Essential tools
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Uxbridge, Ma
But seriously... Basic tools I carry are a multi-screwdiver kit that has many different bits including allen bits. a flashlight is good at night, a pocket knife, a set of allen wrenches, Adjustable wrench. I also have a few nylon wire ties in my tool bag as well.
Club Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 66,106
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
With the way the new twinkies are this is about as real a tool kit as you'll need , damn little that can repaired in a parking lot anymore . Isn't like 30 years ago when you could rebuild a motor in somebodies backyard if you had to . I've done that on a road trip before on a partners bike , epic story that trip . Add a cell phone and dealers that are more common than Asian massage parlors your good to go anymore .
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,551
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From: Jacksonville Beach, FL.
Never used em yet though! Harleys aren't typically gonna leave you broke down on the side of the road. I haven't carried any tools in any vehicles I've owned in the last 30 years. If I thought there was a problem and it would break down on me, I'd fix it b4 it happened, instead of waiting for it to fall apart.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 224
Likes: 4
From: Hamilton Ontario
Here are the two main links that came up last time:
http://www.cruztools.com/products/kitshd.html
and,
http://www.beza.biz/windzone/catalog/ek1hd
I like the latter.
http://www.cruztools.com/products/kitshd.html
and,
http://www.beza.biz/windzone/catalog/ek1hd
I like the latter.
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,933
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From: Kentucky
I could pretty much disassemble the whole bike with what I carry in one teardrop toolbox. Even changing parts and doing maintenance at home, nearly all the tools I use come from that toolbox.
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Then if you have a problem, just call for help, then scream and run around your bike waiving your hands loosley at the wrists until help comes. That's what the "cell phone and credit card" guys say, anyhow.
I could pretty much disassemble the whole bike with what I carry in one teardrop toolbox. Even changing parts and doing maintenance at home, nearly all the tools I use come from that toolbox.
I could pretty much disassemble the whole bike with what I carry in one teardrop toolbox. Even changing parts and doing maintenance at home, nearly all the tools I use come from that toolbox.
