motorcycle toolkit
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From: anacoco, la
i say build your own, or at least build on the one that you already have.
what i do is anytime i do any maintenance on my bike, i use my bike tool kit. if its something that i would conceivably do on the side of the road, and my kit doesn't handle it, then i add the necessary tools to do it.
i would rather find out any shortcomings in my garage than on the side of the road.
what i do is anytime i do any maintenance on my bike, i use my bike tool kit. if its something that i would conceivably do on the side of the road, and my kit doesn't handle it, then i add the necessary tools to do it.
i would rather find out any shortcomings in my garage than on the side of the road.
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From: Central Arkansas
Depends on the bike, I'd think... In my case, with a '75 Shovelhead, in addition to the 'usual' handtools, I make sure that I still have the allen wrenches needed (especially for the cover on the points), a simple electrical wire-checker-light (you know what I mean here
and items that may or not be considered 'tools', but are pretty darn nice to have:
1. A small spool of steel wire.... I had the backstand underneath fall down and create awesome sparks one night... I had no idea it was broken to begin with (My bad... not checking the bike well before riding....) There's always the possibility of needing to wire something back, tight and secure.
2. Spare chain and chain breaker and master links... oh yes.... Have used this, fo' sho'....
3. Spare set of points, condenser, plugs
4. Length of rubber hose for fuel... use it for that or sticking spark plugs, pointy end first into
5. Flashlight. Don't forget this!
6. Credit card, cigarette lighter...cell phone and charger.... and.... do NOT think you are going to do anything to a bike tire like this when you have a flat in the middle of bum-f&%k Arkansas or elsewhere....It's a myth... There is NO amount of Fix-a-flat or anything to keep the circling natives at bay or the bike back on the road when you go on the side of the road at 9 at night.... You will NOT leave the bike there overnight... you will call a freakin tow.... Make sure the phone is charged and you have the ability to charge it if need be.
It wouldn't hurt at all if you had a concealed weapons permit and were armed and aware of laws where you were...
"Tools" is a broad topic... Lotsa considerations...
Regards,
Skeet
Okay... after thinking about it, I realize my reply was not on topic to the OP... sorry bout that.... I have a skewed perspective on the "tools" vs "Parts" thing. My bad...
and items that may or not be considered 'tools', but are pretty darn nice to have:1. A small spool of steel wire.... I had the backstand underneath fall down and create awesome sparks one night... I had no idea it was broken to begin with (My bad... not checking the bike well before riding....) There's always the possibility of needing to wire something back, tight and secure.
2. Spare chain and chain breaker and master links... oh yes.... Have used this, fo' sho'....
3. Spare set of points, condenser, plugs
4. Length of rubber hose for fuel... use it for that or sticking spark plugs, pointy end first into
5. Flashlight. Don't forget this!
6. Credit card, cigarette lighter...cell phone and charger.... and.... do NOT think you are going to do anything to a bike tire like this when you have a flat in the middle of bum-f&%k Arkansas or elsewhere....It's a myth... There is NO amount of Fix-a-flat or anything to keep the circling natives at bay or the bike back on the road when you go on the side of the road at 9 at night.... You will NOT leave the bike there overnight... you will call a freakin tow.... Make sure the phone is charged and you have the ability to charge it if need be.
It wouldn't hurt at all if you had a concealed weapons permit and were armed and aware of laws where you were...
"Tools" is a broad topic...
Lotsa considerations...Regards,
Skeet
Okay... after thinking about it, I realize my reply was not on topic to the OP... sorry bout that.... I have a skewed perspective on the "tools" vs "Parts" thing. My bad...
Last edited by skeet000; Nov 28, 2010 at 02:22 PM. Reason: Not on topic...
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From: Central Arkansas
Tools
I've put them together, based on the ElectraGlide's quirks.
For the Vulcan? It has a small, kinda sorta useful set, but I run with another, just usual bunch of put-together tools... Nothing on the Vulcan demands a lot of attention, but again, Aleen wrenches comes to mind as somethin I seem to always be short of....
Skeet
For the Vulcan? It has a small, kinda sorta useful set, but I run with another, just usual bunch of put-together tools... Nothing on the Vulcan demands a lot of attention, but again, Aleen wrenches comes to mind as somethin I seem to always be short of....
Skeet
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From: Olympic Penisula, Wa
I went with the Roadtech H3 from Cruztools. It is not as cheap as just putting your own together, but I really like having everything in one accesible toolroll that is put togther really well.
http://www.cruztools.com/products/kitshd.html
http://www.cruztools.com/products/kitshd.html
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Have a Cruz tool kit myself. But then being **** I went over the bike figured out socket and wrench sizes for the nuts and bolts.
I keep a list in the front of my service manual too that way I'm not chasing back and forth going from SAE to MM.
I keep a list in the front of my service manual too that way I'm not chasing back and forth going from SAE to MM.
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From: Decatur, Alabama
I have the EK-1HD from http://www.beza.biz/windzone/catalog, it's pretty decent kit for the money.
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From: 'Noke, VA
I've got the Windzone kit in the toolbox on the 'Train, and the Snap*On kit in the Limited. I've added a few things to both kits, and I could probably disassemble both bikes with what I carry.
The Windzone kit is pretty comprehensive, however the quality of the tools pales in comparison to the Snap*On.
The Windzone kit is pretty comprehensive, however the quality of the tools pales in comparison to the Snap*On.
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