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I carry the basic tools. With that Harley vibration you never know when something will come lose. The best investment is the Harley Roadside assistance. I've used it twice and I had no problems with the service.
I have one saddlebag dedicated to tools of all sorts...
I even have a little 12 volt compressor that plugs into my cigarette lighter... I have used it several times when we were on a ride and someone had a low tire... and once for a flat... aired it up and made it to the dealer...
My daughter rides a Honda 750 Shadow so I have a empty bottle of water and a siphon kit to exchange gas...
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