Tool Box - OEM 88-89 vs 400ex

[havinnoj]

I've never had an 88-89 toolbox in my hands so can't compare.  Sounds like a 400ex box will fit, but is it a perfect fit or any issues (like the 250R tools don't fit or something)? 

Or am I better off finding a nice 88-89 toolbox?

[croat1]

Ryan, I’m almost positive the 400ex and 300ex are the same for the 88/89 R.  I’ll do some more research to verify fitment and if they do fit I’ll check on what year 400/300 boxes.

Joe

[havinnoj]

Any of the factory toolbox's are too spendy for me, I'll use a fanny pack or anything else to do the same thing. How about a dirt bike tool bag designed for the crossbar on the handlebars to do the job, in the factory location where the stock tool box goes. I bought an MSR fanny bag for $6.00 last year that will work too..
desertR

Thanks but I already have an internal fanny pack.. don't need an external one lol.  The dirt bike tool bag option is nice but don't want anything on the bars.. already have the tools, just need to know which box will fit back there on the spare bike.

Ryan, I’m almost positive the 400ex and 300ex are the same for the 88/89 R.  I’ll do some more research to verify fitment and if they do fit I’ll check on what year 400/300 boxes.

Joe

Appreciate it Joe!

[havinnoj]

What I meant was to put the handle bar bag where the stock tool box would go, attaching with zipties or what it came with.
desertR

Oh interesting idea. I may give that a deeper look.  But looks like the 400ex ones can be bought new for $30 or so. Probably the easiest route for me.

[croat1]

From what I see guys are saying 99-07 trx400ex work.  One old school trick to keep the cap on is the wrap the threads on the box with a few wraps of electrical tape.  Another trick is to use a piece of bicycle tube on the threads.

Joe

[Langbolt]

I used a 400EX on my Laeger (which is '88-'89 mounts)....i just had to elongate one hole and it fit....

I have pics at home.....I can upload later...

[broken1]

Oh interesting idea. I may give that a deeper look.  But looks like the 400ex ones can be bought new for $30 or so. Probably the easiest route for me.

I have a 400ex tool box if your interested in it Ryan. Just pay for shipping & you can have it.

[havinnoj]

Oh interesting idea. I may give that a deeper look.  But looks like the 400ex ones can be bought new for $30 or so. Probably the easiest route for me.

I have a 400ex tool box if your interested in it Ryan. Just pay for shipping & you can have it.

Appreciate it Kevin! Let me make sure it will do what it needs and I'll likely take it off your hands Kevin. 

[Langbolt]

Pics Uploaded above

[2ndmoto]

Looks good

[havinnoj]

I used a 400EX on my Laeger (which is '88-'89 mounts)....i just had to elongate one hole and it fit....

I have pics at home.....I can upload later...

Awesome!  Did the little bushings fit okay too?

[Langbolt]

@havinnoj

I made a couple aluminum spacers to get the offset i needed.

I did use the factory washers with the step in them if these are the bushings you are referring to.

[havinnoj]

@havinnoj

I made a couple aluminum spacers to get the offset i needed.

I did use the factory washers with the step in them if these are the bushings you are referring to.

Thank you sir!  So maybe easier to find a proper 250R one?

[Langbolt]

@havinnoj

Thank you sir!  So maybe easier to find a proper 250R one?

Maybe....but a 250R toolbox will be pricey.....you can get a brand new 400EX toolbox from Honda for $34

[broken1]

Ryan if you need spacers to make this work I have a lathe so I can turn some spacers real quick & send them with the toolbox if you want to go that route.