Tool Kit Essentials???
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 20,616
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From: anacoco, la
go back to your dealer, all the fairing bikes should come with a tool kit. sparse that it may be.... but it's an 89 dollar item, you paid for it, you should get it.
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 96
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From: Dixon, Ca
The most important item in my tool kit is an airline bottle of Jack Daniels. Cause if and when my bike does not do what I want it to this will calm me down enough to be able to fix it with out killing someone.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 417
Likes: 6
From: Fargo ND
I have a snap on kit for HD, small 12v compressor w/ light, tire plugs, zip ties, anything more than that I have a cell phone and a trailer at home. I've been with a friend when his battery took a dump and the hog roadside assistance didn't do anything for him (3 pm on a sunday). Had to rig up a lawn mower battery in his saddlebag.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,038
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From: Florida
Hi Gang,
Just picked up my '09 Ultra. This is my first HD and I'm very excited about it. One of my first tasks is to put together a travel tool kit.
I'd welcome any information, suggestions or "must have" items for the kit. I'm also thinking of buying the small Stop and Go 12 volt air compressor. Is anyone using this? Is it a decent unit?
Thanks for any input you can offer.
Cheers, Mark
Just picked up my '09 Ultra. This is my first HD and I'm very excited about it. One of my first tasks is to put together a travel tool kit.
I'd welcome any information, suggestions or "must have" items for the kit. I'm also thinking of buying the small Stop and Go 12 volt air compressor. Is anyone using this? Is it a decent unit?
Thanks for any input you can offer.
Cheers, Mark
8-in-1 screwdriver
Spare spark plugs and plug wires
Paper funnel
Small can of multi-purpose spray lubricant
Motorcycle jumper cables
Spare turn-signal and brake-light bulbs
Tire gauge
cleaning supplies
Softcloth
Locking pliers
Needlenose pliers
Sidecutters
Clutch cable or clutch saver
Thread locking adhesive (such as Loctite)
Various nuts, bolts, washers, cotter pins
Torx and allen wrenches
Closed/open-end wrenches
Basic socket set with one drive
Rags
Last edited by harleyeglideman; Mar 25, 2010 at 09:21 PM.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,313
Likes: 1
From: Wagoner, Oklahoma
When I bought my bike I was told, back when Harley's needed a tool kit you did not get one. Now you really don't need a tool kit and you get one. That was from the guy at the stealer. I have not had to use the tool kit on my bike but did on a friend of mine.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 6,095
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From: clearwater, fl
actually came across a makeup bag. its heavy denim with a zipper its about 8" long 4-5" wide 6"in deep. i carry anything i can fit in it. torx bits, flashlight. digital tire guage, ZIP TIES is a must. all sizes of wrenches. a small screw driver with one of those extra bits in the top. cant remember the size but a 10 or 12 point 1/4 socket for the brakes. volt gauge, tire plug repair kit. have a small compressor but need to find a smaller one. oh allen wrenches to. probably missed a few items but thats a start
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,236
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From: lancaster, pa
tool kit that came with the bike,specific allen renches(2) for hwy pegs,1 adj. rench not in the HD kit.
there is extra slots on fuse box were u can add some spares if not there already.
there is extra slots on fuse box were u can add some spares if not there already.
