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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 06:39 AM
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Hi I have a 2012 FXDC and wanted to make up a tool kit to carry around with me. Does anyone have a list of tools I should carry in case of trouble?
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 11:43 AM
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Cell phone, that's it...
 
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 11:52 AM
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Small allen wrench set
4in1 screwdriver
Two small adj. wrenches.
Tie wraps
Wire cutters -small
Spare fuses
Spark plug socket and small ratchet handle
Two spare spark plugs

I keep a small jump starter,tire plugs and small air compressor in my back pack.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 02:12 PM
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Cell phone, that's it...
...and a VISA card.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 02:37 PM
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Wideglide's list reads pretty much as the contents for my own small kit! Having been caught out in France on a Sunday when nothing was open with a puncture an absolute must for me are as mentioned above a plug kit and inflator. Am well aware of the properties of Ride-On Puncture Prevention but it is something I have not used as yet!
 
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 09:56 PM
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humph!?! didn't know harleys ever broke down. but then again, i ride gravity (never fails) and a dumb butt ignition.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2017 | 09:57 PM
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Timely question, I am putting a simple kit together myself. I can tell you this based on my trip a few weekends ago, get a few thick zip ties or bailing wire - especially if you run the stock shifter linkage.

Other than that I have:
T27 torx driver
6" adjustable wrench and 8" knipex pliers wrench
Assortment of Allens
Multitool

Thinking of adding a nice Wera multibit tool to simplify some of the above...just researching which one covers my needs best..
 

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Pickup a CruzTool toolkit, or a Windzone toolkit, or make/build one yourself.

http://www.cruztools.com/downloads/contentsmc.pdf
 
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