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not to be smart but I carry a Hog membership and tow on my bike insurance in case I break down..
Thinking back in all my 49 yrs of riding I've only been broke down one back in 73 and on that one I needed towed..
Dropped a rear valve on my 14 month old 71 XLCH with 3900 miles..
on trips I take a Dog bone wrench, a 6-8-10 inch adjustables, Needlenose pliers, Screwdriver that has a bunch of bits in the handle, Set of allen wench's and Elc and Duct tape..
Picked up a STOCKTON-TOOL-COMPANY/Roadside-Tool-Kit from Cycle Gear on sale for $39.99 reg $79.99. Fits nice in the saddle bag and has already paid for itself 4x over on a few friends bikes and rider that was stuck on the side of the road.
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