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From: Meridianville, AL
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From: Spartan Country, Michigan
I have a KRA2406APJK I tow behind my bike on long trips. Wheel service necessary before each trip but it's worth it. pretty much have most my tool box in it, so I don't want for anything.
OK...blast away! sarcasim at it's finest! really I have these small bags that fit into the pockets/well in the bottom of the bags. I have some basics stuffed in there. 10mm, 3/8,7/16,1/2,9/16 wrenches, 25 and 27 torque, a small hex drive set with small wrench/handle, small vice grips and wire cutters, tie wraps, some electrical wire, electrical tape, fencer wire, tire plug kit with 6-8 cartridges. have not had to use any yet. knock on wood! I spend a Saturday going around the bike looking and fitting different tools on parts/components I thought I would need to do something on. Plus I had a list of what fit what from an old Sportster forum I compared. I have a nice little set that sits quietly in bottom of bags.
OK...blast away! sarcasim at it's finest! really I have these small bags that fit into the pockets/well in the bottom of the bags. I have some basics stuffed in there. 10mm, 3/8,7/16,1/2,9/16 wrenches, 25 and 27 torque, a small hex drive set with small wrench/handle, small vice grips and wire cutters, tie wraps, some electrical wire, electrical tape, fencer wire, tire plug kit with 6-8 cartridges. have not had to use any yet. knock on wood! I spend a Saturday going around the bike looking and fitting different tools on parts/components I thought I would need to do something on. Plus I had a list of what fit what from an old Sportster forum I compared. I have a nice little set that sits quietly in bottom of bags.
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: lancaster, pa
thought about bringing tools to match a particular job i might need done on the road like removing primary,tank,cpk sensor...ect. but still just a thought.
just the basic harley kit that came with the bike.
--> plus some items I realized in hind sight and now haunt me:
jim's third hand for adjusting belt
Some wire to hold my pipes on after i did a wheely and pipe severed almost in half,dangling 100 miles from home.
Correct aliens for pegs,crescent wrench too
bolt for compression releases, yep one blew out far from home.
my friend brought an electrical kit he made up and it saved use when the peculator at the campsite broke.
just the basic harley kit that came with the bike.
--> plus some items I realized in hind sight and now haunt me:
jim's third hand for adjusting belt
Some wire to hold my pipes on after i did a wheely and pipe severed almost in half,dangling 100 miles from home.
Correct aliens for pegs,crescent wrench too
bolt for compression releases, yep one blew out far from home.
my friend brought an electrical kit he made up and it saved use when the peculator at the campsite broke.
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Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 100
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From: Lawton, OK
I carry a slime compressor and a mushroom plug kit. I have used it on mine and several others while riding out in the middle of nowhere. I have a carhart tool roll that has most of what others have described here. Make sure you get an allen for a ratchet that is long enough to loosen and tighten the bolt on the front inside gear lever of the shifter shaft. They come loose often. Also, if you need to remove the front wheel for any reason you need a 10mm 12pt socket for the brake caliper. I disagree that you can't do much on the side of the road. We have loaded bikes in the back of a farmer's pickup and had parts overnighted to the hotel to fix it the next day. It saved a week of riding in a remote location. No shop within hundreds of miles.
I have a KRA2406APJK I tow behind my bike on long trips. Wheel service necessary before each trip but it's worth it. pretty much have most my tool box in it, so I don't want for anything.
OK...blast away! sarcasim at it's finest! really I have these small bags that fit into the pockets/well in the bottom of the bags. I have some basics stuffed in there. 10mm, 3/8,7/16,1/2,9/16 wrenches, 25 and 27 torque, a small hex drive set with small wrench/handle, small vice grips and wire cutters, tie wraps, some electrical wire, electrical tape, fencer wire, tire plug kit with 6-8 cartridges. have not had to use any yet. knock on wood! I spend a Saturday going around the bike looking and fitting different tools on parts/components I thought I would need to do something on. Plus I had a list of what fit what from an old Sportster forum I compared. I have a nice little set that sits quietly in bottom of bags.
OK...blast away! sarcasim at it's finest! really I have these small bags that fit into the pockets/well in the bottom of the bags. I have some basics stuffed in there. 10mm, 3/8,7/16,1/2,9/16 wrenches, 25 and 27 torque, a small hex drive set with small wrench/handle, small vice grips and wire cutters, tie wraps, some electrical wire, electrical tape, fencer wire, tire plug kit with 6-8 cartridges. have not had to use any yet. knock on wood! I spend a Saturday going around the bike looking and fitting different tools on parts/components I thought I would need to do something on. Plus I had a list of what fit what from an old Sportster forum I compared. I have a nice little set that sits quietly in bottom of bags.
.thought about bringing tools to match a particular job i might need done on the road like removing primary,tank,cpk sensor...ect. but still just a thought.
just the basic harley kit that came with the bike.
