On board Tool Kit
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Parts Unkown
you can always try to plan ahead and have a ready made kit bought out of a store. but when it comes down to it, you wont have that one tool you always need. over time you will find what you need and what you dont need. trial and error. but a basic tool kit should start with your basic maint items. allen wrenches, hex wrenches sockets. flat tip phillips screwdrivers, fuses, elec tape. pliers, crescent wrench, zip ties. thread lock, flashlight, dielectric grease, knife, scribe, spare spark plugs, plug gapper, razor blades, heat shrink. etc.
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Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Hudson Valley- NY
+1 on the Windzone kit, it is a basic Chinese tools but they're decent quality and should last through normal use. You could put together a Craftsman equivalent, but not for the under $50.00 to your door of the Windzone kit off of E-bay.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: NH
Puncture kit and a small can of fix-a-flat for a simple and quick repair. I also have roadside assistance with my insurance through Progressive for about $6 per year. At least if I can't figure it out on the side of the road, I can at least get it towed home or to the shop.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Vermont
A couple of 12" or so cable ties. Very handy, don't take up much room, and can always be cut to length for an emergency repair. Cable ties: the new and improved baling wire.
Also put a number of wraps of duct tape around the shaft of a screwdriver. It's out of the way but always there if you need it.
Also put a number of wraps of duct tape around the shaft of a screwdriver. It's out of the way but always there if you need it.
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Island on the Pacific.
Would be great to have a "list" of exactly what one needs.
I can see from the photos of the WindZone kit what they have, but is this enough, taking into account the extras other members are suggesting. I am the kind of guy that wants to at least try to fix a problem before I beg for help.
30 years ago I was able to replace a lifter on a shovel head at the side of the road just outside of Houston, I did not have the lifter, but two Harley guys came by and guess what, they had an old lifter and it worked!! I road all the way to Florida and back to Canada on that repair. I remember I did not have a load of tools, but must have had enough! grin
I can see from the photos of the WindZone kit what they have, but is this enough, taking into account the extras other members are suggesting. I am the kind of guy that wants to at least try to fix a problem before I beg for help.
30 years ago I was able to replace a lifter on a shovel head at the side of the road just outside of Houston, I did not have the lifter, but two Harley guys came by and guess what, they had an old lifter and it worked!! I road all the way to Florida and back to Canada on that repair. I remember I did not have a load of tools, but must have had enough! grin
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Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Salem, Or.
From what I can see and have heard, I have all the above mentioned in extra tools and can put together a complete kit. I'll have to get a roll bag and throw it in the saddle bag.
How many of you carry an extra belt or a belt repair kit?
How many of you carry an extra belt or a belt repair kit?
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Island on the Pacific.
That's exactly what I was thinking, I have extra tools that "finally" can be put back to good use, grin, I do like that belt idea, my buddy just broke a belt leavin the local coffee shop, the bike only had 12,000miles on it.
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