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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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i'm starting to put together a tool kit for ol justin (just in case) to keep in the saddleabgs and was wondering if any one had any suggestions.Its an '04 road king, so far i've got a siphon and thats about it dont realy know where to start. i've go every thing in the garage but dont know what i'll need when on the road.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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#1 Zip ties and electrical tape
#2 Gerber Multitool
#3 Brightly Colored Bandana (for wiping, signaling others, tying stuff down, to put all other tools in)
#4 flashlight & a Chem light( bikes love to break at night)
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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#1 Zip ties and electrical tape
#2 Gerber Multitool
#3 Brightly Colored Bandana (for wiping, signaling others, tying stuff down, to put all other tools in)
#4 flashlight & a Chem light( bikes love to break at night)
-Basic tools (don't forget the #27 Torx)
-Duct tape wrapped around a pencil
-Hose clamps
-Sunscreen and bug repellent wipes
-Spare glasses
And I'm sure I have forgotten a few things...
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Here is what I have in mine

1 10mm box wrench (Battery Terminals) Yes even HD uses metric
2 Torx bits27,25,40
3 3/8 ratchet with small 3" extension and 3/8 socket for the torx bits
4 multi driver handle (Screw Driver)with a couple of assorted phillips and strait head bits.
5 5" cresent wrench
6 multi tool
7Allan wrench set foldable
8 1/2 roll of electrical tape
9 tire pressure guage
10 3/8 drive socket (cant remember the size) to remove my mustang seat (solo set up)
11 6 9" ty wraps
12 small serated knife

I have this all in a8x8x3 foldable pouch.rechargableled flashlight/headlamp very usable
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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I bought the Windzone kit for HD's and love it. $50 off ebay.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CRAFT...spagenameZWDVW
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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I bought the Windzone kit for HD's and love it. $50 off ebay.
Yea I got the same kit,it pretty much has everything you need if you breakdown or for general repairs. I like it. The only thing I would add to it would be a small flashlight.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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+1 tire patch/CO2 and a credit card
 
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That Windzone kit looks like it has the right stuff in it.
How's the quality of the tools?

 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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Cell Phone, Credit Card, Extended Warranty Card, HOG Card, and Ride America Towing with Trip Protection...

Seriously, I carry one that Sears sells (Craftsman) http://www.hotbikeweb.com/tech/0505h.../photo_09.html

On sale for around 79.00 bucks if I remember right.

Also have the kit that came with the Ultra.
 
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