--> plus some items I realized in hind sight and now haunt me:
jim's third hand for adjusting belt
Some wire to hold my pipes on after i did a wheely and pipe severed almost in half,dangling 100 miles from home.
Correct aliens for pegs,crescent wrench too
bolt for compression releases, yep one blew out far from home.
my friend brought an electrical kit he made up and it saved use when the peculator at the campsite broke.
just the basic harley kit that came with the bike.
--> plus some items I realized in hind sight and now haunt me:
jim's third hand for adjusting belt
Some wire to hold my pipes on after i did a wheely and pipe severed almost in half,dangling 100 miles from home.
Correct aliens for pegs,crescent wrench too
bolt for compression releases, yep one blew out far from home.
my friend brought an electrical kit he made up and it saved use when the peculator at the campsite broke.
.Good suggestion.
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Joined: Jun 2012
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From: CT/FL
I'll second the windzone kits - this one or the next pricier one:
https://www.amazon.com/Windzone-EE-1...dp/B000GZRLJ2/
https://www.amazon.com/Wind-Zone-Win...dp/B000GZVIJG/
I used it to troubleshoot going into limp mode, got my headlight and handlebar clamp apart, if I had a new twist grip sensor I could have fixed it.
Once I was stymied by not having a screwdriver to remove the seat and jump the battery. It's a #3 Phillips, not the more common #2.
Don't forget to add a rag or two to wipe your hands off when you are all done!
https://www.amazon.com/Windzone-EE-1...dp/B000GZRLJ2/
https://www.amazon.com/Wind-Zone-Win...dp/B000GZVIJG/
I used it to troubleshoot going into limp mode, got my headlight and handlebar clamp apart, if I had a new twist grip sensor I could have fixed it.
Once I was stymied by not having a screwdriver to remove the seat and jump the battery. It's a #3 Phillips, not the more common #2.
Don't forget to add a rag or two to wipe your hands off when you are all done!
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Joined: Mar 2016
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From: ft worth, tx
Torx keys and allen keys
Pliers for pulling nails from tire
zip ties
tire repair kit
mini compressor.
IMPORTANT..... I have 2 nylon straps about 12" long that have loops on both ends in case I need to load on a flat bed or trailer. Those will save your paint. I don't rely on tow service to have proper interface with my bike for their tie downs.
Pliers for pulling nails from tire
zip ties
tire repair kit
mini compressor.
IMPORTANT..... I have 2 nylon straps about 12" long that have loops on both ends in case I need to load on a flat bed or trailer. Those will save your paint. I don't rely on tow service to have proper interface with my bike for their tie downs.
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Southeast Texas
Is this the one you're referring to - or one similar:
http://www.windzone.com/essential-tool-kit/[/QUOTE]
The one on the bottom of the pg.is it exactly.The Essenti.Still have it & use it often.
http://www.windzone.com/essential-tool-kit/[/QUOTE]
The one on the bottom of the pg.is it exactly.The Essenti.Still have it & use it often.
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Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Lawton, OK
I'll second the windzone kits - this one or the next pricier one:
https://www.amazon.com/Windzone-EE-1...dp/B000GZRLJ2/
https://www.amazon.com/Wind-Zone-Win...dp/B000GZVIJG/
I used it to troubleshoot going into limp mode, got my headlight and handlebar clamp apart, if I had a new twist grip sensor I could have fixed it.
Once I was stymied by not having a screwdriver to remove the seat and jump the battery. It's a #3 Phillips, not the more common #2.
Don't forget to add a rag or two to wipe your hands off when you are all done!
https://www.amazon.com/Windzone-EE-1...dp/B000GZRLJ2/
https://www.amazon.com/Wind-Zone-Win...dp/B000GZVIJG/
I used it to troubleshoot going into limp mode, got my headlight and handlebar clamp apart, if I had a new twist grip sensor I could have fixed it.
Once I was stymied by not having a screwdriver to remove the seat and jump the battery. It's a #3 Phillips, not the more common #2.
Don't forget to add a rag or two to wipe your hands off when you are all done!
As for rags and such, I have a small package of baby wipes, and a couple of clean rags and a chamois for those wonderful occasions when you get caught in some rain.Torx keys and allen keys
Pliers for pulling nails from tire
zip ties
tire repair kit
mini compressor.
IMPORTANT..... I have 2 nylon straps about 12" long that have loops on both ends in case I need to load on a flat bed or trailer. Those will save your paint. I don't rely on tow service to have proper interface with my bike for their tie downs.
Pliers for pulling nails from tire
zip ties
tire repair kit
mini compressor.
IMPORTANT..... I have 2 nylon straps about 12" long that have loops on both ends in case I need to load on a flat bed or trailer. Those will save your paint. I don't rely on tow service to have proper interface with my bike for their tie downs.