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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 09:29 AM
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Hi,

Getting a 2010 RG soon. Wondering what essential tools I should have on the bike, besides what it comes with?

Thannks,
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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Shock pump, tie wraps, tape, vise grips, Hell you can actually go too far...
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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+1 on what's already been said. I carry to much!
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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If and when you sort that out - post it! I've been having that debate with myself as I'm unimpressed with the H-D tool kit that comes with the Limited.

On the other hand, one can haul around a bunch of unnecessary weight in tools! I'm also unimpressed with the tool kits H-D tries to sell at an outrageous price at "stealerships".

I'm using the "spit and bailing wire" approach for now! Old School.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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I probably fall into the too much catagory but I carry the following in addition to the factory tool kit.

Cruz tools H3 toolkit.
Cruz tools mini socket toolkit.
Slime compressor and tire repair kit.
extra wire ties.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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Too much here.

- The factory kit

- The Snap-On kit

- A tire patch kit

- A Slime compressor

- Zip ties

- Electrical tape
 
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