'm working with the same guy two days in a row.
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