Which Softail tool kit & bag Setup?
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Which Softail tool kit & bag Setup?
Softailowners, what kind of tool kit do you carry on your ride and how do you carry it? I ride a 05 Deluxe andI’m looking into purchasing a fork mounted tool bag from Fox Creek Leather http://www.foxcreekleather.com/toolbags.phtml
andthen purchasingone of Windzone tool kits http://www.beza.biz/windzone/harley_davidson_tool_kits
to go in it. What do you use? Looking at all possible options.
andthen purchasingone of Windzone tool kits http://www.beza.biz/windzone/harley_davidson_tool_kits
to go in it. What do you use? Looking at all possible options.
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I have a chrome teardrop tool box on the left side of my bike. OK memory, kick in......I carry:
standard and metric fold-up allen wrenches
fold-up torx (not for long though, I am phasing out the torx screws on my bike)
stubby multiple bit screwdriver
small LED flashlight
tire gauge
two small crescent wrenches
night riding glasses
kickstand pad
I think that's it.
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standard and metric fold-up allen wrenches
fold-up torx (not for long though, I am phasing out the torx screws on my bike)
stubby multiple bit screwdriver
small LED flashlight
tire gauge
two small crescent wrenches
night riding glasses
kickstand pad
I think that's it.
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I have a '06 Deluxe with sissy bar and stock luggage rack. I have an Iron Horse leather sissy bar bag called the Laredo sittin' on the back. The braided edges match the stock seat, saddle bags, etc. I don't like the Iron Horse medallion though. I use a Cruztools roll up pouch with a tool set I put together. It fits perfectly in the Laredo with a ratcheting screwdriver w/bits, and a flashlight. I don't like fork bags, they don't hold enough, and my neighbor had one on his Heritage, hit a bad pothole, the bag was full of tools, hangin' down, and it put a nice deep crease in the fender. Just my thoughts. Ride safe. Jr.
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RE: Which Softail tool kit & bag Setup?
Cruz Tools as well... the outbacker folding thing. I also keep a knife, leatherman, mini mag light, tire pressure/tread depth gauge, zip ties, electical tape (cut the cardboard out), headlight bulb,and a couple thin rags. sits in the bottom of my saddle bags. Don't forget the people tools... mini first-aid kit, tylenol, immodium, tums, benadryl, visene, nodoze. It all fits in a sandwich bag (except the mag light which is a hair too long) with plenty of room to spare.
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You must have been in the military or Boy Scouts. You carry enough *#@t to address any situation. Some folks thought I was too paranoid carrying tools on a brand new bike. You never know, do you? The Army taught me to be prepared to get your butt out of a jam at any time. Jr.
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You are prepared to get jam out of your butt any time? I'm just guessing here, but I'd say that toolkit consists of a spoon and a rag!
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LiverPunisher, I have that EXACT combination on my Deuce, and I like it a lot. I have the bag not on the fork but rather on the downtubes, by the regulator. The tool kit is a snug fit, but it does fit. Those tools aren't Snap-Ons - if you used them everyday they probably wouldn't last all that long - but the kit is pretty comprehensive, and you'd be hard pressed to put together the same kit for the money they charge.
Haven't had to use mine yet, but I do feel better knowing I can deal with most road-side repairs with what I carry.
Just gotta remember to add a flat tire kit, now that I think of it....
Haven't had to use mine yet, but I do feel better knowing I can deal with most road-side repairs with what I carry.
Just gotta remember to add a flat tire kit, now that I think of it....
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