2017 limited missing CB and tool kit
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From: OH
2017 limited missing CB and tool kit
Picked up my 2017 limited today and was surprised to find no CB or tool kit. Will cost $700 to get back to what has been standard equipment on my last 3 Limiteds. Wonder how they expect us to communicate going forward? Found the new lower idle speed to be too low.
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From: So Texas
CB is certainly a dying technology. Last couple local haul companies that I have worked for didn't use CB radios. I still keep my hopped up cobra cranked up! Never had one on a bike but I do use one of those newer Bluetooth wireless setups in my helmet that allows communication with other bikes but it certainly doesn't have the range of a good CB. The toolkit seems odd to not be there though...
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A tool kit is like a spare tire, nice to know it is there but hope you never need it. I used mine to change a headlight bulb on a trip and adjust a binding throttle twist grip after the bike fell over. For guys who never get their hands dirty, it is a spare part.
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Sounds like a dealership salesperson's wet dream.
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The included tool kits I've seen look nearly useless anyway.
I put together a fairly extensive kit out of extras I had around the garage. I've never used it on my bike but several friends and a couple of strangers have benefited from me having it.
I put together a fairly extensive kit out of extras I had around the garage. I've never used it on my bike but several friends and a couple of strangers have benefited from me having it.
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In 26 years I have not used a tool kit on the road. Nor have I used the CB on any of my bikes, don't use the intercom system either.
That said, I would buy a small tool kit for road trips including a small tire pump and tire plugger. Then hope it's never needed.
The "tool kit" that came with my 14 Limited is not much of a tool kit. Not coming with a bike is no loss in my opinion.
That said, I would buy a small tool kit for road trips including a small tire pump and tire plugger. Then hope it's never needed.
The "tool kit" that came with my 14 Limited is not much of a tool kit. Not coming with a bike is no loss in my opinion.
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Neither would matter to me though. The tool "kits" have always been nearly useless. And the CB on my bike has never been used. I much prefer the wireless headsets and some of them can reach out a couple of miles. More than enough for group riding with less interference and BS and more privacy.