What would you put in a small travel tool kit? I would like to put one together and would like some ideas as far as what wrenches etc. you would pack.

Thanks.

 

Sorry, I don't mean to sound like a wise *** but this question has been answered here hundereds of times. While I know the search function on this site leaves a lot to be desired, if you click on the Search button at the top of the page and type in TOOL KIT, you will find a number of threads on the subject, I just checked it. It takes a bit of time to retype a list of tools every month or so every time the question gets asked.

 

Thanks cHarley I guess I didn't think of that, you are certainly a much wiser *** then me.

 

The easy way to go about it. Go online and look at what other retailers are offereing and make a list. Gather what you got and put it in the saddlebag, what you ain't got go to the store and pick up.

Badda bing, badda boom, got a repair kit.

 

Thanks pearlsporty, I did hit the search button and found a pic of a homemade tool set that would work nice and fit in the fork bag! I have most of what is needed here and only need to purchase a few things. Thanks also cHarley!!

 

Check your Harley dealership or Harley catalog for the tools in their kit and then go to your neighborhoodhardwarestore and buy the individual pieces. It will be alot cheaper. Also, if you're talking about a kit just to keep in the bike you might consider buying cheap tools for that kit because it's not likely (hopefully) that you will have occasion to use them often.

 

I keep everything either in my jacket or fork bag and it should be all you'll need....Debit/Credit card, money, smokes/lighter, registration/insurance cards, cellphone, and a box-o-condoms.....[8D] You should never need a tool kit cause you can get the tools to fix/replace the part when you go to get the new part....There's never a post of what spare parts are you carrying, so how you going to fix what's broke....Trust me, 8 years on this sporty, and never needed tools yet!

 

One thing I didn't seelisted in tool kits is a spare headlight bulb.In your local auto parts store, 10 bucks.In your tool kit In the middle of nowhereafter dark, priceless.

 

This thread gives my repair history, six years, 100k miles.
https://www.hdforums.com/m_2535127/tm.htm

I do have saddle bags and a rack on the back, yet space is limited. I only carry tools that will fit in a childs lunchbox. I don't carry fluids, bulbs or more fuses that are not the spares in the fuse box. A quick look thru my history post and you will see that I have gone thru as many speedo sensors as I have headlight bulbs (a total of two each). I don't consider parts that last three years items that need to be carried as spares.

I used to carry a first aid kit. Due to lack of use it is replaced by the tool box. Most tools are Craftsman. There is always a Sears nearby for replacing a damaged tool. Most of the tools in the kit have been used at least once.

The tools:

The toolbox is held closed by a 18" long 1/2" widenylon strap. This could be used to tie stuff as needed. I also keep two 12" x 1/2" straps rolled up in the toolbox. No rubber bands, string or zip ties. I will add some zip ties as I find them since soo many electric wires run along the frame.

I have two spare air cleaner cover "bolts". The only hardware that has rattled off.

Rags. A couple of terry cloth squares and a couple of old T-shirt sleeves.

Electrical inspection light. Simple led test light to determine if a wire is "hot". Wraped in a sleeve to prevent damage.

6" machinists scale. Good enough for measuring the swingarm studs forrear wheel alignment.

Tiny (glasses size) screw driver.

Small "vise grip" pliers.

Small wire strippers.

Small 2AA cell flashlight.

External / Internal retaining ring pliers w/changable tips.

3/8" socket driver.

6" 3/8 drive extension.

5/16 stuby screwdriver.

13 pc. Ball End Hex Key set (english).

5/8" spark plug socket (3/8 drive)

3/8 to 1/4 drive reducer.

1/4 drive T27socket.

7/32 flat blade 3/8 drive socketscrewdriver.

3/8flat blade 3/8 drive socket screwdriver.

#1 philips3/8 drive socket screwdriver.

#2 philips 3/8 drive socket screwdriver.

#4 philips3/8 drive socket screwdriver.

7/8" 6 point socket.

15/16" deep6 point socket. (rear axle)

15/16" stubby combination wrench. (rear axle)

5/8" combination wrench.

7/16" combination wrench.

10mm combination wrench. (12 point is requried for a brake pad change)

1/4 x 5/16 box end wrench. (12 point is requried for a brake pad change)

3/8 x 7/16 box end wrench.

1/2 x 9/16 box end wrench.

1/4 x 5/16 open end wrench.

3/8 x 7/16 open end wrench.

1/2 x 9/16 open end wrench.

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HD make a great little mini-tool kit

All I could say is missing is maybe a shifter and some long-nose pliers...

HD Part Number: 94819-02

It rolls up nicely and is super-light, it is handy as and in the last 3 weeks I have rarely been short of a tool whilst doing a full customisation from bars to ***.
It is light enought to go into a backpack and not get heavy whilst riding, could possibly also benefit from some tiny allen keys.