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[Erasmo]

It isn't a secret that a lot of people use the frame hole to put their charging cord in, but what if you could use it as a little storage unit?

So time to drink some beer and start some paper modelling.

First take a look at the hole:


Better take some measurements to make it look that I know what I'm doing:


Time to take the carton of the sixpack and start folding(banana for scale):


It does sort of fit:


Due to the narrow bit it needs to be in two parts that you can screw together with thread or something. Added bonus is that it is also secure now. Add some caps to the end an you're good to go.

Time to make a neater model, digitise it and start up the ol' 3D printer.

Your thoughts?

[MrDude_1]

I think if you can 3d print one, polish it up... then make a mold and cast a few in polyurethane... it would sell.

[acacia1731]

Maybe easier to go with something soft (textile), with a zippered end?  A thin flexible insert could give it some shape, so it doesn't slide out when empty.

[Doug S]

Hard to think what you could put in there that's worth carrying. Tool kit, maybe. Security cable? Emergency first aid kit? Spare key (who's ever going to even know to look there)?

[Yon]

Looking forward to seeing what you put together.

[Erasmo]

I think if you can 3d print one, polish it up... then make a mold and cast a few in polyurethane... it would sell.

We'll see about that later, first I have to prototype a decent one.

Maybe easier to go with something soft (textile), with a zippered end?  A thin flexible insert could give it some shape, so it doesn't slide out when empty.

Or the type of stuff that the tankpouch is made of, sturdy enough to stay in place and cou can put a zipper on it.

Hard to think what you could put in there that's worth carrying. Tool kit, maybe. Security cable? Emergency first aid kit? Spare key (who's ever going to even know to look there)?

Just small everyday things I guess. With the power tank installed I do find that some extra storage on the bike would be welcome.

[MrDude_1]

We'll see about that later, first I have to prototype a decent one.

Thats always the hard part.
The nice thing about polyurathane is you can make it firm but with a little give.. so a 1 piece design can press in, and have a "snap closed" lid.

I already have an idea in my head for a tube with a closed mushroom end on one side, and a pop-off lid on the otherside... I just dont have anything to model it off of.

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

I'd be more inclined to treat the tube under the seat as a nice anchor for tie-downs. I have an Airhawk seat cushion and would rather run a strap under there than under the seat (because the seat is harder to detach than a normal motorcycle's, and don't want to interfere with the wires and fuse blocks there).

One concern with putting things there is weather/moisture exposure. So, I tend to drop extras in my topcase which is very easy to keep dry.

The rear swingarm tube might be good for a trailer mount, conceptually. Maaaybe the under-seat tube could partly anchor a fairing.

[Say10 15FX 16FXS]

PVC with reducer that screws or glues together in center? I keep my banana in there.

[Say10 15FX 16FXS]

A piece of an old inner tube stretched over pvc ends (cap/screw cap) dyed black of course! Should be weatherproof. Don't want my banana to get wet!

[Richard230]

I wonder if a lightweight rain suit or rain pants would fit in that tube?  That could be useful if you get caught during a sudden and unexpected (aren't they all?) rain storm.     Also, that would be a good location for a tire plugging kit and a small hand pump.

[LeftieBiker]

   I like the original charging cord storage compartment, with maybe room for a little tool kit?. I assume the cable looks ratty sticking out both sides as it is?

[mrwilsn]

I keep my banana in there.

I guess that's the closest thing to a tail pipe on the Zero.


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[Killroy]

I shoved a mountain bike mini pump in there with a rag. 

The idea is if I get a flat, I can use my plug kit and pump it up with the pump.  That way I don't run out of CO2. 

[MostlyBonkers]

For us Brits, it would be a good place to keep an umbrella. You wouldn't need the storage thingy for that though. I like Richard's rain suit idea. Also like the idea of a puncture repair kit. The only trouble is I've got tubes in my tyres so can't plug.

Spare underwear and some toilet roll for touring? Might come in handy for near misses too. [emoji6]