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Tubeless tire repair kit plus a car size can of flat-fix. And the little multi tool than comes with some Harley's now. I will add a pair of pliers, adjustable wrench and lock tite for this summer's three week trip.
Or, just carry what you are comfortable using on the side of the road or outside your tent/motel room.
If you are most comfortable with a cell phone, packing just got easier.
Always carry a flashlight.
Somewhere between the list above and a flashlight are the right amount of tools for you.
what i do is everytime i need to do some work on my bike, i break out the bike toolkit. if i can do the job with the included tools, great. if i can't, i take the tool out of my garage toolkit. if i think it is a job that i would be doing on the side of the road, i keep the tool in my bike kit and buy a new one for the garage. if i don't, then when i'm done, i put it back in the garage kit.
don't forget the 'expendables'. zip ties, extra bulbs, etc.
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