[chargedmr2]

Aside from a small butane tank this seems to be about as small as you can get

That burner is pretty neat looking. I think I'll get something like that...compact and functional is ideal.

I used to hike with this little Swedish milsurp spirit burner made by Trangia. I even managed to make a lightweight version of one that weighed about 1oz from a coke can and high temp foil tape. It would boil water in about 4-5 minutes. But, I'm definitely going for the convenience of a fuel tank and on/off valves this time around. Here's the Trangia spirit burner...cool to have just for fun:

 

[chargedmr2]

I've actually recovered several seats with a simple spring type stapler I picked up from Lowes. As long as you out firm pressure it has no problem driving the staples all the way and flush with the surface.

I tried multiple spring staplers, including a brand new "heavy duty" one, and it was a no go. Didn't matter how firm or careful I was. Maybe my seat came with extra-hard plastic?

 

[chargedmr2]

As a die hard coffee drinker myself, I love this little kit. Everything fits within the mug itself and it makes coffee in a matter of seconds...seriously.

Warning though...they're not inexpensive.

Jetboil Flash Java Kit Cooking System | REI Co-op

Now you've got me searching for fancy coffee makers. I'd be a little embarrassed to show my friends on the trail, 🤣 but this espresso maker looks interesting:

 

[Xa32f634W]

Only need 1/4 of these of these Super Cedars for a lot of heat... I gave up on newspaper for fire starters and have used these for the last 10 years or so in my woodstove. They are made next to the Lopi factory in Mukilteo, WA... near the big Boeing plant in Everett, WA.

Super Cedar Firestarters | Manufacturer and distributor of fire starters

Super Cedar Firestarters are for fireplaces, bbq, wood & pellet stoves, survival kits, and outdoor cooking. Our fire starters burn cleaner, hotter & are longer lasting.

www.supercedar.com

They sell a little aluminum frame to burn them in.. they will burn even when wet.. kinda spendy for what it is though.

TBH though... for me... not hiking in anywhere and still lots of room on the quad so whatever works and fits in storage

 

[chargedmr2]

Yeah, doesn't really need to be all that compact. Just needs to be smaller than my current stove, which is a large camping stove that works great for car/truck camping.

 

[FlawleZ]

I tried multiple spring staplers, including a brand new "heavy duty" one, and it was a no go. Didn't matter how firm or careful I was. Maybe my seat came with extra-hard plastic?

I've recovered a '96 Kodiak, '99 Timberwolf, and 2006 Bruin. Not sure if the newer seats have a different plastic or not.

 

[Ridgway81432]

I've recovered a '96 Kodiak, '99 Timberwolf, and 2006 Bruin. Not sure if the newer seats have a different plastic or not.

Well.......since he said he tried a spring stapler and it didn't work on his new bike, he becomes our expert on covering seats across a wide range of models.

 

[chargedmr2]

Actually, 89sandman is our resident seat installation expert. Maybe he will let me be his sidekick😂

I followed his advice from his "Trail Cruiser Build" thread.

 

[Ridgway81432]

Actually, 89sandman is our resident seat installation expert. Maybe he will let me be his sidekick😂

Every action hero needs a trusted side-kick when their cover is loose, I didn't know there's a waiting line for aspiring side-kicks.

 

[chargedmr2]

Gentlemen. Today I may have accomplished l’impossible. There’s lots to love about the Grizzly, but one thing is NOT the rear storage compartment. I’m not sure what Yamaha was thinking when they designed it. It’s basically a dust, dirt, and water catcher. There are huge open gaps above the hinged door. And there is no easy way to shore up this design flaw. So, back to l’impossible: I managed to create a decent air tight compartment out of the thing. This is something that I considered a while back, but decided against because it would be too much of a pain in the ass. But, today I was needing a little project and I went for it.
I used closed cell polyethylene foam along with some closed cell weather stripping, and after a lot of patience, it seems to have worked. Here’s the pictures:

 

[Vincenthdfan]

Nicely done!

I had pretty much resigned myself to "extra strap and D-ring storage only" since that gap is large enough to drive a Mack truck through.

 

[chargedmr2]

You can’t see it in the pictures, but I plugged all the areas that wires pass through, and gave it a quick test. I tossed a flashlight in the box, turned out the lights in the garage, and in the pitch black darkness, no light could be detected. Time will tell if it works out on the dustier trails.

 

[Vincenthdfan]

Outstanding!

 

[Alaskan76]

Was going to mount tires today, but got this all wrapped up today instead. Just finally bolted things back together:
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And with the two Rotopax containers mounted. Everything comes off in about 30 seconds with no tools:
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You sir, are awesome. I just picked up a ‘22 XTR and was looking at boxes and found this Pelican. Then i come onto GC and here you have already done the work for the ultimate solution. Did you make the tube brackets or where did you purchase them?

 

[Ridgway81432]

You sir, are awesome. I just picked up a ‘22 XTR and was looking at boxes and found this Pelican. Then i come onto GC and here you have already done the work for the ultimate solution. Did you make the tube brackets or where did you purchase them?

Welcome from Colorado.
Look at post #27, you might find them online.

 

[chargedmr2]

I bought the tube brackets from Ballistic Fabrication if I remember, but if doing it again, I would just buy some prefabbed weld tabs and use those instead (assuming you have access to a welder or a friend that would do it for you). If you are not needing/wanting a quick detach solution, the box does have good tie down points that won't interfere with opening and closing. Just add some anti-slip padding to the bottom of the box that will contact the rack and it's a pretty stable solution that comes off fairly easy. I really like the box for a medium-sized storage solution.

BTW, congrats on the XTR! Really great machines.

 

[Alaskan76]

Thanks, this is actually the first Yamaha I have owned. And honestly it was bought due to supply and demand. I have had Polaris’s prior to this. About to order the box so I’ll look into the pre-fabbed tabs. And I just happen to be taking a welding course right now. This may have to be my first project.