Tool bag for Road King?
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RE: Tool bag for Road King?
I prefer to use one of the bag guard bags to hold tools. On one side I have tools and a set of leather work gloves (for when the parts are HOT), and on the other side I can get a quart of oil and some sunscreen. I guess I think the RK doesn't look good with a fork-mounted tool bag.
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RE: Tool bag for Road King?
I would think having tools on the front of my Road King would catch the wind and could (in time) damage something. Plus, since you will not need your tools often, why would you want to keep them in front? Less weight and less chance of someone stealing them. I have a set, that I normally take on long trips. But, keep them in a saddlebag.
ORIGINAL: Jonpaul
I'm looking to put a tool bag on the front of my Road King, any suggestions?
I'm looking to put a tool bag on the front of my Road King, any suggestions?
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RE: Tool bag for Road King?
I believe I read in a string some time ago about someone who put a tool bag on the front of their RK and it dented in the front fender when the front end bottomed out on a particularly big bump. Something to think about...
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ORIGINAL: t_m34
I believe I read in a string some time ago about someone who put a tool bag on the front of their RK and it dented in the front fender when the front end bottomed out on a particularly big bump. Something to think about...
I believe I read in a string some time ago about someone who put a tool bag on the front of their RK and it dented in the front fender when the front end bottomed out on a particularly big bump. Something to think about...
Exactly the point I was going to bring up. I asked the owner about his bag and he mentioned the dent in his front fender.....he was still mad about it. I decided against it at the point.
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RE: Tool bag for Road King?
I was at Sears today and they had a clearance bin full of cheaper tools and accessories, etc. I found 3 nylon bags with zippered tops. They are about the size of a bank bag, but a bit less long. They have a soft, padded divider inside. I bought them. I then bought the Craftsman 155 piece tool set for only $99. I went home and loaded the the bags. One bag got the complete 3/8 and 1/4 inch SAE socket set, one got the 3/8 and 1/4 Metric socket set (for accessories), the last one got the ratchets, a nut driver set, a mini-mag light, SAE wrenches and some spare bike parts (plugs and headlight bulb). They lay flat at the bottom of my saddle bag and with a few pliers, miscellaneous tools and a torx set in an Exigent tool wrap, I am finally comfortable that I have what I need to do repairs along the side of the road.
Now, I understand most people won't carry that many tools with them, but I am packing for Sturgis. I will probably do 4500 miles in two weeks and I am a bit nervous to be out there without decent tools. Packing them this way, I am still able to fit what I used to carry in that bag (spare clothes, owners manual, tie downs, gloves, etc.) back in there.
I was quite proud of myself, and now I have a complete set of tools in my bike and all of my other tool sets are available for home use.
Now, I understand most people won't carry that many tools with them, but I am packing for Sturgis. I will probably do 4500 miles in two weeks and I am a bit nervous to be out there without decent tools. Packing them this way, I am still able to fit what I used to carry in that bag (spare clothes, owners manual, tie downs, gloves, etc.) back in there.
I was quite proud of myself, and now I have a complete set of tools in my bike and all of my other tool sets are available for home use.
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RE: Tool bag for Road King?
Wow! That's a lot of weight you're taking to Sturgis! Wouldn't it be easier to pay $20 a year and get the Road America roadside assistance? I carry only the basic tools that came with my RG. Anymore than that would be too much weight. One of the items I carry more now are those plastic tie-wraps. These came in very handy when a friend broke his shift linkage. Oh well, just my two cents.
ORIGINAL: JBBOOKS
I was at Sears today and they had a clearance bin full of cheaper tools and accessories, etc. I found 3 nylon bags with zippered tops. They are about the size of a bank bag, but a bit less long. They have a soft, padded divider inside. I bought them. I then bought the Craftsman 155 piece tool set for only $99. I went home and loaded the the bags. One bag got the complete 3/8 and 1/4 inch SAE socket set, one got the 3/8 and 1/4 Metric socket set (for accessories), the last one got the ratchets, a nut driver set, a mini-mag light, SAE wrenches and some spare bike parts (plugs and headlight bulb). They lay flat at the bottom of my saddle bag and with a few pliers, miscellaneous tools and a torx set in an Exigent tool wrap, I am finally comfortable that I have what I need to do repairs along the side of the road.
Now, I understand most people won't carry that many tools with them, but I am packing for Sturgis. I will probably do 4500 miles in two weeks and I am a bit nervous to be out there without decent tools. Packing them this way, I am still able to fit what I used to carry in that bag (spare clothes, owners manual, tie downs, gloves, etc.) back in there.
I was quite proud of myself, and now I have a complete set of tools in my bike and all of my other tool sets are available for home use.
I was at Sears today and they had a clearance bin full of cheaper tools and accessories, etc. I found 3 nylon bags with zippered tops. They are about the size of a bank bag, but a bit less long. They have a soft, padded divider inside. I bought them. I then bought the Craftsman 155 piece tool set for only $99. I went home and loaded the the bags. One bag got the complete 3/8 and 1/4 inch SAE socket set, one got the 3/8 and 1/4 Metric socket set (for accessories), the last one got the ratchets, a nut driver set, a mini-mag light, SAE wrenches and some spare bike parts (plugs and headlight bulb). They lay flat at the bottom of my saddle bag and with a few pliers, miscellaneous tools and a torx set in an Exigent tool wrap, I am finally comfortable that I have what I need to do repairs along the side of the road.
Now, I understand most people won't carry that many tools with them, but I am packing for Sturgis. I will probably do 4500 miles in two weeks and I am a bit nervous to be out there without decent tools. Packing them this way, I am still able to fit what I used to carry in that bag (spare clothes, owners manual, tie downs, gloves, etc.) back in there.
I was quite proud of myself, and now I have a complete set of tools in my bike and all of my other tool sets are available for home use.