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Old Dec 20, 2018 | 03:26 PM
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I'm trying to put together a tool bag to keep in one of my saddlebags, or at least one to carry when I venture outside of where I figure a friend can come and help out. Being new to my Harley, I'm not sure which tools are considered the must haves. Not looking to fill both bags, but would like to have a few of the more commonly used ones on hand.

What would you recommend?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2018 | 03:28 PM
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I'm trying to put together a tool bag to keep in one of my saddlebags, or at least one to carry when I venture outside of where I figure a friend can come and help out. Being new to my Harley, I'm not sure which tools are considered the must haves. Not looking to fill both bags, but would like to have a few of the more commonly used ones on hand.

What would you recommend?
Harley has a all-in-one tool that is pretty handy. It should have some with your new bike.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2018 | 03:51 PM
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For a new(er) bike...
AAA Plus RV card, and a cell phone.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2018 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Het
I'm trying to put together a tool bag to keep in one of my saddlebags, or at least one to carry when I venture outside of where I figure a friend can come and help out. Being new to my Harley, I'm not sure which tools are considered the must haves. Not looking to fill both bags, but would like to have a few of the more commonly used ones on hand.

What would you recommend?
Maybe one of these 40+K results will give you some ideas.

https://www.google.com/search?q=hdfo...w=1440&bih=776
 
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Old Dec 20, 2018 | 03:56 PM
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In before the" Back in the day we all carried lots of tools and fixed everything ourselves on the side of the road" guys chime in.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2018 | 04:01 PM
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I have the CruzTools Harley emergency kit, but i only carry it when i'm doing long distance rides. If you don't want to buy the kit, check it out anyway and it will give you a rough idea of what tools are worth carrying.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2018 | 04:10 PM
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When working on my bike I always paint the tools i have out a color that just jumps at me (lime Green)
Not fancy paint job, just a drive-by spray can job, just enough to ID it as a green HD tool that I use.
When I go on a long trip, I just grab all the green tools.
No thinking required.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2018 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Faulkner
I have the CruzTools Harley emergency kit, but i only carry it when i'm doing long distance rides. If you don't want to buy the kit, check it out anyway and it will give you a rough idea of what tools are worth carrying.
Thanks. I found a Rev3 Tool kit. Much appreciated to all that chimed in.
 
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This one works great. Everything you will need

https://store.snapon.com/Service-Set...t-P641504.aspx
 
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Old Dec 20, 2018 | 06:28 PM
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A 1 & 1/4 inch wrench, to use as a hammer.
 
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