What would you pack in preparation for a breakdown
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Cell phone and phone a friend!! It seems that you never have the right thing when you need it. The group I rode with in NY all carried different stuff. So when the rare time came we usually had the right part.
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This was a good thread on tools. For all the guys who say cell phone and credit card, there are still plenty areas of this country with no cell sevice. Plus plenty of times when it will be difficult to get help.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showt...ool+kit&page=2
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showt...ool+kit&page=2
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From: Beautiful SW Missouri Ozark Mountain Country
This was a good thread on tools. For all the guys who say cell phone and credit card, there are still plenty areas of this country with no cell sevice. Plus plenty of times when it will be difficult to get help.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showt...ool+kit&page=2
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/showt...ool+kit&page=2
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+1 on a cell phone and friend, plus cash / credit card.
I used to be on a forum that ( should you choose to participate ) you could list your phone number and location for a fellow wheeler to lend a hand. We were off roading so mostly it was a a pull out or a dry place to fix your rig a few laughs and get back on the road.
( off road guys are the few that smile when they see rain, which meant there was mud to be had )
I used to be on a forum that ( should you choose to participate ) you could list your phone number and location for a fellow wheeler to lend a hand. We were off roading so mostly it was a a pull out or a dry place to fix your rig a few laughs and get back on the road.
( off road guys are the few that smile when they see rain, which meant there was mud to be had )
Last edited by FXD_One; Feb 26, 2012 at 10:15 PM.
I posted here because I have no idea what common issues an Evo or my year bike are prone to develop. You know, electronically, mechanically, etc.
I guess proper pre-trip maintenance would be the answer. And I do have recovery service with my insurance. I have no idea what the OEM tool kit would contain, because I've never seen one.
I'm just used to working on everything, so I try to be prepared when I go on a trip. I hate "new" and I hate payments, so pretty much everything I own is older. The newest car I've ever had is a '95 Saturn. Still have it too. But in a car or truck, tools are all I take because you can't swing a dead cat without hitting an O'Reilly's or Auto Zone. But Harley parts are a bit harder to come by in BFE.
I guess proper pre-trip maintenance would be the answer. And I do have recovery service with my insurance. I have no idea what the OEM tool kit would contain, because I've never seen one.
I'm just used to working on everything, so I try to be prepared when I go on a trip. I hate "new" and I hate payments, so pretty much everything I own is older. The newest car I've ever had is a '95 Saturn. Still have it too. But in a car or truck, tools are all I take because you can't swing a dead cat without hitting an O'Reilly's or Auto Zone. But Harley parts are a bit harder to come by in BFE.
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If we were to carry everything I've seen recommended, there would be no space for luggage.
You guys have it too easy! When visiting Hungary in May of last year, there were NO Harley dealers in some of the countries we rode through and a cell phone is no use if you don't speak the language! Have seen Czech or Hungarian written down?!
On a metric Continent, all the inch spanners is most important. It's almost pointless carrying spares IMHO on a truly long trip.
You guys have it too easy! When visiting Hungary in May of last year, there were NO Harley dealers in some of the countries we rode through and a cell phone is no use if you don't speak the language! Have seen Czech or Hungarian written down?!
On a metric Continent, all the inch spanners is most important. It's almost pointless carrying spares IMHO on a truly long trip.
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It all depends on how much you are comfortable attempting to repair !
Several threads on here that may help: search tools, tool kits, road trips, etc.
Here's one for an example...
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...-with-you.html
My buddies say I carry too much, but they are always glad when I have and they need it !!
Several threads on here that may help: search tools, tool kits, road trips, etc.
Here's one for an example...
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...-with-you.html
My buddies say I carry too much, but they are always glad when I have and they need it !!
