Tool List?
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From: Minnesnowta
I have a dedicated Harley kit. When I first got the bike, I wrote down each and every socket, wrench, allen head, torx, etc. that I used for routine maintenance. I purchased these items, assembled them in a small plastic tool box that fits nicely into the bottom of a saddle bag. On the lift or on the road, I have generally anything I need for normal repairs.
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From: Exton, PA
I currently carry that sort of kit in my Xterra. I can see how that could be useful as far as bringing extra o rings, bolts, and I am sure as I get more experienced I may include other parts on that list (chain or belt?)When I go offroading I also bring "Trail spares" extra CV joint, extra tie rods and adjusters, extra ends for the custom steering centerlink, spare upper ball joint, brake lines, various fluids, bolts duct tape and zip ties. I also usually carry a 10 pound tank of CO2 for airing up tires and can run air tools on the trails with it. As back up to that I have a higher end air pump that hooks right to the battery terminals too (good for airing up tires only). Try getting stuck out on a trail in Rausch Creek in the dead of Winter without covering all your bases...usually you luck out and someone has what you need, but if you do not...it's something you either see or experience ONCE then make sure you CYA when wheeling
I know some of you think I'm being silly with my original post, but I am fairly organized and prior to doing a job like to have an idea of the tools and parts I'll need. Too many bad Mod days or repair days where I kept having to stop in the middle to find or even buy a tool or a part etc, etc. Being prepared is easier and yes the Xterra manuals are indeed more user friendly telling you sizes up front ( no need to hunt them down in the appendix) and give torque values up front too
Thanks guys,
Lee
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I recently bought a set of Innovative Storage tool bag inserts, to tidy mine up. Carrying a single bulky bag of tools steals too much space on those long tours, when laden to the gunnels!
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What is it, a 5/16" allen head? I think that's the one that fits almost everything, but I don't look at the numbers, just grab the set when I'm working.
OldEvo, my right saddlebag is dedicated to tools and stuff, a carry over from Shovelhead Daze. As my bikes aren't exactly newbies anymore, I carry a lot more than I did in '86 when I just had the tool kit the bike came with and an adjustable wrench. To keep it organized, I put virtually all the tools (combination wrenches, sockets, etc.) in a fork bag and put that in the saddle bag. When this happened:
I think I just had to buy a 3/8" torque wrench, and a cheap allen head set to cut down for that left rear rocker box bolt.
OldEvo, my right saddlebag is dedicated to tools and stuff, a carry over from Shovelhead Daze. As my bikes aren't exactly newbies anymore, I carry a lot more than I did in '86 when I just had the tool kit the bike came with and an adjustable wrench. To keep it organized, I put virtually all the tools (combination wrenches, sockets, etc.) in a fork bag and put that in the saddle bag. When this happened:
I think I just had to buy a 3/8" torque wrench, and a cheap allen head set to cut down for that left rear rocker box bolt.
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What is it, a 5/16" allen head? I think that's the one that fits almost everything, but I don't look at the numbers, just grab the set when I'm working.
OldEvo, my right saddlebag is dedicated to tools and stuff, a carry over from Shovelhead Daze. As my bikes aren't exactly newbies anymore, I carry a lot more than I did in '86 when I just had the tool kit the bike came with and an adjustable wrench. To keep it organized, I put virtually all the tools (combination wrenches, sockets, etc.) in a fork bag and put that in the saddle bag. When this happened:
[img]http://www.drhess.net/images/IsThisImportant.JPG[\img]
I think I just had to buy a 3/8" torque wrench, and a cheap allen head set to cut down for that left rear rocker box bolt.
OldEvo, my right saddlebag is dedicated to tools and stuff, a carry over from Shovelhead Daze. As my bikes aren't exactly newbies anymore, I carry a lot more than I did in '86 when I just had the tool kit the bike came with and an adjustable wrench. To keep it organized, I put virtually all the tools (combination wrenches, sockets, etc.) in a fork bag and put that in the saddle bag. When this happened:
[img]http://www.drhess.net/images/IsThisImportant.JPG[\img]
I think I just had to buy a 3/8" torque wrench, and a cheap allen head set to cut down for that left rear rocker box bolt.
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