Tool kits
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11-17-2018, 10:51 PM
#2
11-18-2018, 05:24 PM
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11-18-2018, 05:30 PM
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#4
11-18-2018, 07:41 PM
the only tool kits i ever carried from the 1960's was plug wrench for the two cycles to take care of a carbon bridge.
i never carried any tools when riding my 4 cycles. the only thing i would do on the hd was sling a boy scout canteen of gasoline around the bars and 1 qt of oil. we would make 2,000 mile runs and mostly at 80mph and never was left on the road.
but hey, with today's machines, with all the bells and whistles, cell phone and credit card.
the only troublesome machine i had was an over-built honda 305, but my fault. i could get a good three runs and then the rings would shatter, so much hassle that i developed a way to do an in-frame top end. wasn't really for all out street machine, just a hopper.
i never carried any tools when riding my 4 cycles. the only thing i would do on the hd was sling a boy scout canteen of gasoline around the bars and 1 qt of oil. we would make 2,000 mile runs and mostly at 80mph and never was left on the road.
but hey, with today's machines, with all the bells and whistles, cell phone and credit card.
the only troublesome machine i had was an over-built honda 305, but my fault. i could get a good three runs and then the rings would shatter, so much hassle that i developed a way to do an in-frame top end. wasn't really for all out street machine, just a hopper.
#5
11-18-2018, 11:41 PM
Hey Man your looks like the comercial setups. Looks like I will be building my own. Yours doesn't look like a windshield or forkbag setup, so do your carry it in your saddle bags?
Not a fan of fork bag anyway, seems like would be easy for rain intrusion. Look out, thanks for the links, that is what I wanted to see.
Not a fan of fork bag anyway, seems like would be easy for rain intrusion. Look out, thanks for the links, that is what I wanted to see.
#6
11-19-2018, 07:07 AM
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^^^^ When I used a tool bag on the chopper I wrapped the tools in a shop rag so they wouldn't rattle. Now on the Heritage I just drop the zipper case in the left saddle bag. Mine is just made up from double items I already had in the tool chests and I can't even remember where the case came from. Judging by some of the premade sets out there I saved over $100 and have better quality tools by doing it myself.
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11-19-2018, 09:55 AM
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11-20-2018, 02:58 PM
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Tool kit
I carry a lot of tools along with a number of spare parts for my 1985 FXRS. Been down 285,000 mi of roads with this bike ( so far...). In that many miles you learn about what can fail. Up to you how much you want to take on, on the side of the road.
One thing I’d recommend regardless of how many tools you carry is to carry a good quality small flashlight. I also recommend tossing a shop rag in there somewhere.
One thing I’d recommend regardless of how many tools you carry is to carry a good quality small flashlight. I also recommend tossing a shop rag in there somewhere.
#9
11-20-2018, 05:04 PM
#10
11-20-2018, 05:30 PM
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There is absolutely no reason to carry tools beyond your skill set.
Everyone will be different.
Me-
When I am working on my bike the tools I use, get painted a bright color.
When I pack for a long trip I grab those. It is less of a hassle to pick and choose.
I carry enough stuff to bust it dwn past the inner primary.
The cheater bar is attached to the right side dwn tube.
The other 20 lbs of iron fits in one saddle bag.
The one gallon of extra gas goes in the other side..
Everyone will be different.
Me-
When I am working on my bike the tools I use, get painted a bright color.
When I pack for a long trip I grab those. It is less of a hassle to pick and choose.
I carry enough stuff to bust it dwn past the inner primary.
The cheater bar is attached to the right side dwn tube.
The other 20 lbs of iron fits in one saddle bag.
The one gallon of extra gas goes in the other side..