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Jun 28, 2010 | 07:04 PM

#11

Gliden

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Joined: Jun 2009

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From: NJ

You know I never got that "tool kit".....they swipped it. I never knew the bike came with one....I learned that from you guys...

Jun 28, 2010 | 07:27 PM

#12

HDUltraRider

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From: New York

Lets see, Pair OF chaps, extra set of gloves, tool Kit, Rain Gear, clean rags, and other assorted goodies.

Jun 28, 2010 | 07:36 PM

#13

Clint55

Road Warrior

Joined: Nov 2008

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From: The Great Northwest

Plus Rain Gear!

Jun 28, 2010 | 07:54 PM

#14

V2Evo96

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From: Victoria, Australia

the above posters have covered you well. Don't forget a method of pumping up your tyre after using the plug kit. Some take a small air compressor gutted of all unnnecessary junk down to just the air comp/hose combo and the 12v power lead.

Others use CO2 cartridges with an applicator but if you go that route you should carry enough cartridges to filll twice just in case.
Sorry I can't advise accurately as to how many you would need to carry as I carry a small 12v air comp, but I would think 5 cartridges at a mimimum would be appropriate. Maybe another poster can add a recommended quantity.

Another handy tool is a 10mm combination wrench for the battery post screwbolts. They will take a phillips head but if they are too tight and you hog out the screwdriver slots, the small 10mm spanner will get you out of trouble.

Oh yeah-- the rain gear for sure! ;->>

Jun 29, 2010 | 12:14 AM

#15

Enforcer419

Cruiser

Joined: Apr 2010

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From: NW Ohio

Rain gear (x2 wifes and mine), chaps (x2), microfiber towels, tool kit, gloves, clear glasses for night time riding. That's just every day. There is a bunch more if I/we are going on a trip.

Jun 29, 2010 | 12:27 AM

#16

Serge A. Storms

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Joined: May 2010

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From: Macomb County MI

+1 on everything mentioned. I always have some water and trail mix of some sort as well.

Jun 29, 2010 | 12:41 AM

#17

ucommbxny

Road Master

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 957

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From: New York / Texas

first aid kit, basic tools, tire plug kit, mini air compressor, rain gear, extra clothes, gloves, road flares, fuses, flash light, road atlas, jiffy stand disk, reflective vest.