Tools
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From: anacoco, la
i have a tool kit that i keep in my saddlebag in a 14 pocket tool roll that i got from harbor freight, which then fits in a canvas bag along with some odds and ends.
what i do is anytime i have to do maintenance on the bike, i use the bike's tool kit. if i can't do it with those tools, i think of whether or not this is something that i'd likely be doing while on a road trip. if the answer is yes, then i buy the tool and add it to the kit. if the answer is no, then i just grab what i need out of the toolbox and finish the job.
what i do is anytime i have to do maintenance on the bike, i use the bike's tool kit. if i can't do it with those tools, i think of whether or not this is something that i'd likely be doing while on a road trip. if the answer is yes, then i buy the tool and add it to the kit. if the answer is no, then i just grab what i need out of the toolbox and finish the job.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Middle of Kansas
Like skratch,I only pack the tools that would be needed for a job I would be willing to do on the side of the road.
I have a roll bag that has all of the tools I would need for that.They are SnapOn but they aren't the same ones listed in the kit.I can't believe they didn't include a 1/4" driver handle for those bits!
It would be nice to have ALL of my tools!
I guess I could put a draw bar on my SnapOn Classic 96 roll cab,strap a bike jack on it,THEN I could tackle any problem ;-)
I have a roll bag that has all of the tools I would need for that.They are SnapOn but they aren't the same ones listed in the kit.I can't believe they didn't include a 1/4" driver handle for those bits!
It would be nice to have ALL of my tools!
I guess I could put a draw bar on my SnapOn Classic 96 roll cab,strap a bike jack on it,THEN I could tackle any problem ;-)
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Wisconsin, USA
When my Granddad passed, he left me all of his tools. Between all of his and the ones that I already had, I have 3 or 7 of just about everything I could need.
I average about 20k per year on my Shovel, so I carry a pretty extensive set.
I have them split into two bags.
Bag 1: Small pouch, about 8"x4"x1". In the saddle bag.
6" long 3/16 allen (seat bolt)
6in1 screwdriver
1/2 9/16 open end wrench
6" Cresent
Slip joint pliers
needle nose
dykes
Allen set
zip ties
flashlight
tire pressure gauge
rag
pocket knife (always have one on me, but still have one in the bag too)
small tube of blue LocTite
larger bag (an old leather shaving kit) (under the seat)
3/8 Socket and combo wrench
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
Ratchet, 3" and 6" extensions
Broad blade flat head screwdriver
thin blade flat head
6" #2Phillips, stubby #2 Phillips
torx set and vice grips
zip ties, electrical tape, pill bottle of grease, 14ga wire, set of plugs and a gap tool
My year group of bike has a horrible throw out bearing set up, and they fail fairly regularly, so I carry a throw out bearing, thrust washers and even fingers in the bag too.
I average about 20k per year on my Shovel, so I carry a pretty extensive set.
I have them split into two bags.
Bag 1: Small pouch, about 8"x4"x1". In the saddle bag.
6" long 3/16 allen (seat bolt)
6in1 screwdriver
1/2 9/16 open end wrench
6" Cresent
Slip joint pliers
needle nose
dykes
Allen set
zip ties
flashlight
tire pressure gauge
rag
pocket knife (always have one on me, but still have one in the bag too)
small tube of blue LocTite
larger bag (an old leather shaving kit) (under the seat)
3/8 Socket and combo wrench
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
Ratchet, 3" and 6" extensions
Broad blade flat head screwdriver
thin blade flat head
6" #2Phillips, stubby #2 Phillips
torx set and vice grips
zip ties, electrical tape, pill bottle of grease, 14ga wire, set of plugs and a gap tool
My year group of bike has a horrible throw out bearing set up, and they fail fairly regularly, so I carry a throw out bearing, thrust washers and even fingers in the bag too.
Mine is similar. I bought a 3 pack of bank deposit bags at Staples, and write contents with a paint pen. I used to keep my tools in Glad bags, but they rip. You can buy your own quality tools like Vise Grip and Crescent that are better than most kits. Not Snap On but they are too expensive for me.
Last edited by Ron750; May 1, 2011 at 04:53 AM. Reason: added
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Lake Jem FL (pop 35)
80% of my tools are Craftsman tho.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: S.E. NC
what i do is anytime i have to do maintenance on the bike, i use the bike's tool kit. if i can't do it with those tools, i think of whether or not this is something that i'd likely be doing while on a road trip. if the answer is yes, then i buy the tool and add it to the kit. if the answer is no, then i just grab what i need out of the toolbox and finish the job.[/QUOTE]
Damn, why didn't I think of that. I carry and assortment of tools that should do what I might need on the road but never thought of that.
Damn, why didn't I think of that. I carry and assortment of tools that should do what I might need on the road but never thought of that.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 862
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From: Henderson, Nevada
I made my own set from maintaining and repairing my bikes. I bought spares of what I was using and that's what I carry. If I had no idea what to purchase, I'd get the Snap On kit for sure. You'll never regret the purchase.
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