5 Essential Tools to Pack When Touring
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10-11-2016, 03:04 PM
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10-11-2016, 06:55 PM
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I am not good at fixing mechanical problems. I do carry a cell phone and have HOG and AAA membership cards in my wallet. But I still carry a fairly extensive took kit. I figure if something goes wrong that can be fixed on the road, it would be a lot easier for me to find a knowledgeable mechanic then it is to find a knowledgeable mechanic who also has a set of tools with him.
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10-11-2016, 11:28 PM
I am not good at fixing mechanical problems. I do carry a cell phone and have HOG and AAA membership cards in my wallet. But I still carry a fairly extensive took kit. I figure if something goes wrong that can be fixed on the road, it would be a lot easier for me to find a knowledgeable mechanic then it is to find a knowledgeable mechanic who also has a set of tools with him.
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10-12-2016, 08:30 AM
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#8
10-12-2016, 11:34 AM
I clicked on your link and it is a start.
I do not understand how they expect someone to plug a tire but then have NO air source.
The link also lacks cash...credit cards are good but sometimes you need cash.
For me a combination of items provides a greater chance to efficiently get down the road.
Cell phone service is not available in many mountain locations and is also lacking in some back road routes, so I try to carry as many tools as possible in order to address a multitude of problems.
A credit card is a good tool but it will do little when you need to offer a passerby cash to get towed...or you break down near a food shack that takes only cash.
A cell phone is a good tool but it is useless without reception.
A small 12 volt air compressor is a good tool along with some plugs and a slime bottle.
Some rubber hose helps for gas problems...you or someone else.
A homemade set of jumper cables can get you or someone else going.
For those that carry a credit card: carry at least two from different banks when touring. Reason: If one card gets blocked then you can continue with the other card.
Wasting 30 minutes of daylight on the phone is inefficient and if they need to mail you another card then it becomes a really big problem.
I do not understand how they expect someone to plug a tire but then have NO air source.
The link also lacks cash...credit cards are good but sometimes you need cash.
For me a combination of items provides a greater chance to efficiently get down the road.
Cell phone service is not available in many mountain locations and is also lacking in some back road routes, so I try to carry as many tools as possible in order to address a multitude of problems.
A credit card is a good tool but it will do little when you need to offer a passerby cash to get towed...or you break down near a food shack that takes only cash.
A cell phone is a good tool but it is useless without reception.
A small 12 volt air compressor is a good tool along with some plugs and a slime bottle.
Some rubber hose helps for gas problems...you or someone else.
A homemade set of jumper cables can get you or someone else going.
For those that carry a credit card: carry at least two from different banks when touring. Reason: If one card gets blocked then you can continue with the other card.
Wasting 30 minutes of daylight on the phone is inefficient and if they need to mail you another card then it becomes a really big problem.
#9
10-12-2016, 11:36 AM
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