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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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I want to assemble a tool roll and would like some opinions as to what to carry for an FLSTC. Don't want to carry my entire toolbox but just a few tools that make sense. Any suggestions based on experience ? I was thinking along the lines of:

Regular pliers
Needle nose pliers
Wire cutters
1 flat & 1 phillips screwdriver
Medium size vise grips
(2) 6" crescent wrenches
Folding torx wrench set
Folding allen wrench set (?)
Small bundle of wire tie-wraps
Roll of electric tape

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And make sure your wrench sets have what you need to get under the seat. Most of the folders don't have one big enough for the standard bolts.
 
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10mm wrench for the battery cable
 
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10mm wrench for the battery cable
 
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Flashlight with good batteries.....
 
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ok dont call me spanner but I missed the falsh light.....good call
 
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