tools on the road
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Pineville, LA
I carried a multibit torx wrench, a smaller crescent wrench, screw driver with multiple bits, needle nose, a multi-tool and a pair of pliers. Also had a spare spark plug and about 2 feet of bailing wire. My reasoning was I am not going to be doing major repairs on the side of the road. But, I could use what I had to fix loose bolts or nuts that were rattling loose. I could also address any minor other repairs needed. I used my tools on a few occasions for loose connections and such. Things like the shifter rod connections coming loose. The best idea is to do a thorough once over frequently checking tightness of connections and bolts. I also carried a couple extra fuses. All of this was wrapped in a small towel and put in the bottom of a saddlebag. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Also, all the major supply houses sell simple tool kits like those made by Cruz tools that wrap up pretty small and contain most of the same things I listed.
Also, all the major supply houses sell simple tool kits like those made by Cruz tools that wrap up pretty small and contain most of the same things I listed.
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Arkansas
About the only thing I could add to what cwhite6 said is a tire repair kit in the event of a flat. If you have alloy rims, a cheap plug kit and a few co2 cartridges that are made for inflating tires should be good enough. If you have spokes then you would need a tube patch kit as well.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: St. Louis, MO
About the only thing I could add to what cwhite6 said is a tire repair kit in the event of a flat. If you have alloy rims, a cheap plug kit and a few co2 cartridges that are made for inflating tires should be good enough. If you have spokes then you would need a tube patch kit as well.
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From: Arkansas
The only problem I had during the entire Challenge was a blown headlight fuse. The way my bike is set up I don't need any tools to access the fuse box.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Pineville, LA
About the only thing I could add to what cwhite6 said is a tire repair kit in the event of a flat. If you have alloy rims, a cheap plug kit and a few co2 cartridges that are made for inflating tires should be good enough. If you have spokes then you would need a tube patch kit as well.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Northwest Georgia
I thought this was going to be a thread about cage drivers. Carry on.
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From: Marina del Rey
Currently my basic road-trip tool kit includes:
Shock wrench.
Tire pressure gauge.
Set of Torx keys T25-T45.
Set of hex keys 3/16-3/8 + 5mm.
6-way screwdriver.
Needle-nosed pliers w/ side-cutters.
Open/combination wrenches 5/16-3/4.
7/16, 10mm, 9/16, 5/8 (plug), 3/4 sockets.
3/8 breaker bar + cheater.
Medium extension.
Model T monkey wrench.
In addition I carry:
Lock-blade pocket knife.
1st-aid kit and TP.
Slime compressor and sealant.
Loctite and anti-seize.
Ty-wraps and duct tape (wrapped around extension).
Spare fuses and bulbs.
Oklahoma credit card.
Maybe something else I forgot.
Try a search; there have been other threads on this.
Shock wrench.
Tire pressure gauge.
Set of Torx keys T25-T45.
Set of hex keys 3/16-3/8 + 5mm.
6-way screwdriver.
Needle-nosed pliers w/ side-cutters.
Open/combination wrenches 5/16-3/4.
7/16, 10mm, 9/16, 5/8 (plug), 3/4 sockets.
3/8 breaker bar + cheater.
Medium extension.
Model T monkey wrench.
In addition I carry:
Lock-blade pocket knife.
1st-aid kit and TP.
Slime compressor and sealant.
Loctite and anti-seize.
Ty-wraps and duct tape (wrapped around extension).
Spare fuses and bulbs.
Oklahoma credit card.
Maybe something else I forgot.
Try a search; there have been other threads on this.
Last edited by lo-rider; Jun 1, 2011 at 05:39 PM.
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