Looking at getting a new toolkit for the bike to carry with me on long rides. There are several choices out there, and was wondering what kits you guys & gals carry? Did you buy an "All-in-one" like the Cruz / Wind Zone kits? Or did you build your own? If you did build your own, what are your MUST HAVES? Thanks!

 

I have one of the Wind Zone kits, but haven't had a need to use it on the road.

 

Went for the build your own. I have it in the bottom of my side bag. Some wrenches, allen wrenches, screwdrivers, zip ties, duct tape, some plugs, and small flashlight.

Never had to use it both there in case.

 

Harley makes a Softail toolkit. It's excellent Snap-On quality.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US

 

screwdriver with bits stored in handle, allen and star wrench foldout pack from autozone, vice grip, crescent wrench, 3/8-3/4 combo wrenches, elec tape, baling wire, zip ties, fuses, small roll electrical wire, ...probably forgot something. easily fits in a windshield type bag strapped to the downtubes. oh yeah...craftsman makes a really cool ratchet that adjusts with a thumscrew out to 3/4" or 13/16

 

None, just a triple a card

 

Oh yeah...for long trips I toss in a spark plug socket too and a couple of plugs (overkill, I know)

Has anyone had the (mis)fortune of using one of those roadside tire plug kits that inflates the tire with a CO2 cartridge? looks dang handy.

 

I am thinking of going the way of building my own. I love Snap-On tools, as I am a helicopter mechanic with a toolbox full of 'em... so, I might just make my own small Snap-On kit, that will fit in my saddle bag. Now, I just need to find a cool canvas roll-up or small canvas zippered bag.

 

DIY. I take a leatherman (means to remove the seat, swap a fuse, tighten a battery cable), couple of allen wrenches to tighten up a loose peg or something like that, zipties (just because you should always have zipties) and a flashlight. I figure if it takes more than that, I am probably not fixing it along the road anyway. All that stuff is in a little first aid kit I carry. I have wanted to carry fix a flat, but all of my bikes have had laced wheels and tubes so far.

 

I keep a CruzTools RoadTech H3 in a saddle bag, and my AMA and HOG cards in my wallet. If you can't fix it, hopefully you can get a tow. The tool kit is around $90. I think.